NASA Headquarters' Directives
HQPR 3600.1 Effective Date: September 20, 2010 Expiration Date: September 20, 2027 Responsible Office: LE	Hours of Duty

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PREFACE

P.1 PURPOSE

a. This Headquarters Procedural Requirement (HQPR) directive sets forth the hours of duty and tours of duty available to Headquarters (HQ) employees. In addition, the document establishes the responsibilities, procedures and requirements for determining work schedules in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including reporting requirements for the Web Based Time and Attendance Distribution System (WebTADS).

b. NASA HQ supports programs that strengthen the strategic management of human capital, foster cooperation among all employees, increase employee productivity, and support the ability to attract and retain a diverse and talented workforce. Accordingly, it is NASA HQ policy to support employee participation in alternative work schedule (AWS) when they are compatible with the accomplishment of organizational requirements and when the duties and responsibilities of individual positions lend themselves to such work arrangements.

P.2 APPLICABILITY

a. This HQPR directive is applicable to all NASA HQ civil servant employees, excluding the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

b. In this directive, all mandatory actions (i.e., requirements) are denoted by statements containing the term "shall." The terms: "may" or "an" denote discretionary privilege or permission, "should" denoted a good practice and is recommended, but not required, "will" denotes expected outcome, and "are/is" denotes descriptive material.

c. In this directive, all document citations are assumed to be the latest version unless otherwise noted.

P.3 AUTHORITY

a. Hours of Work, 5 U.S.C., Chapter 61.
b. Hours of Duty, 5 CFR, Part 610.
c. Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules, CFR, Part 610, Subpart D.

P.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

a. HQPR 3611.1, Telework Program.
b. NPR 3530.1 NASA Pay and Compensation Policy
c. NPR 3771.1, Grievance System

P.5 MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION

The HQ Human Resources Management Division (HRMD) will gather and track data on various work schedules used by employees and analyze the data for trends and problem areas. In addition, findings and trends from Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employee surveys will be used to assess employee satisfaction with the availability of AWS. This data will be evaluated to identify areas of success as well as areas in need of improvement. Appropriate action(s) will be taken to address concerns raised to ensure that NASA HQ maintains a positive performance culture.

P.6. CANCELLATION

NASA Headquarters (HQ) Alternative Work Schedule Desk Guide, undated.