Introduction to Supervision and Management in the Water Resources Division March 15-19, 1999 Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 09:57:57 -0700 From: Gloria Armstrong Reply-To: "Gloria J Armstrong, Training Technician, Denver, CO" Organization: U. S. Geological Survey To: "TR - Training Personnel", TR2@ntc1serv.cr.usgs.gov, TR3@ntc1serv.cr.usgs.gov, "Mary E Daniel, Hydrologist, Denver, CO" , "Jeffrey T Armbruster, Asst. Reg. Hydr.-NAWQA, Norcross, GA" , "Robert D Hudson, Admin Off, Norcross, GA" , "Phillip E Greeson, Asst. Reg. Hyd/Operations, Norcross, GA" , "J. Michael Bieszad, Denver, CO" , "Josephine A Dack, Denver, CO" , "Norman E Schmidt Jr., Chief, Br. of Human Res. Mgmt., Reston, VA" , "Ivan C James II, Asst. Reg. Hydrologist-NAWQA, Denver, CO" , "Nancy E Driver, Supervisory Hydrologist, Denver, CO" CC: cc-edoc@ntc1serv.cr.usgs.gov, e2@ntc1serv.cr.usgs.gov, "Gloria J Armstrong, Training Technician, Denver, CO" Subject: TRAINING M1161TC Introduction to Supervision and Management in the Water Resources Division March 15-19, 1999 414 January 13, 1999 USGS National Training Center REPLY REQUESTED BY FEBRUARY 12, 1999 WATER RESOURCES DIVISION EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 99.22 Subject: Introduction to Supervision and Management in the Water Resources Division M1161TC March 15-19, 1999 ANNOUNCEMENT The subject employee development opportunity will be offered at the U.S. Geological Survey, National Training Center (NTC), Denver, Colorado. An outline for the program is attached. DESCRIPTION This course is designed to provide an overview of technical and administrative procedures, responsibilities, functions, and activities that supervisors and managers may encounter in the day-to-day operation of the WRD. ATTENDEES Individuals (professional, technical, or support) who have been newly selected for supervisory or managerial positions and those identified by their supervisor as having supervisory/managerial potential. Class limit is 25. NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND TRAINING COSTS NOTE: The "travel equalization charge" for the Water Resources Division (WRD) participants has been abolished. All students are now responsible for their own travel costs and living expenses. WRD DISTRICT OFFICES - Nominations should be submitted to the respective Regional Human Resource Management (HRM) Specialist on the attached application form by FEBRUARY 12, 1999. Your cost for the program is $287. WRD HEADQUARTERS OFFICES (including HQ offices located outside Reston), ALL OTHER USGS OFFICES (BRD, GD, NMD, and OPS), and RECOGNIZED AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE GOVERNMENTS - Training forms should be submitted to Gloria Armstrong, NTC, MS 414, Denver, CO 80225 or (gjarmstr) by FEBRUARY 12, 1999. Your cost for the program is $287. FEDERAL, STATE, or LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS WITH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT OR AN MOA/MOU WITH A WRD OFFICE - Requests for training should be submitted directly to the office with which you have the Cooperative Agreement or MOA/MOU. That office will submit your request to the Regional HRM Specialist or Gloria Armstrong as appropriate by FEBRUARY 12, 1999. Your cost for the program is $287. OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS OR OTHER AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT OR MOA/ MOU WITH A WRD OFFICE - Contact Gloria Armstrong, NTC, MS 414, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-4932 ext 229 or (gjarmstr@usgs.gov) by FEBRUARY 12, 1999 for an application form. The NTC does not maintain lists, records, or any other information on current Cooperative Agreements or MOA/MOUs. Please check with your local WRD office for assistance if you beleive that one exists. Your cost for the program is $537. FOREIGN NATIONALS - Request for training should be submitted to the Chief, International Water Resources Branch (IWRB), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 420, Reston, VA 20192. The Chief, IWRB will submit your nomination to Gloria Armstrong, NTC, MS 414, Denver, CO 80225 or (gjarmstr) by FEBRUARY 12, 1999. Your cost for the program will be determined by the Chief, IWRB on a case-by-case basis. The Regional HRM Specialists should prioritize their nominations and forward them to the NTC by FEBRUARY 15, 1999. All candidates will be notified by their HRM specialists or the NTC of their selection or non-selection for the program. CANCELLATION PROCEDURES If a selected candidate cancels out of a program within 20 calendar days of the start date and a replacement is not identified, his or her office will be charged a fee of $162 (USGS-NTC Policy-1.005, Rev.2, December 2, 1996). This cancellation fee ensures the recovery of any expenses incurred by the NTC including instructor/contractor costs, books and materials, etc. It is the responsibility of the selected candidate's office to find a replacement. If you are unable to find a replacement, contact the NTC as soon as possible to see if there is a waiting list. You will be charged the cancellation fee if a replacement cannot be found. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Information on housing, local transportation, etc., will be mailed directly to participants by the NTC. The authorized per diem rate is $103. This is less than the per diem rate listed in the Federal Travel Regulations for the Denver area because of the reduced lodging cost that has been negotiated. All participants are expected to remain at the NTC and in the program until the instructor or coordinator dismisses participants at the end of the last day. This program begins on Monday, March 15th at 8:00 am and ends on Friday, March 19th at 12:00 p.m. Russel E. Smith Jr., Chief USGS National Training Center Attachment WRD Distribution: TR INTRODUCTION TO SUPERVISION IN THE WATER RESOURCES DIVISION March 15-19, 1999 USGS National Training Center Lakewood, Colorado AGENDA MONDAY 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Overview of the USGS and the WRD Phil Greeson Organizational philosophies and direction Jeff Armbruster MONDAY 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Management in the 21st Century Jeff Armbruster TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Project Management/Report Planning Nancy Driver TUESDAY 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Administrative and financial procedures Bob Hudson WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Administrative and financial procedures Bob Hudson (continued) WEDNESDAY 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Employee Relations Mike Bieszad THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Performance Improvement Mike Bieszad THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classification & Staffing Joann Dack FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Special Topics Skip Schmidt FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Life in the Real World Jeff Armbruster Ivan James Nancy Driver INSTRUCTORS Jeff Armbruster Bob Hudson Phil Gresson Mike Bieszad Joann Dack Skip Schmidt Ivan James Nancy Driver DATE MEMORANDUM TO: Regional Hydrologist, Region or Chief, National Training Center FROM: SUBJECT: TRAINING--Application to Attend Training Course COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER DATE OFFERED APPLICANT'S NAME TITLE AND GRADE PRESENT DUTY STATION DESCRIBE APPLICANT'S NEED FOR TRAINING (IMMEDIATE, LONG TERM) APPLICANT HAS SATISFIED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY AS INDICATED BELOW: YEAR COURSE EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITE TRAINING COURSE WAS TAKEN OR * KNOWLEDGE OBTAINED *ENTER YEAR(S) AND DESCRIBE KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE: (USE REVERSE SIDE IF NEEDED) APPLICANT WOULD DRIVE AS CARPOOL DRIVER yes no FFS# Account # CERTIFICATION APPLICANT DISTRICT OR STATE OFFICE CHIEF, DISTRICT OR STATE OFFICE TRAINING OFFICER, OR SUPERVISOR (Revised 10/16/95)