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Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010. Prepared by: Adam Pugh. Discussion Points. What is a Facility Manager? Public Law Key Milestones Challenges Key Takeaways. What is a Facility Manager?. SCALE. Today’s Facility Manager . Safety. Fire . RAD . HAZ . Health .
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Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 Prepared by: Adam Pugh
Discussion Points • What is a Facility Manager? • Public Law • Key Milestones • Challenges • Key Takeaways
Today’s Facility Manager Safety Fire RAD HAZ Health Planning Customers Environmental Security Budget IT
Lead Agency • The Act identifies General Services Administration (GSA) as the lead agency with help from Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) in the sustainability area.
Public Law • Public Law 111-308 enacted 15 December 2010. • Requires: • Federal and contractor personnel performing building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions to comply with requirements under the Public Law. • Identification of course(s), certification, degree, license, or registration for core competencies and for ongoing training.
Core Competencies • The Public Law identified the following core competencies: • Building Operations and Maintenance • Energy Management • Sustainability • Water Efficiency • Safety (including electrical safety) • Building Performance Measures • GSA may identify additional competencies
Key Milestones • 18 months (June 2012) after the enactment of the Law, General Services Administration (GSA) shall identify the core competencies necessary for personnel. • 12 months (June 2013) after the identification of the core competencies individuals shall demonstrate each competency.
Challenges • To whom does the act apply? Master Craftsman Facility Manager Journeyman Asset Manager/Facility Engineer Engineer
Challenges • There are a number of certifications currently available.
OECM Role • Advocate for the DOE professionals and identify skills that a Government Facility Manager needs in today’s working environment. • Engage DOE stakeholders. • Implement a program at DOE.
What are the benefits? • Ability to do more as budgets are getting smaller. • Increase the respect of the profession. • Clarify the profession. • Identify a platform for training.
Key Takeaways • Core Competencies identified by June 2012. • No later than June 2013, all Federal employees and contractors shall demonstrate compliance with competencies. • Law: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS- 111s3250enr/pdf/BILLS-111s3250enr.pdf
Questions • Adam Pugh • Department of Energy • Office of Engineering and Construction Management • Phone: (202)-287-1397 • adam.pugh@hq.doe.gov