YARDLINES The Official Electronic Newsgram of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
January 15, 2019
shipyard commander Captain Kai Torkelson deputy commander Captain Daniel Rossler command master chief CMDCM (AW/SW) Michael Reese public affairs officer Terri Davis Editor Kristi Britt public affairs STAFF Michael Brayshaw, April Brown, Floyd Logan, Troy Miller, Curtis Steward, Anna Taylor Interested in submitting information to be featured in the next Yardlines? Email the Public Affairs Office at NSFH_NNSY_ PAO@Navy.mil.
Boy Scouts Stem Day
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Naval Civilian Managers Association (NCMA) participated in the Annual Cub Scout and Boy Scout STEM Day at Nauticus Dec. 1. (Photos by Valerie Fulwood, NNSY Outreach Coordinator)
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Happy New Year from America’s Shipyard
C-FRAM Fraud Scheme Awareness:
Cross Charging
(Commingling of Contracts)
Contractors charging the same personnel, fees, or expenses to more than one contract.
DON Example
In August 2017, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (Hll) agreed to a $9.2 million settlement over allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly overbilling the Government for labor on U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships at its shipyards in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The labor mischarging allegations resolved by the settlement were originally raised in a lawsuit brought by Bryon Faulkner, a former Hll employee, under qui tam. Faulkner's lawsuit states he discovered that supervisors were falsifying records by assigning workhours to ships other than the ones employees were actually building. The civil settlement resolved alleged labor mischarging on various U.S. Navy and Coast Guard contracts dating back to 2003. If Hll completed work in less than a specified number of man-hours, it would get incentive payments from the Navy and Coast Guard, and supervisors would share in those bonuses. In order to lessen man-hours and obtain the incentive bonuses, Hll charged labor costs to contracts for which work wasn't actually done, and charged the Government as if supervisors had dived to work on ship hulls, or even for dives that never happened. Mr. Faulkner will receive $1.6 million as a result of the civil action he filed, and at least three Hll supervisors have been convicted of federal crimes. Neil Holden and Robert Gardner pled guilty to failing to report a felony in 2015, agreeing they had pressured subordinates to falsify hours. Holden was sentenced to three years of probation, eight months of home confinement and a $17,500 fine. Gardner was sentenced to 6 months in prison, 6 months home confinement and a $20,000 fine. Randy Wilson was sentenced to two years' probation and a $4,000.00 fine for making false statements. Hll already paid back $400,000 related to dives and $1.3 million for other allegations. The settlement also says the Navy and Coast Guard withheld payments in the amounts of $4.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively.
Indicators (Red Flags): Frequent errors/corrections on invoices; unusually low contract costs; considerably higher costs than expected/budgeted; same employee billed to multiple jobs in a given time period Want to learn more about preventing contract fraud? Check out the C-FRAM site on WebCentral under C100CE. Need to report fraud? Contact the NNSY Hotline at 757-396-7971 or NNSY_IG_HOTLINE@NAVY.MIL
flthro corner Informal Lunch and Learns - In an effort to provide NNSY employees information and education on beneficial Human Resources topics, FLTHRO will host informal “Lunch and Learn” training sessions throughout the next year. Bring your lunch, we’ll provide the education! All NNSY employees are welcome and encouraged to attend these informal sessions. FLTHRO has seating for 33 employees, and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Jan. 31, 2019 - Writing a Position Description - 9 to 11 a.m. - Geared Towards Supervisors/Managers Feb. 6, 2019 - Resume Writing - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Mar. 13, 2019 - Reasonable Accomodations - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Apr. 18, 2019 - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees May 15, 2019 - Resume Writing - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees May 30, 2019 - Writing a Position Description - 9 to 11 a.m. - Geared Towards Supervisors/Managers June 11, 2019 - Navigating USAJobs - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees July 25, 2019 - Resume Writing - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees Aug. 15, 2019 - Writing a Position Description - 9 to 11 a.m. - Geared Towards Supervisors/Managers Sep. 12, 2019 - Navigating USAJobs - 11:20 a.m. to Noon - Open to All Employees
All courses and events are located at Bldg. 15, McKeever Street, 2nd Floor in the Training Center, Room 223. Participants are encouraged to use the shuttle service as parking at FLTHRO is limited. All participants must sign into the front desk prior to attending the session. If you have questions you may contact Germaine Harris at 396-2100. You must RSVP via email to FLTHRO_ Training@navy.mil to reserve a seat. You will receive a confirmation of enrollment from this office.
tuition assistance walk-in schedule
The deadline for submitting a Tuition Assistance (TA) request for the Summer 2019 enrollment is March 25. Requests received will be processed on a first-in, first-out basis. The TA Program Office is implementing a walk-in schedule with the following hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thurday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 to 1:30 p.m. For questions or assistance regarding the TA program, please contact Courtney Watkins (if your last name ends with an A-M) at 396-0557 or Camilla Smith (if your last name ends with an N-Z) at 396-0516.
ncma scholarship opportunity
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Chapter of the Naval Civilian Managers Association has opened up its scholarship opportunity for 2019. Applications are available now on the NNSY NCMA Webcentral page: https://webcentral. nnsy.navy.mil/sites/Associations/NCMA/default.aspx Scholarships must be completed and returned to John Satcher no later than April 19, 2019. For more information, please contact Scholarship Committee Chair John Satcher at 757-284-8749.
MLK Celebration this friday
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held THIS FRIDAY at 11 a.m. in the Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room. All shipyard employees, Sailors, and tenants are invited to attend.
mwr larger than life holiday card contest
Thank you to everyone who participated in MWR’s Larger Than Life Holiday Card Contest! Here are the winners for this year’s event: 1st Place: Code 308; 2nd Place: Code 300; 3rd Place: USS Wyoming Project. Honorable Mention: PWD Portsmouth. (Photos by Anna Taylor, Public Affairs Specialist).
warm up your winter with donceap
Throughout the cold winter months, the Department of the Navy’s Civilian Employee Assistance Program (DONCEAP) is available around the clock to take on some of your to-dos. Contact DONCEAP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to get expert guidance and resources. Here are just a few of the ways DONCEAP can help you this season: •
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Provide tasty winter recipes
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And much more!
DONCEAP services are voluntary, confidential, and offered as a FREE benefit from the Department of the Navy to federal employees and their family members. Contact the DONCEAP today at 1-844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327) or check out DONCEAP.foh.psc.gov.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHIPYARD EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS Scholarship opportunities are available to employee dependents of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) for the upcoming 2019 academic year. The NNSY chapter of the National Association of Superintendents (NAS) is offering multiple $500 scholarships to deserving students who apply. The scholarships are funded by personal funds contributed by the association members and are intended to recognize outstanding dependent students of shipyard Military and Civilian employees. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, extracurricular personal and service activities and a short personal narrative, with appropriate consideration given to special circumstances of need. Applications require sponsorship from a member of the NAS. A list of members can be found in the outlook distribution list titled NNSY_Superintendents Assn. Sponsors can provide a copy of the current year application. The Superintendents Association (NAS) will be competitively awarding eight $500 scholarships this year: four to dependent students of employees of NNSY at large and four to dependent students of Superintendent Association Members. Selectees will be presented an NAS Scholarship Certificate and a $500.00 check to be used for any legitimate educational expense of the student. Applications must be hand delivered (Mike Zydron or Faultine (Tina) Rodgers (396-4390), faxed (396-4080), or emailed (faultine.rodgers@navy.mil) electronically no later than April 12. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 17. Criteria for eligibility for an NSA scholarship: a. Sons and daughters, wherever residing, and other dependents of a person who has been an active NNSY Employee for at least the last two consecutive years are eligible. Shipyard employees who are not NSA members should obtain sponsorship from an active NSA member for their dependent application. b. Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) at an accredited college, university, or graduate school for the upcoming fall term and provide proof of same. c. Previous recipients of a Superintendents Scholarship are permitted to apply and compete each year they are eligible.
upcoming events
Pass and ID: NNSY Pass & ID hours are Monday Friday 0630 - 1500. Call 396-2393, 396-7260, or 396-5076 for more information. Parking: If your car is not registered and you do not have your parking placard visible, you WILL be towed! Make sure you register your vehicle at the Pass and ID Office. CEAP: Civilian Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) is available 24/7. The free service provides work and life benefits as well as support for a variety of issues to include childcare, finances, eldercare, identity theft, legal services, alcohol and substance abuse, and much more. Services are confidential for employees and family members; call 844-366-2327 or visit www.donceap.foh.psc.gov. Awards: The EARN Store is open. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7 to 8 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 15. Call 396-8159 for more information.
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Happy New Year from Norfolk Naval Shipyard! • •
January 15, Bldg. 171 Code 930 Conference Room, 11:20 a.m. to noon --The CORE small group discussion will be held for the workforce to discuss the CORE principles, and help them better understand what they mean. --For more information, contact Bill Welch at william.j.welch@navy.mil.
January 17, Bldg. 510 Code 950 Conference Room, 11:20 a.m. to noon --The CORE small group discussion will be held for the workforce to discuss the CORE principles, and help them better understand what they mean. --For more information, contact Bill Welch at william.j.welch@navy.mil.
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January 17, Bldg. M-1, 1:30 to 3 p.m. --The NNSY African American Employee Resource Group (AA-ERG) will host its monthly meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. Time is allowed with supervisor approval. --For more information, contact Michael Taylor at 967-3286.
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January 18, Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room, 11 a.m. --Join us for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Everyone is invited to attend. Time is allowed with supervisor approval.
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January 22, Bldg. 1500 Command Briefing Room, 7 to 8 a.m. --The American Indian Heritage Employee Resource Group (AI-ERG) will host its monthly meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. Time is allowed with supervisor approval. --For more information, contact Camille Brownell-Sorenson at 396-9709.
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January 24, Bldg. 31 1st Floor, 9 a.m. --The Technology and Innovation Community of Practice invites anyone who is interested in NNSY’s innovation efforts to attend its next meeting. --Meetings are held every Thursday before pay day. --Please contact Kim Brashears at 396-5755 for more information.
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February 7, Bldg. 31 1st Floor, 9 a.m. --The Technology and Innovation Community of Practice invites anyone who is interested in NNSY’s innovation efforts to attend its next meeting. --Meetings are held every Thursday before pay day. --Please contact Kim Brashears at 396-5755 for more information.
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February 9, Scope Arena, 7 p.m. --Join us for NNSY Night at the Admirals Game. --Discounted $17 tickets are available online at https://fevo.me/2QVkt8m/
OSHA WORKER RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES As a worker, you have the right to: • • • • • • • •
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Request an OSHA inspection for workplace hazards, violations of OSHA standards, or violations of the OSH act Have an authorized employee representative accompany the OSHA compliance officer on the workplace inspection Confer informally and privately with OSHA compliance officer Be notified by your employer of any citations issued for alleged violations of standards at the workplace, and of your employer's requests for variances or for changes in the abatement period Contest the abatement time set in any citation issued to your employer by OSHA File a complaint with OSHA if you believe you have been dismissed, demoted or otherwise discriminated against for exercising your rights under OSHA Ask OSHA about any tests performed in your workplace, the results of inspections, and any decision to take action on a complaint Receive information from your employer about hazards and safety measures applicable to the workplace, OSHA standards relevant to your job and the record of accidents and illnesses in the workplace Ask that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health evaluate and provide information on the substances used in your workplace Refuse to work in an imminent danger situation, under certain conditions Submit written information or comment to OSHA on the issuance, revision or modification of an OSHA standard and to request a public hearing Observe the monitoring or measuring of toxic substances in the workplace if you are exposed, and to have access to any records of your exposure
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Read the OSHA poster in your workplace (posted on official bulletin boards) Comply with all the OSHA standards, with all requirements of your state-approved plan (if any), and with your employer's safety and health rules Report any hazards immediately to your supervisor (or use the SDR/EHR program) Report to your supervisor any job-related illnesses or injuries Cooperate fully with the OSHA compliance officer who inspects your workplace
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File a complaint with OSHA within 30 days (by phone, online or by mail) if you have been retaliated against for using your right.
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CODE 106 WILL REPORT TO OSHA
All work-related fatalities should be reported within eight hours, and all inpatient hospitalizations, amputations and losses of an eye within 24 hours.
DID YOU KNOW?
All of NNSY's safety metrics are available on WebCentral at webcentral.nnsy.navy.mil/ departments/C106/c106.2/sitepages/Shop%20 Project%20Metrics.aspx
NNSY TOP MISHAPS BY TYPE OCTOBER 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2018
CONTACT WITH: 24% OVEREXERTION: 16% FALL: 13% EXPOSURE TO NOISE OVER TIME: 10% RUBBED OR ABRADED BY: 8% STRUCK BY: 6%
Code 106 is NNSY’s local OSHA representative. You can call 396-7231 regarding your OSHA rights and responsibilities. You also have the right to contact the OSHA office directly by calling 1-800-321-OSHA or visiting www.OSHA.gov/html/RAmap.html