6 U.S.C. § 414 — Homeland Security Rotation Program

(a) Establishment (1) In general Within 180 days after October 4, 2006, the Secretary had to create the Homeland Security Rotation Program (called the "Rotation Program") for Department of Homeland Security employees. The Rotation Program must follow the best practices that apply, including practices from the Chief Human Capital Officers Council. (2) Goals The Rotation Program the Secretary sets up must: (A) follow the Department's Human Capital Strategic Plan; (B) let middle- and senior-level employees learn more by working in other parts of the Department; (C) grow the Department's overall knowledge by assigning employees to rotate through other components; (D) help employees build professional relationships and contacts; (E) give the workforce exciting, professionally rewarding opportunities; (F) fit into the Department's human capital plans and help address serious staffing problems, recruiting and retention, and planning who takes over key roles; and (G) add to — and work with, but not replace — any rotation programs the Department already had running on October 4, 2006. (3) Administration (A) In general The Chief Human Capital Officer runs the Rotation Program. (B) Responsibilities The Chief Human Capital Officer must: (i) oversee how the Rotation Program is set up and carried out; (ii) build a framework that supports the program's goals and encourages rotations across different fields; (iii) decide who is eligible to join the program and pick participants from those who apply; (iv) create incentives for employees to join, such as promotions and hiring preferences; (v) make sure the program includes professional education and training; (vi) make sure the program develops skilled employees and future leaders with broad experience across the Department; (vii) create more chances for employees in different parts of the Department to interact with each other; and (viii) coordinate the new program with rotation programs the Department already had running on October 4, 2006. (4) Allowances, privileges, and benefits Employees who join the Rotation Program keep all their normal allowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and other benefits. (5) Reporting Within 180 days after the Rotation Program is established, the Secretary must send a report on the program's status to the appropriate committees of Congress. The report must describe the program, say how many employees are taking part, and explain how the program is used for succession planning and leadership development.