What is the purpose of this Transmittal? This document transmits revised Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 2 (Reassignments) of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? There are no major changes to this Section. The format has been updated and a new reference to a Department of Transportation Order that outlines the procedures for processing reasonable accommodation requests has been added.

What is the purpose of this Transmittal? This document revises Part 1, Chapter 8 (Hours of Work), Section 1 (General) and Section 2 (Alternative Work Schedules) of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? These PMM sections provide updated general policies on hours of work, and an expansion of the Flexible Work Schedule program in the Federal Highway Administration.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 2, Chapter 1, FHWA Training Systems, of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual.

What are the changes? Part 2, Chapter 2, Career Development Programs, has been deleted. Information from Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 has been combined.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 2 (Student Educational Employment Program) of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual.

What are the changes? This directive cancels FHWA Personnel Management Manual Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 1, Summer Employment Program and Section 2, Student Educational Employment Program, dated June 28, 1996. Information from Section 1 and Section 2 has been combined. This chapter has been revised to update the information regarding the Student Educational Employment Program in accordance with OPM regulations. The Student Educational Employment Program replaces the old Federal Student Employment Program by consolidating four programs: Cooperative Education Program; Junior Fellowship Program; Stay-in-School Program; and the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Program. Changes also include definitions and questions associated with the Student Employment Program.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises the previous Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 7 (Volunteer Service) of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the changes? This section has been changed to Section 6 due to elimination of one section from this chapter. This section the information regarding the Volunteer Service in accordance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations. The Internet links were added to the reference section. There were changes made to some of the management and office titles. Changes also include definitions and questions associated with the Volunteer Service.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 4 (Affirmative Action Program for the Hiring, Placement, and Advancement of Persons with Disabilities) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 3 (Assignment and Utilization of Employees, Detail of Employees), of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the changes? This PMM section has been revised to reflect changes in Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), dated June 28, 1996. The format has been updated and revised to reflect these changes.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 1, Section 1 (Personnel Actions) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1 Chapter 11, (Disciplinary Actions, Adverse Actions, Grievances and Appeals) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 3 Section 6 (Reduction-in-Force) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual.

What are the major changes? This section has been revised to update the information regarding references and definitions and presents the information in plain language. 

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 3 (Part-Time Employment) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM) of the FHWA Personnel Management Manual.

What are the changes? This section has been revised to update information regarding the Part-Time Employment Program in accordance with Office of Personnel Management regulations. The Internet links have been added to the references paragraph. Additions have been made to the table of contents, and to the definitions and references paragraphs. New paragraphs have also been added regarding "Objectives and Advantages," "Impact on Personnel Ceilings," and "Other Personnel Policies Affected by the Part-Time Employment Program." Minor changes have been made throughout the section. This section number has been changed to section 2 due to the elimination of one section from this chapter.

What is the purpose of this Transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 5 (Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This section has been revised to update the information regarding the Disabled Veterans Affirmative Action Program in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations. This section number has been changed to Section 4 due to elimination of one section from this chapter.

What is the purpose of this Transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 4, Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignments, of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM), dated June 28, 1996.

What are the major changes? This chapter has been revised to update information regarding the IPA Assignments in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations. Internet links have been established where appropriate. Minor changes were made throughout the section.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 1, Section 2 (Maintenance of Personnel Records) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This section updates the information regarding the maintenance of personnel records in accordance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) regulations. Several Internet links were added to the reference section, and some of the management and office titles have been updated.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 5 (Reemployment Rights, Return Rights, and Special Selection Consideration Programs) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 6, Section 4 (Relocation, Recruitment Bonuses and Retention Allowances) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This section has been revised to update the information regarding the Relocation, Recruitment Bonuses and Retention Allowances.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 7 (Technical Career Tracks Program) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This section has been revised to reflect FHWA management's decision to change the focus of the Technical Career Tracks Program from a promotion-in-place oriented program to that of a technical career development program.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 6, Section 3 (Authorizing Travel Expenses for Preemployment Interviews; Travel and Transportation to First Post of Duty) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? No major changes have been made to this section. This section has been revised to update the titles of those who may authorize travel expenses for preemployment interviews and travel and transportation to the first post of duty. In addition, the section presents the information in plain language.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 5, Section 1 (Within-Grade Salary Increases (General Schedule and Wage-System)) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? No major changes have been made to this section. This section has been revised to update the titles of managers who may be involved in the Within-Grade Salary Increase process, and it includes minor updates to the information for Within-Grade Salary Increases (General Schedule and Federal Wage System).

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 4 (Personnel Suitability/Security Program) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This chapter has been revised to update the information in the existing chapter regarding the need for background investigations for FHWA employees. This update also adds information concerning the need for background investigations of FHWA's contractors.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 6, Section 1 (Determining Rate of Basic Pay) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This PMM section has been revised to clarify the criteria used in making highest previous rate determinations, and it removes the previous guidance on Senior Executive Service (SES) pay determinations. Final regulations establishing a performance-based pay system for the SES were effective on December 6, 2004. This section will be further updated to reflect those new regulations in the future.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 7, Leave of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This chapter has been revised to update the information regarding leave, different leave types, authorities, approvals, and procedures within the FHWA.

What is the purpose of this transmittal?  This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 2, Section 6 (Probationary Period for Newly Appointed Managers and Supervisors) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the changes?  This PMM section has been revised to add information on the steps FHWA managers should take during the probationary period to ensure the success of new supervisors and managers.  The revised section adds information on how service is credited toward completion of the probationary period.  These changes also provide support for strengthening the performance culture within the FHWA.  In addition, this section has been changed to Section 5 due to the earlier elimination of one section of this chapter.   

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 5, Section 2 (Performance Management System) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the changes? This PMM section has been revised to conform to the results-oriented performance culture within the FHWA, and to show more clearly the alignment of the FHWA policy guidance with the new Department of Transportation (DOT) Departmental Personnel Manual (DPM) 430 (Performance Management). The basic policy guidance in this section remains unchanged, but the section has been revised to better explain how the FHWA’s existing supervisory performance objectives and standards cover the new mandatory supervisory elements and standards in DPM 430. The section also simplifies the discussion of the performance improvement plan process and the opportunity period.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 10 (Retirement, Insurance, and Income Protection) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This chapter has been revised to update the information in the two existing sections regarding On-the-Job Injury Compensation (now Workers’ Compensation) and Death Compensation. Also, four sections, i.e., Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), that were included in the PMM prior to its reissuance in 1996 have been reinstated in Chapter 10, and three new sections, i.e., Federal Long Term Care Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Wellness Programs, have been added to this chapter.

What is the purpose of this transmittal?This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 6, Section 2 (Overtime, Compensatory Time, and Premium Pay) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM) dated June 28, 1996. This section sets forth the rules and procedures governing the use and reporting of overtime, compensatory time, and other premium pay provisions for employees of the FHWA.

What are the major changes?The basic policy guidance in this section remains unchanged, but the section has been revised to reflect changes in two areas. First, a short section has been added on compensatory time off for travel. The Office of Personnel Management issued interim regulations that allow employees to earn compensatory time off for time spent in a travel status away from the employee's official duty station when such time is not otherwise compensable. Second, the section on reporting requirements regarding overtime pay and compensatory time has been revised. Under the revised section, each office has direct access to overtime reports in the Federal Personnel Payroll System’s (FPPS) DataMart and the Consolidated Automated System for Time and Labor Entry (CASTLE).

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 9, Sections 1-4 (Awards and Employee Recognition) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the major changes? This chapter has been revised to update the information in the existing sections regarding employee recognition programs within FHWA. This includes changes to some of the management officials' titles and office titles, definitions, and questions associated with the Awards and Recognition Program. The previous Section 2 has been deleted. The information previously contained in Section 2 has been incorporated into Section 1. A new Section 2, Employee Suggestion Program, has been added.

What is the purpose of this transmittal? This transmittal revises Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 1 (Merit Promotion Plan) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Personnel Management Manual (PMM).

What are the changes? This section has been revised to reflect changes in the merit promotion program as a result of implementing an automated staffing system (the Department of Transportation Careers In Motion program) and the conversion of the Technical Career Tracks promotion program to that of a technical career development program. In addition, the section presents the information in plain language.