Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 12315.2
3 NOV 1986
AMPLIFICATION OF DEFINITIONS OF SUPERVISOR AND MANAGER
1.
GENERAL. For purposes of this Instruction, "supervisory position" and "managerial
position" have the meaning given them by the OPM Supervisory Grade Evaluation Guide,
or the Job Grading Standard for Supervisors. For information purposes, the definitions
themselves are reprinted below. However, since identification of such positions is a
classification matter, addressees are cautioned to consult with their servicing civilian
personnel office or to refer to the complete discussion of the use of these terms before
making coverage determinations in questionable cases.
2.
SUPERVISORY POSITIONS.
a.
"Supervisory positions" are those in which incumbents perform supervisory duties and
responsibilities with respect to three or more employees (exclusive of "support
employees") to the extent that the positions are titled "supervisory" for classification
purposes under the Supervisory Grade Evaluation Guide or, if under the wage system,
the Job Grading Standard for Supervisors. Supervisors perform a range of
responsibilites such as:
(1)
Assign, direct, and review the work of subordinate employees;
(2)
Plan and carry out the training and development of employees;
(3)
Evaluate employees' work performance;
(4)
Recommend selections, promotions, status changes, awards, disciplinary actions,
and separation;
(5)
Plan, schedule, and coordinate work operations;
(6)
Solve problems related to the work supervised;
(7)
Determine material, equipment, and facilities needed;
(8)
Explain and gain the support of employees for management policies and goals
(for example, cost reduction and safety);
(9)
Work to achieve the objectives of Government-wide personnel programs and
policies (e.g., labor-management relations and equal employment opportunity);
and
(10) Deal effectively with employees and union representatives on employee
suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other matters involved in the day-to-
day administration of labor management agreements, sometimes including
labor-management contract negotiations.
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