MINUTES OF THE IAG COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

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• Publication Date: January 23, 1976
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UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Office of the Executive Director
Interagency Advisory Group
1900 E Street, fd.W.
Washington, D.C. 20415
Minutes of the IAG Committee on
Development and Training
January 23, 1976
The meeting was chaired by James R. Beck, Jr., Director, Bureau of
Training. Mr. Beck recognized and welcomed two newly appointed
training directors: Mr. Victor Rock, Jr., Farm Credit Administration
and Mr. Chuck Nardiello, Defense Supply Agency.
Mr. Beck mentioned several key training vacancies where active recruit-
ment was under way, i.e.:
- Director, Federal Law Enforcement, G5~17/18
- Director, Federal Executive Institute, GS~18
- Director of Training, Internal Revenue Service, GS-16
I n addition, Mr. Beck announced that Ms. Helene Markoff has been appointed
Assistant Director for Executive Development and Training, Energy Research
and Development Administration.
Mr. Beck stated that the House Appropriations Committee caas involved in
two studies related to training:
- Survey of "Long--Term, Graduate-Level Training sponsored by
the Department of Defense for its Civilian Employees"
- Survey of "Executive Development in the Federal Service"
M r. Beck indicated that he would keep the IAG Committee informed of
the studies as information became available to him.
Mr. Beck announced that he has been appointed by the Chairman of the
CSC to serve as chairman of Federal Personnel Administration Career
Board for a two-year term.
Mr. Robert Lovegren, Department of Interior, Chairman of Clearinghouse
Standing Committee reported that:
- The Training Facilities Directory was at the printers and
would be distributed in the near future
-- The Directory of Training Offices was in the final stages
of preparation and would be distributed in the near future
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-- The Clearinghouse Committee with the assistance of a student
intern from the University of Maryland was exploring the
feasibility of a newsletter for training specialists in
the Washington, D.C. area
The Steering Committee discussed the suggestion from TAG
members that the membership of the IAG Committee on Develop
ment and Training be reviewed for possible expansion. The
Steering Committee concluded that the problem appeared to
be one of communications and that there should be no expan-
sion of IAG membership. However, communication can be improved
by the Training Directors bringing staff members to the meeting,
if appropriate, and having staff participate in the Standing
Committee activities. The Clearinghouse Standing Committee
is also considering other means to improve communications
within the training community.
Mr. Thomas Hatheway, Department of the Army, Chairman of the Research
Standing Committee reported on his committee's review of the Spectrum
Management Career Program. The Committee's report was transmitted to
Mr. Beck for appropriate action by the Bureau of Training.
Mr. Jahn Kizler, Department of Agriculture, Chairman of the Research
Committee asked for additional agency volunteers for a Research Committee
Task Group dealing with productivity in training.
Mr. Nathaniel Smith, Department of Treasury, Chairman of the Common Problems
Standing Committee reported that:
- A permanent training record form had been developed by his
committee and it has been referred to the Bureau of Training
for review
- The Executive Development Sub-Committee is planning a series
of mini-conferences for the Spring and an interest questionnaire
has been sent to training officers for their suggestions for
conference topics.
Tn addition, Don Rehm, Veterans Administration, reported that the sub-
committee reviewing the issu~-s on travel and per diem allowance for training
programs planned to have specific recommendations for the full committee
at the next meeting.
M r. Beck introduced Mr. Elwood A. Platt, Director, Interagency Auditor
Training Center, Department of Commerce. Mr. Platt presented a brief
overview of the Center indicating:
The Center was, established in 1969 as a reimbursable inter-
agency training center
- In 1969, it conducted 18 sessions for 407 participants
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- In 1976, it conducted 80 sessions for 2150 participants
- The Center's curriculum consists of 30 different courses
for auditors at the GS~5 through GS~16 grade levels.
Participants also include State and local auditors.
- The Center's staff consists of the Director and nine staff
members with its training facilities located in Bethesda, Md.
Mr. Beck introduced Mr. Michael Martinez, Assistant Administrator for
Procurement, Personnel and Training, Office of Management and Budget
who discussed the draft proposal for the establishment, sponsorship,
and operation of the Federal Procurement Institute The draft proposal
has been sent for comment to the Heads of Executive Departments and other
establishments. Mr. Martinez highlighted the draft proposal which is
published in the Federal Register (Vol. 41 - No. 3, January 6, 1976,
pages 1137-1140). Agencies have been requested to comment on the proposal
by February 6, 1976.
Mr. Chester Wright, Director, Office of Policy, Plans, .and Systems, Bureau
of Training, CSC, reported on the status of several research efforts by
the Bureau of Training:
- The Bureau has completed a short term study designed to
identify the needs of the Federal Training Community for
specific services and products that should be provided by
the Bureau of Training. The results of this st~xdy will be
used in the Bureau of Training's future planning efforts
- The Bureau has completed a training needs determination
survey in the area of Program Evaluation. The results will
be published in June, 1976
- The Bureau has initiated a study to review the requirement
for 80 hours of training for supervisors
- Value Model I'I is being field tested and additional test
sites are needed
- The Bureau will be .publishing a paper on the performance
analysis process - its use and application
Mr. Beck commented on the relationship between the IAG Committee on
Executive Manpower and the IAG Committee on Development and Training.
He indicated that the Bureau of Executive Manpower is represented on
the Development and Training Committee and the Bureau of Training is
represented on the Executive Manpower Committee. Both committees are
concerned that they do not duplicate each others efforts, that they
are supportive of the total training and executive development efforts,
and that information is shared between the two committees. The committees
are not in competition with each othex, taut have been esaablished to s:ee
that important things get done Mr. Beck indicated that fie would keep
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this committee informed of future activities of the IAG Committee on
Executive Manpower.
Mr. Beck reported on the training efforts by the Civil Service Commission
concerning the new "Factor Evaluation System."
The Civil Service Commission is developing a variety of Training Packages
to be used by agencies.
The initial training effort will be to train CSC trainees and Agency
staffs who will be involved in the initial trial efforts of the new system.
The full implementation of the Evaluation System is scheduled over five
years. All agencies will be involved in the training efforts and training
directors will be kept informed of new developments.
Reactions, comments and suggestions concerning the Optional Form 170,
Request, Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training should
be directed to Mr. Walt O'Brien, Bureau of Training, IDS 101-7647 or
632-7647.
Next meeting will be held on Friday, March 19, 1976.
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