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On May 18, [https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2020/05/f74/200518 DOE Return-to-Workplace Framework Final.pdf DOE’s COVID-19 Return to the Federal Workplace Framework] was released, providing guidance for Federal officials to develop site/ facility plans for DOE’s transition from a maximum telework posture toward more normal operations. The status of operations varies across the DOE complex. Facilities located in different parts of the country have taken into account different state and local guidance, and some have maintained certain essential functions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, DOE site/facility plans cascade from DOE’s Framework, reflecting these varied circumstances and site-specific needs. | On May 18, [https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2020/05/f74/200518 DOE Return-to-Workplace Framework Final.pdf DOE’s COVID-19 Return to the Federal Workplace Framework] was released, providing guidance for Federal officials to develop site/ facility plans for DOE’s transition from a maximum telework posture toward more normal operations. The status of operations varies across the DOE complex. Facilities located in different parts of the country have taken into account different state and local guidance, and some have maintained certain essential functions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, DOE site/facility plans cascade from DOE’s Framework, reflecting these varied circumstances and site-specific needs. | ||
The approval level for transitioning to different phases also varies based on the site/facility. The Secretary makes the determination regarding DOE Headquarters. The Heads of Departmental Elements determine the status of field elements under their purview, in consultation with the applicable Under Secretary. For the Power Marketing Administrations, the final approval rests with the Administrators after informing the Head of Departmental Element and applicable Under Secretary. Where multiple Departmental Elements have employees working at the same site, a unified decision is made regarding the entire workforce at that site. Where DOE has sites/facilities in the same geographic region that are managed by different Departmental Elements, Federal officials align their return to the workplace to the greatest extent practicable. | The approval level for transitioning to different phases also varies based on the site/facility. The Secretary makes the determination regarding DOE Headquarters. The Heads of Departmental Elements determine the status of field elements under their purview, in consultation with the applicable Under Secretary. For the [[Power Marketing Administrations]], the final approval rests with the Administrators after informing the Head of Departmental Element and applicable Under Secretary. Where multiple Departmental Elements have employees working at the same site, a unified decision is made regarding the entire workforce at that site. Where DOE has sites/facilities in the same geographic region that are managed by different Departmental Elements, Federal officials align their return to the workplace to the greatest extent practicable. | ||
DOE’s Framework is a three-phased approach that aligns with ''Opening Up America Again'' and OMB, OPM, and CDC guidelines. It takes into account state and local government orders and conditions, as well as the current operating conditions and staffing of individual Federal facilities. For example, the [https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2020/05/f74/200518 HQ Return to Workplace Plan Final.pdf DOE Headquarters COVID-19 Return to the Workplace Plan] states that DOE HQ will monitor applicable state and local orders and consider the spirit and intent of those orders to the maximum extent possible while implementing its plan. DOE HQ will continue to assess any community changes to inform risk-based decision-making regarding progressing or regressing through the phases. | DOE’s Framework is a three-phased approach that aligns with ''Opening Up America Again'' and OMB, OPM, and CDC guidelines. It takes into account state and local government orders and conditions, as well as the current operating conditions and staffing of individual Federal facilities. For example, the [https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2020/05/f74/200518 HQ Return to Workplace Plan Final.pdf DOE Headquarters COVID-19 Return to the Workplace Plan] states that DOE HQ will monitor applicable state and local orders and consider the spirit and intent of those orders to the maximum extent possible while implementing its plan. DOE HQ will continue to assess any community changes to inform risk-based decision-making regarding progressing or regressing through the phases. | ||
In Phases 1 and 2, mission-critical employees whose jobs are better performed onsite than through telework returned to the workplace. These employees include senior leadership; staff supporting | In Phases 1 and 2, mission-critical employees whose jobs are better performed onsite than through telework returned to the workplace. These employees include senior leadership; staff supporting Primary Mission Essential Functions (PMEF) and Mission Essential Functions (MEF); and other high priority senior-level program staff. Employees in Phases 1 and 2 were allowed to self- identify to remain on telework if they fell into one of the CDC-identified vulnerable populations, or if they lived with or cared for someone in a vulnerable population. Additionally, employees could self- identify if they were responsible for caregiving where services/facilities were closed or modified due to COVID-19. Employees not included in Phases 1 and 2 of the return to the workplace remain on telework or Weather and Safety Leave, as appropriate. | ||
Employees may not voluntarily return to the workplace without prior approval by the appropriate Head of Departmental Element. | Employees may not voluntarily return to the workplace without prior approval by the appropriate Head of Departmental Element. | ||
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==== Common Areas ==== | ==== Common Areas ==== | ||
Areas such as | Areas such as cafeterias and gyms where employees are likely to congregate are closed until Phase 3. | ||
==== Meetings and other Gatherings ==== | ==== Meetings and other Gatherings ==== | ||