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(6.1.4) Whatarethedifferenttypesofworkschedulesavailableto civilianemployees?

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Basic
Compressed
Flex
Overtime

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(6.1.4) Whatarethedifferenttypesofleaveavailableforcivilian employees?

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Annual
Sick
Admin

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(6.1.4) Whatarethedifferenttypesofcivilianincentiveawards?

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Monetary
Time-off
DoN Honorary Awards

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(6.1.4) Whataretheformsofemployeediscipline?

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Conduct (CFR 752)- promote the efficiency of govt service

Performance (CFR 432.1 and 432-02)- related to performance only

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(6.1.4) Whatarethetypesofciviliandisciplinaryactions?

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Preliminary Warnings or Informal Corrective Actions
Formal Disciplinary Actions
Adverse Actions

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(6.1.4) What is the basic type of work schedule?

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40 hrs/week for no more than 6 consecutive days
30 min lunch
~8.5 hrs work/day

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(6.1.4) What is the compressed type of work schedule?

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80 hrs/week in <10 days:
5 - 4/9: 80 hrs/9 work days
OR
4-10: 10 hrs/day for 4 days/week

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(6.1.4) What is the flex type of work schedule?

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Core hours (09-11, 13-15) 
and 
Flex hours (before/after)
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(6.1.4) What is the overtime type of work schedule?

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> 80 hrs/week

Request in advance

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(6.1.4) When is annual leave entitled?

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Always entitled unless specific business reason
Max = 240 hrs/yr + use/lose
Has to be approved

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(6.1.4) When is sick leave entitled?

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If employee is sick or if employee has to care for an immediate family member who is sick
Earn 4 hrs/pay period

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(6.1.4) When is admin leave entitled?

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Non-discretionary: military, court leave (e.g. jury duty, re place of work case), organ donation, funeral/pallbearer leave
Discretionary: bad weather, short closing, public interest activities

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(6.1.5) What is a collective bargaining unit?

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Agroupofemployeeswhoarerepresentedbyalaborunionintheir dealingswithagencymanagement.Theemployees mayormaynotpayunion dues. Uniformedmilitarypersonnelarenotconsideredtobeemployeesand CANNOTbepartofacollectivebargainingunit.

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(6.1.5) What is official time?

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Theuseofpaid,on‐the-clocktimeusedbyunionrepresentativesforthe conductofrepresentationalactivities

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(6.1.5) ULPs are violations of what act?

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Civil Service Act of 1978

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(6.1.5) What are stages of labor relations?

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Organizing
Negotiation
Mediation
Impasse
Grievance Process
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(6.1.5) When do formal discussions occur?

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TheUnion“shallbegiventheopportunitytoberepresentedatanyformaldiscussionbetweenoneormorerepresentativesoftheagencyandoneormoreemployees…ortheirrepresentativesconcerninganygrievances oranypersonnelpolicyorpracticeorothergeneralconditionofemployment”

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(6.1.5) What are management’s rights?

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  • Tomakepersonneldecisionstoselect,layoff,assign,discipline,etc.
  • Todeterminethemissionandorganizationoftheagency,andtoassignwork,etc.
  • Todirecttheworkforceinaccomplishingthemissionoftheagency
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(6.1.5) Who is the FLRA?

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Theadministrativebodygivenprimaryauthorityovermostaspectsofthefederallabor‐managementrelationsprogram.
Determines:
•appropriatebargainingunits
•finaldecisionsonnegotiabilitydisputes •finaldecisionsonunfairlaborpracticecomplaints
•mayreviewarbitrationdecisions

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(6.1.5) Who is the OGC?

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ThepartoftheFLRAthatinvestigatesandprosecutesunfairlaborpracticecharges.

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(6.1.5) Who is the ALJ?

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AnofficialoftheFLRAwhoconductsunfairlaborpracticecomplainthearings andrendersrecommendeddecisions

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(5.2.2) Whatarethe5objectivesoftheEDQP?

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Professional education
Firm understanding of 5 ED cores competencies
Opportunity for senior EDs to observe/instruct EDs before 1440 desig
Common professional experience
Encourage career field certification for acq corps/community

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(5.2.2) What are the 5 milestones of the EDQP?

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Acceptance
Postgrad Education
Basic Course Grad
Qual Tour
Certification
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(5.2.2) What is the EDQP Hierarchy?

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  • DesignatorAdvisor: COMNAVSEA
  • TechnicalAdvisoryBoard(TAB): AllEDFlags
  • EngineeringDutyQualificationBoard(EDQB): Seniorcommunityrepresentation
  • EDOSchool: Oversight&administration
  • CertifyingOfficer
  • CounselingOfficer
  • Candidate(you)
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(5.2.2) What are the 10 responsibilities of an EDQP candidate?

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  1. SatisfyallrequirementsforentranceintotheEDCommunity
  2. TechnicalMaster’sDegreeleadingtoanapprovedsubspecialtycode
  3. SatisfactorilyCompleteEDOBasicCourse
  4. Completecommand‐specificcertificationprogramincludingLean/Quality training&3‐day(minimum)CIVPERScourse
  5. CompleteProcessImprovementPaper
  6. PursueDAWIAcertificationasdefinedincommand‐specificprogram
  7. Performsatisfactorilyduringqualificationtour
  8. SatisfactorilycompleteOralExaminationwithin2years
  9. Initiateextensionrequestswhencircumstanceswarrant
  10. SubmitfeedbackregardingEDCourseandEDQPprocesstoCO,EDOSchool
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(6.1.3) Whatarethethreetheoriesofdiscrimination?

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Disparate Treatment
Adverse Impact
Denial of Reasonable Accommodation

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(6.1.3) What are the 3 phases of Federal sector discrimination complaint process?

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Informal
Formal
Appellate

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(6.1.3) Whatarethetypes of sexual harassment?

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Quid pro quo

Hostile work environment

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(6.1.3) Whataremanagement’sresponsibilitieswhennotifiedofdiscrimination complaints?

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  • Contact EEO office
  • Respond to the complaint in a timely manner
  • Notify complaining party of findings
  • Take appropriate action
  • Set the tone, lead by example
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(6.1.3) Doesmanagementgettodeterminepotentialcompensatorydamages?

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No- that is done by the administrative judge (AJ) and paid for by UIC.

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(3.1.5) Whoprimarilycoordinatesbudgetsubmissionprocessandexecution managementforGFcommands?

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Echelon II BSOs

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(3.1.5) Is NSWCPanamaCity GF or NWCF?

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NWCF

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(3.1.5) Is PortsmouthNavalShipyard GF or NWCF?

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GF

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(3.1.5) Amissionfundedorganizationisfinanciallysuccessfulif…

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budget is such that allocated funds are adequate to execute mission but not excessive; work gets done w/in allocated funds

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(3.1.5) In an NWCF command, the customer pays for…

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all costs (indirect and direct)

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(3.1.5) ANWCFcommandisfinanciallysuccessfulif…

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set pricing such that revenues and expenses break even over time; zero balance

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(3.1.5) Whatarethecomponentsofthestabilizedlaborrate?

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SLR = Direct Labor + All Indirect Expenses + AOR Recoup

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(3.1.5) Whattypeoffundingdocumentisappropriateif OMNfunds are to be used over two fiscal years?

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Project order in order to extend into following FY

39
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(3.4.3) Which organization is the type commander for cyber?

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Navy Information Forces

40
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(3.4.3) Which organization is the Navy’s component commander to US Cyber command?

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Fleet Cyber Command

41
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(3.4.3) What process does DoD use to “bake in” cybersecurity in acquisition programs?

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Risk Management Framework (RMF)

42
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(3.4.3) When is the Cybersecurity strategy implemented in the lifecycle and how often is it updated?

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The Cybersecurity strategy annex to the Program Protection Plan is a statutory requirement starting at M/S A and updated at each M/S thereafter

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(3.4.3) How is cybersecurity implemented in the Acquisition Process?

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Cybersecurity is a subset of the Program Protection Plan

44
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(3.1.5) What is the Stabalized Labor Rate (SLR) and when is it negotiated?

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The rate paid by customers for work done by a NWCF activity. It is set one year before budget execution.

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(3.1.5) What is a funding document in the context of field activity financial management?

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A vehicle for the transfer of funds from one activity to another in exchange for services.

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(3.1.5) What are the two major kinds of funding documents used and their major stipulations?

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Work Request: Work must be completed before expiration of funds cited
Project Order: Funds remain available after expiration, but there can be no increase in scope.

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(3.1.5) What are the minimum requirements for inclusion into the NWCF?

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Identified output of products and services
Buyer-seller relationship
More than one customer
Customers paying for output are identified
Accounting system to collecting costs

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(3.1.5) What are the analogies for Mission Funded vs NWCF activities and give and example of each

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Mission: Checking account, Maintenance activities
NWCF: Line of Credit, SYSCOM activities

49
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(3.3.7) What are the three major environmental regulations that were discussed?

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Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

50
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(3.3.7) What is the major function of the CCA?

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Protect the air by reducing or eliminating air pollutants through regulation

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(3.3.7) What is the major function of the CWA?

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Control water pollution via the National Pollutant Elimination System permit program for point sources and navigable waters.

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(3.3.7) What is the major function of RCRA?

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Cradle to grave control of hazardous waste.

53
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(3.3.7) what is the DoD 5000 requirement for environmental compliance for acquisition programs?

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prevent, mitigate, remediate environmental damage
address environmental issues early in development
evaluate alternatives to reduce environmental impact

54
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(4.1.4) What are the purposes and advantages of using an AIT?

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– When the technical and/or specific nature of the work requires an AIT
– To obtain substantial government financial savings
– To accomplish installations in a short timeframe
– Substantial “lessons learned” can be obtained from re‐using the same team
– To accomplish on large number of ships in short period of time

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(4.1.4) Who performs AIT installations?

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Military
Civilian
Contractor
or combination of all three

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(4.1.4) What is the role of the RMMCO?

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– Regional Maintenance Center‐aligned Fleet‐chartered organization which
serves as the primary point of entry for all waterfront related alteration and
maintenance activities.
– Serves as the “gate keeping” office for AIT check‐in and checkout; may be
referred to as the “Gate Keeper”
– Ensures that AIT is in compliance with required parts of the NAVSEA Tech Spec
9090‐310
– Ensures the Fleet receives the required logistics deliverables for self-sufficiency
(ex. Technical Manuals, Update drawings, Parts Lists)

57
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(4.1.4) What document is used during planning to promote discussion between stakeholders?

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Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA)

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(4.1.4) What is the job of AIT?

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AIT is a self-sufficient team organized to rapidly and efficiently install alterations that have been developed and approved IAW Fleet Modernization Program (FMP)/Navy Modernization Program (NMP) procedures

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(4.1.4) Why do we use AIT?

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– When the technical and/or specific nature of the work requires an AIT
– To obtain substantial government financial savings
– To accomplish installations in a short timeframe
– Substantial “lessons learned” can be obtained from re‐using the same team
– To accomplish on large number of ships in short period of time

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(4.1.4) What are the functions of the “gate keeper”

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  • Primary point of entry for all waterfront related alteration and maintenance activities.
  • AIT check-in and checkout
  • Ensures compliance with required parts of the NAVSEA Tech Spec 9090-310.
  • Ensures the Fleet receives the required logistics deliverables for self-sufficiency.
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(4.1.4) what is the process for integrating AIT into the work environment?

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MOA

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(3.7.2) What are the 5Ms of manufacturing?

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  • Material
  • Machinery
  • Method
  • Manpower
  • Measurement
63
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(3.7.2) What are the three methods of controlling manufacturing cost?

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  • Process proofing
  • Variable analysis
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
64
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(3.7.2) What are the two problem solving techniques?

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  • 5 Whys

- Multi-voting

65
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(3.7.2) What is the DoD policy on quality systems.

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Current DoD guidance allows contractors to define and use their preferred quality management system as long as it meets program objectives.

66
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(6.1.2) What is the FLSA?

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  • OVERTIME
  • does away with child labor, equal pay for equal work, minimum wage
  • non-exempt: covered employees receive overtime pay
  • exempt: not covered employees not automatically entitled to overtime
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(6.1.2) What is a PD, JD, and GLD w addendum?

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PD- statement of duties/responsibilities compromising the work assigned to civilians
JD- same as PD except for WG employees
GLD w addendum- PD w more specifics: statement of duty, pay plan, and whether they require a physical

68
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(6.1.2) What are the methods used for filling civilian vacancies?

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Merit Competition
Special Programs
Mando Placement
Outsourcing
Temp options
69
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(6.1.2) What are the civilian pay plans?

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WG
GS
DEMO
SSTM
SES
70
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(6.1.2) What are other forms of civilian pay besides the basic pay plans?

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Special salary
Environmental pay
Federal Employee Comparability Act
Locality Pay

71
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(3.5.8) What are the life cycle phases of a facility?

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Planning
Design
Construction
Sustainment
Disposal
72
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(3.5.8) What are the specific considerations for facilities?

A 
Funding
Equipment installation
Public-Private Venture
BRAC
Civil works projects
73
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(3.7.1) What can be done to design for producibility?

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Design parts for fabrication
Multi-function parts
Minimize fabrication requirements
Use standardized components
Modular approach
Minimize total parts
74
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(3.5.8) When must MILCON dollars be requested?

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All design/construction >$750k

Must not increment to avoid

75
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(3.7.1) What percent of total life cycle costs does production and deployment take?

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13-25%

76
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(3.7.1) What percent of total life cycle costs are determined by what milestones?

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A: 70%
B: 80%
C: 90%

77
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(3.7.1) What are the 9 elements of an industrial process and which can be easily influenced by a PM?

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Influenced: Design, Materials, Costs/Funding, Process capabilities, QA, Manufacturing plan
Not Influenced: Technology/Industrial base, Personnel, Facilities

78
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(3.7.1) What can be done to design for producability?

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Design parts for fabrication
Multi-function parts
Minimize fabrication requirements
Use standardized components

79
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(3.7.3) What are the 3 industry-recognized best practices?

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Theory of Constraints
Six Sigma
LEAN

80
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(3.7.3) What are the 5 principles of LEAN thinking?

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Value
Value System
Flow 
Pull
Perfection
81
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(3.7.3) What is the definition of LEAN?

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Continuous improvement system focused on removing waste from a value stream

82
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(3.7.3) What are the 4 tools used in Rapid Improvement Events?

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One piece flow
5S
Pull
Standard work

83
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(3.7.3) What are the types of waste?

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Transporting
Inventory
Over-processing
Over-production
Motion
Waiting
Defects
Under utilization of employees
84
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(3.7.3) What is Takt time?

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Available production time divided by rate of customer demand

85
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(3.7.3) What is visual control?

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Placement in plain view of all tools, parts, production activities and indicators

86
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(3.7.3) What is Poka Yoke?

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mistake-proof

87
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(3.7.3) What is Kanaban

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visible record or signal used to control flow

88
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(3.7.1) What are the trade-offs in the manufacturing process?

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Life cycle costs
Producibility
Technical performance

89
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(6.1.2) What are methods used for reducing civilian staffing?

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ReductioninForce(RIF)-MustgetpermissiontoconductaRIF 

SeparationIncentiveProgram(SIP)-NospecialpoolofmoneyforSIP 

VoluntaryEarlyRetirementAuthority(VERA)-NospecialpoolofmoneyforVERA; LikeSIP,VERApaidforthroughvacancy

Furlough- Onlymission-criticaldesignatedemployeesworkduringafurlough

90
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(3.7.3) What is LEAN NOT?

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LEANisnot: 
–Cleanup/housekeepingprogram 
–Aninventoryreductionprogram 
–Resourcemanagementprogram 
–Personnelreductioninitiative 
–Processtoimprovetechnicalperformance
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(3.7.3) What are the 5S’s?

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–Seiri‐Sortandscrap 
–Seiton–Straighten(organizeandlabelforeasyuse) 
–Seiso‐Scruborshine 
–Seiketsu–Systemize(conductdaily) 
–Shitsuke–Sustain(formahabit)
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(6.1.3) What are the 10 bases for discrimination?

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  1. Race/Color
  2. NationalOrigin
  3. Sex‐based(Gender,GenderIdentity,SexualOrientation)
  4. Religion
  5. Age(over40)
  6. Disability(PhysicalorMental)
  7. Retaliation(akaReprisal)
  8. Equalpayandcompensation
  9. Pregnancy
  10. GeneticInformation
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(6.1.3) What is the definition of hostile work environment?

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Harassmentsufficientlysevereorpervasivetoaltertheconditionsofthe recipient’semployment.
Thiscreates:
•Anabusiveworkingenvironment
•Detractsfromtheemployee’sperformance
•Discouragesemployeefromremainingonthejob
•Discouragesemployeestocompeteforpromotions

Determinationofsuchanenvironmentisbasedonassessmentofthe frequencyofconduct,severity(physicaland/orverbal),andwhetherit unreasonablyinterferedwithworkperformance.

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(6.1.3) How should a supervisor respond to a report of sexual harassment?

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BeSMART:
–SeparateandInvestigate
–MaintainConfidentiality
–Affordtheemployeetherighttoseekrelief
–RetaliationmustNOToccur
–Takeappropriateactionbasedonthecircumstances

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