§ 2.17 - Office of Human Resources Management.

(a) Mission. The Office of Human Resources Management provides and maintains a workforce capable of carrying out FEMA's mission.

(b) Functions. The principal functions of the Office of Human Resources Management are:

(1) Administration of FEMA's classification and position management programs;

(2) Recruitment and placement of employees;

(3) Administration of compensation and leave programs;

(4) Management of FEMA's disaster personnel program;

(5) Administration of workforce and workplace programs;

(6) Management of FEMA's labor relations, employee relations, and employee benefit programs;

(7) Administration of performance management and incentive awards programs;

(8) Establishment and maintenance of personnel records; and

(9) Coordination of affirmative employment programs with the Office of Equal Rights and support of FEMA's Offices, Administrations, and Directorates in meeting their affirmative actions goals.

(c) Delegated authorities. The Director of the Office of Human Resources Management is authorized to exercise the duties and powers of the Director in the Director's capacity as agency head in support of the functions listed in paragraph (b) of this section.