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13 FAM 113.7 Managers and Supervisors

(CT:TPD-001; 05-20-2004)
(Uniform State/Commerce)
(Applies to Foreign Service and Civil Service Employees)

Managers and supervisors are responsible for:

1. Determining the specific needs of their employees and ensuring that employees receive training for effective job performance;
2. Supporting the bureau's training officer activities;
3. Evaluating job-related training effectiveness;
4. Approving employees' absences from regular duty to participate in approved training activities;
5. Participating in the preparation of employees' IDPs;
6. Nominating employees for training;
7. Ensuring that they and their employees' have current and up-to-date training;
8. Encouraging and recognizing employees's self-development; and
9. Promoting equal opportunity and affirmative action objectives in nominating and selecting employees for training opportunities.

13 FAM 113.9 Office of Civil Service Personnel (HR/CSP)
(CT:TPD-001; 05-20-2004)
(Uniform State/Commerce)
(Applies to Foreign Service and Civil Service Employees)

HR/CSP is responsible for:

1. Providing advice to the bureau's executive directors and training officers on training matters to ensure that training is responsive to the Department's needs;
2. Ensuring that HR/CSP/CDRC career counselors are sufficiently informed to provide appropriate employee counseling;
3. Making recommendations on changes or improvements in the training programs as needed; and
4. Coordinating external leadership and professional development programs.

13 FAM 113.10 Employees

(CT:TPD-001; 05-20-2004
(Uniform State/Commerce)
(Applies to Foreign Service and Civil Service Employees)

1. Employees at all levels are responsible for considering training that will enable them to:
2. Improve their present performance; and
3. Prepare them for more responsible work in accordance with the needs of the Department and their own abilities. This includes:

     a) Participating in planning for their career development including the preparation of IDPs;
     b) Initiating self-development activities;
     c) Completing evaluations of training courses attended; and
     d) Adhering to the Department's training policies and procedures including attendance requirements.