S2‐DEL‐HC1‐2025, Redelegation to the Chief Human Capital Officer
Rescinds:
S2-DEL-HC1-2021, Redelegation to the Chief Human Capital Officer on Jan 14, 2025
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
REDELEGATION ORDER S2‐DEL‐HC1‐2025
TO THE CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER
1. REDELEGATION. Under the authority vested in me as Deputy Secretary of Energy and
pursuant to section 642 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95‐
91, 42 U.S.C. 7252), I delegate to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Chief Human Capital
Officer the authority to take the following actions:
1.1 Under section 643 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C.
7253), establish, alter, consolidate, or discontinue such second tier or below
organizational units or components within the Chief Human Capital Officer’s
assigned programs and organizational elements, as the Chief Human Capital
Officer may deem to be necessary or appropriate.
A. In exercising this authority, or as redelegated pursuant thereto, the Chief
Human Capital Officer will be limited by approved budgets, staffing level
allocations, and Senior Executive Service and other executive resource
position allocations. Organizational changes shall not be announced or
implemented until appropriate union coordination and other pre‐release
clearances have been obtained.
B. This authority does not include approval of additions, deletions, or
transfers of mission and functions of or between Departmental
Headquarters or Field Elements, which authority is reserved to the
Secretary.
C. The authority to alter or consolidate second tier or below organizational
elements may be redelegated, in whole or in part, consistent with the
terms of the Department of Energy Organization Act, to an official or
officials one level below the Head of the Departmental Element.
D. The authority to establish or discontinue organizational elements at the
second tier or below may not be redelegated.
1.2 Under 5 U.S.C. 7114(c), approve all Federal labor management agreements,
including employee negotiated agreements, renegotiations, supplements, and
other related agreements.
1.3 Consult with and request determination of eligibility from the Office of
Personnel Management for the employment of an individual who has been
removed from another agency under 5 U.S.C. 7312.
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1.4 Approve personnel actions involving positions at or below the GS‐15 level or
equivalent in the competitive and excepted service.
1.5 Approve personnel actions involving positions above the GS‐15 level or
equivalent not requiring Executive Resources Board approval.
1.6 Approve personnel actions relating to the appointment of experts and
consultants pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 (Schedule A hiring authority).
1.7 Establish rates of basic pay and premium pay for Dispatchers of the
Southeastern Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, and
Western Area Power Administration in accordance with the provisions of Title III
of Public Law 99‐141, the provisions of Title I of Public Law 100‐71, and Public
Law 116‐94, Division C, Title III.
1.8 Approve, develop, and evaluate training and development programs and
associated procedures pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41 and 5 CFR Part 410. As
set forth in 5 CFR 410.302(b)(1), this authority does not include authorizing
training for officials appointed by the President.
1.9 Under 5 U.S.C. 2903, administer the oath of office and execute appointment
affidavits for all appointments to DOE, including appointments in the National
Nuclear Security Administration.
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1.10 Under Public Law 101‐12 (5 U.S.C. 3352), exercise the authority to give
preference in transfers for employees making certain disclosures as described
in the statute.
1.11 Under Public Law 107‐107 (5 U.S.C. 5547(b)), waive the biweekly limitation on
General Schedule premium pay for emergency situations or work that is critical
to the mission of DOE. If provided for by statute, waive the premium pay
limitations in 5 U.S.C. 5547 on total compensation for an employee who
performs work while in an overseas location in direct support of, or directly
related to, a military operation, including a contingency operation, or an
operation in response to a national emergency declared by the President.
1.12 Approve dual compensation (salary off‐set) waivers pursuant to section 1122 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, as amended by
Public Law 111‐84; October 28, 2009.
1.13 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3307, approve exemptions to the maximum entry age, up
to the age of 40, in cases where an organization can demonstrate critical needs
or skill shortages, and grant exemptions to the mandatory separation age, up
to the age of 60, for special cases in which continuation of the employee's
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services promotes the needs of the organization and clearly serves the public
interest.
1.14 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5753(a)(1)(B) and 5 CFR Part 575, request that the Office of
Personnel Management approve a category of employees to be eligible for
recruitment and relocation incentives for pay plans other than GS.
1.15 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5754(a)(1)(B) and 5 CFR Part 575, request that the Office of
Personnel Management approve a category of employees to be eligible for
retention incentives for pay plans other than GS.
1.16 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7906(b), provide for the assignment of a post‐combat case
coordinator in the case of any employee of the agency who suffers an injury or
disability incurred, or an illness contracted, while in the performance of such
employee's duties, as a result of a war‐risk hazard or during or as a result of
capture, detention, or other restraint by a hostile force or individual.
1.17 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3307(e)(2)(A), in the case of the conversion of an agency
function from performance by a contractor to performance by an employee of
the agency, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel
Management, waive any maximum limit of age, determined or fixed for
positions within the agency under 5 U.S.C. 3307(e)(1), if necessary in order to
promote the recruitment or appointment of experienced personnel.
1.18 Pursuant to 5 CFR 352.306, provide recommendations to the Secretary of State
to extend a detail beyond the five years allowed for details. In such instances, a
detail may be extended for up to an additional three years if determined to be
in the national interest. This authority may be delegated only to the Deputy
Chief Human Capital Officer.
1.19 Pursuant to 5 CFR 352.308, authorize the transfer of an employee to an
international organization for any period not to exceed five years, except that
when the Secretary of State determines it to be in the national interest, a
period of employment by transfer may be extended for up to an additional
three years. This authority may be delegated only to the Deputy Chief Human
Capital Officer.
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1.20 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8336a(b)(1) and 8412a(b)(1), 5 CFR Parts 831 and 848, and
the DOE Executive Resources Board Charter, concur on employees' requests to
enter phased retirement.
1.21 Under Public Law 117‐58, determine there is a severe shortage of candidates or
a critical hiring need for particular positions performing duties related to the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2021. Upon such determination,
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approve a direct hire authority for covered positions. This authority does not
apply to positions in the Excepted Service or the Senior Executive Service. This
authority may not be redelegated.
1.22 Pursuant to Executive Order 13833 and 5 CFR 337.204(d) determine there is a
severe shortage of candidates, or a critical hiring need exists for Information
Technology (IT) positions. Upon such determination, approve a direct hire
authority for covered positions. This authority does not apply to positions in
the Excepted Service or the Senior Executive Service. This authority may not be
redelegated.
1.23 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5755 and 5 CFR 575, Subpart D, review, determine, and
approve supervisory differential payments for eligible supervisors assigned to
the General Schedule. This authority may not be redelegated.
1.24 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5757 and 5 CFR 575, Subpart E, review, determine and
approve extended assignment incentives for eligible employees. This authority
may not be redelegated.
1.25 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5901, 5 CFR 591.103, authorize uniform allowances
consistent with the government‐wide maximum uniform allowance rate; and
pursuant to 5 CFR 591.104, request a higher rate from the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) if appropriate on DOE’s behalf. This authority may not be
redelegated.
1.26 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5377 and 5 CFR Part 535, request critical position pay
authority from OPM, and subject to the granted authority from OPM in
consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, designate critical
position pay positions for DOE. This authority may not be redelegated.
1.27 Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4505a, authorize performance‐based cash awards
recommended from Heads of Departmental Elements over 10 percent of an
employee's annual rate of basic pay after determination that exceptional
performance by the employee justifies such an award. Awards may not exceed
20 percent of the employee's annual rate of basic pay.
1.28 Appoint interns or engage volunteers pursuant to, but not limited to, 5 U.S.C.
3111, and 5 CFR Part 308.
1.29 Pursuant to 5 CFR Part 731, make suitability determinations and take suitability
actions in cases involving applicants for and appointees to covered positions in
the agency; and designate covered positions within the agency at a high,
moderate, or low risk level as determined by the position’s potential for
adverse impact to the efficiency or integrity of the service.
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2. RESCISSION. DOE Delegation Order No. S2‐DEL‐HC1‐2021 is hereby rescinded.
3. LIMITATION.
3.1 In exercising the authority delegated in this Order, a delegate shall be governed
by the rules and regulations of the Department of Energy and the policies and
procedures prescribed by the Secretary of Energy or delegate(s).
3.2 Nothing in this Order precludes the Secretary of Energy or the Deputy Secretary
from exercising any of the authority delegated by this Order.
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3.3 Nothing in this Order shall be construed to supersede or otherwise interfere with
the authorities provided to the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security by law or by
delegation. Furthermore, nothing herein constitutes authority to exercise
authority, direction, or control of an employee of the National Nuclear Security
Administration or its contractors.
3.4 Authorities in this Order are provided to the Chief Human Capital Officer on a
nonexclusive basis for all Departmental elements except the National Nuclear
Security Administration, the Office of Inspector General, and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (unless specifically stated otherwise).
3.5 Any amendments to this Order shall be made in consultation with the
Department of Energy General Counsel.
4. AUTHORITY TO REDELEGATE.
4.1 Except as expressly prohibited by law, regulation, or this Order, the Chief Human
Capital Officer may delegate this authority further, in whole or in part.
4.2 Copies of redelegations and any subsequent redelegations shall be provided to
the Office of Management, which manages the Secretarial Delegations of
Authority system.
5. DURATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
5.1 All actions pursuant to any authority delegated prior to this Order or pursuant to
any authority delegated by this Order taken prior to and in effect on the date of
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this Order are ratified and remain in force as if taken under this Order, unless or
until rescinded, amended, or superseded.
5.2 This Order is effective ____________.
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David M. Turk
Deputy Secretary of Energy
01/14/2025