5. sue Management Streamlining ‘What will be done for the existing branch chiefs who are not selected for one of the Assistant Director positions? How will their prior stature and scope of responsibilities within the Commission be recognized so as to distinguish them from the SK-14 senior line lawyers? ‘They will retain pay and grade, with a new title of Senior Investigations Counsel. They will have the opportunity to become a unit member or to work on cases outside the unit. Any discussion about moving to a new altemative pay structure? ‘We're looking at a number of alternatives that allow for promotions independent of the management career path, We will be discussing those alternatives with the union and HR. ‘What about the SK-17s who are Deputy Assistant Directors while also serving as Branch Chiefs? ‘They will maintain pay and grade, They will be transferred into a non- supervisory, SK-17 with a new title similar to the SK-15 positions. How many branch ¢ become "promoted™ fs there were in the Division and how many of them could ‘under the restructuring? ‘There are approximately 117 Branch Chiefs. There will be approximately 46 additional AD slots open to all eligible attorneys. The allocation is: ARO (2); BRO (2); CHRO (3); DRO (2); FWRO (2); LARO (3); MRO (3); NYRO (6); PLRO (2); SLRO (1); SFRO (2); and HO (18). Is the non-supervisory 15 a “permanent” promotion path? No, the SK-15 position is an incumbent only position. Do the 15s continue to get cost of living increases? Yes. Can current Branch Chief’ apply for non-managerial positions in the units and still retain their pay? Yes. :8. Will existing Assistant Directors be able to compete for specialized Unit Chief positioné.or-will people considered for those jobs be limited to existing Senior Officers? ‘Existing ADs may compete for these positions. 9. Will Assistant Director slots be open to non-supervisory applicants? All applicants ordinarily eligible for an SK-17 slot may apply. 10, Why are we moving to a 6:1 ratio for staff:managers? We hope to get more people on the front lines investigating eases and to utilize our highly eapable staff in more efficient ways, 11, Will current branch chiefs who are no longer branch chiefs and do not move into a grade 17 supervisory position become part of the NTEU? = ‘They will become part of the bargaining unit. 12, Who handles disciplinary and time/attendance issues for SU members in different the offices? Local office management 13, What will happen with this year’s ratings? ‘We expect that Branch Chiefs will be rated under their current positions. 14, What oe wil Specialy Uni staf have in litigations on cases from the Specialty ‘We anticipate that some support will be needed for the litigations.‘tt09NO fovoging a uy ‘salgscer ps 912000 oem a uYE ny Kem sa PE) gree seem rr aura wo vogmarurep renee eee ‘TEED eRe AED ©) secetttintaresus | sammy mogenetin adr ora ‘fen safer ur es, muse green oh em _njeumonge ner neu tG soem ‘oye | Fo vo ‘anenas tert a beppencshepeeabateg | | SMRUAED OPI) O nougy sm ne main isnevaanraa sarong set noe oy Orv, Lsd-V.4-0