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FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK R9 - EASTERN REGION, MARK TWAIN NF

ROLLA, MO

FSH 6109.13 – PERFORMANCE, TRAINING AND AWARDS

CHAPTER 30 – INCENTIVE AWARDS

Supplement No.: R9 Mark Twain 6109.13-2001-1.

Effective Date: September 7, 2001

Duration: Effective until superseded or removed

Approved: RANDY MOORE Date Approved: 09/07/2001 Forest Supervisor

Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook number and calendar year. Post by document name. Remove entire document and replace with this supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page of this document.

New Document(s): R9 Mark Twain 6109.13-2001-1 2 Pages

Superseded Document(s): None

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31.4 Policy for length of service awards.

R9 MARK TWAIN SUPPLEMENT 6109.13 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 31, 2001 (date supplement is signed) Page 2 of 2 DURATION: Effective until superseded or removed

FSH 6109.13 – PERFORMANCE, TRAINING AND AWARDS CHAPTER 30 – INCENTIVE AWARDS

31 – TYPES OF AWARDS

31.4 – Length of Service Awards

Every Mark Twain National Forest permanent employee shall receive a timely Length of Service award for every five years of service. (Federal service includes civilian and honorable military service).

Length of service awards include a certificate and an emblem, charm or pin, and an item of nominal value, following the suggested non-monetary scale for length of service (see below), not exceeding $100.00 for any one award. Appropriate items of nominal value could include a pen set, clock, paperweight, or other item, with engraving of agency logo, name of employee, and years of service. Items must show lasting trophy value (can be displayed in office setting).

Awards should be presented at least quarterly (90 days), if there are recipients, and may be accompanied with a ceremony, or in conjunction with regularly scheduled district or S.O. “family” or safety meeting.

Length of Service awards may be signed by District Ranger, Deputy Forest Supervisor or Forest Supervisor. Length of service awards greater than 25 years of service may be signed by Regional Forester or Chief.

It is the responsibility of the immediate supervisor to ensure recognition for Length of Service awards are prepared and presented in a timely manner.

Suggested Non-Monetary Scale for Length of Service Awards

Years of Service Maximum Value of Item 5 $50.00 10 $60.00 15 $70.00 20 $80.00 25 $90.00 30+ $100.00