COMDTINST 12351.2B
(c)
Newly established competitive areas and changes to competitive areas must be
published prior to issuing RIF notices.
c. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Approval Required for Competitive Area Changes
Made within 90 Days of a RIF.
(1)
When changes in existing competitive areas are made or new areas are established less
than 90 days prior to the effective date of a RIF, prior approval of OPM is required.
Requests must be forwarded in writing from the head of the command via CGPC-cpm
to Commandant (G-WPC). Upon review, Commandant (G-WPC) will forward
accepted requests to the Departmental Director of Human Resource Management for
submission to OPM.
(2)
The request should be submitted as early as possible and should include:
(a)
Identification of the proposed competitive area including the organizational
segment, geographic location, and limits of the commuting area.
(b)
A description of how the proposed area differs from the one previously approved
for the same unit and geographic area.
(c)
An organizational chart showing the relationship between the organizational
components within the competitive area and other components in the commuting
area.
(d)
The number of competing employees in the proposed competitive area.
(e)
A description of the operation, work function, staff, and personnel
administration of the proposed area, and, where appropriate, a description of
how the area is distinguished from others in these respects.
(f)
A discussion of the circumstances which led to the proposed changes less than
90 days before a reduction in force.
(3)
In cases where OPM approval for a new or modified competitive area is still pending,
the RIF may not be effected until the approval is obtained or the required 90-day
waiting period has been met.
THOMAS F. FISHER
Director of Personnel Management
Acting
Encl:
(1)
Coast Guard Commuting Areas
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