Dress Policy
Please review . . . the
only thing that has changed since 2006 is that
the number of days to be in uniform was defined
and that is four days with the fifth day being
optional for business casual . . . let
me know if you have any questions . . .
Larry E. King.
CDSS Employee Dress Policy
Role Modeling is an important part of CDSS. There has been a communication issue on our staff dress. It would be helpful for everyone to get on the same page right up front with the launch of CDSS. Below is a Copy of the Dress policy sent to me (Larry E. King) by Michael J. Krueger Vice President -- Job Corps, Forest Service Council National Federation of Federal Employees. You will note that T-shirts, sweat shirts, sweat pants, shorts, or jeans (denim-like material) are not business casual attire. There is no mention of "dress-down day" attire. You can tuck or not tuck your shirts into your slacks depending on the style of shirt... that means not every shirt must be tucked in. You will also note that there is no restriction on hair length, hair style, hair color, piercings, tattoos, lip color, eye shadow, etc. The definition of "jeans" was intended to be "pants made of denim or a denim-like material." The JCPC felt that staff wearing jeans did not present the "professional" look they were all looking for. Since denim material wears and fades, it was felt to have the staff attired in other pants. The generic khakis were a recommended alternative. This policy hasn't been a issue with other centers to my knowledge and is accomplishing it is intended purpose.
Several staff have asked me for clarification and I am trying to help staff and management reach a common understanding to avoid any future issues. It has been brought to my attention that this an issue in all areas of center. We also need to be consistant with the dress policy implementation in all areas and shifts. Staff have had questions such as "Is it just blue jeans or all color jeans?" "What exactly is the meaning of Jeans?"(See above definition of Jeans). We are so lucky to have such a hardworking group of staff. They all are wanting to meet requirments and expectations and I feel we should provide them with such. Our staff have been role models for years with coming to work on time, coming to work prepared to do the job, performing the job we get paid for, treating everyone (managers, fellow employees, and students) with dignity and respect. They want to lead our students and we should assist them in doing so. Lets all get on the same page.
Appendix 2 - CCC Employee Dress Policy
Purpose: This policy is established to provide guidance to Civilian Conservation Center employees on dress and grooming. It is recognized that appropriate employable dress is an important standard that our students must learn to practice. To this end, CCC employees are expected to model the standard of appropriate dress in the workplace and maintain a well groomed appearance.
Policy: This policy applies to all employees, contractors and/or cooperators.
I. General Provisions:
a. Forest Service employees that are authorized by the Center Director to wear the Forest Service uniform will do so in accordance with FSM 6150. The Center Director will determine how many days per week the uniform will be worn by authorized employees.
b. Employees not in uniform, contractors and cooperators will dress in “business casual” standard as defined by this policy unless otherwise noted.
c. All employees are expected to be clean, neat and well groomed. Beards and mustaches must be neatly trimmed.
II. Business Casual Dress Standards:
a. Appropriate dress for men will consist of slacks or khakis, collared shirt, polo shirt, sweater, turtleneck or other apparel and footwear that would be appropriate for a professional office setting. A belt will be worn if pants have belt loops exposed.
b. Appropriate dress for women will consist of a dress, skirt or slacks/khakis, shirt, blouse, sweater, turtleneck or other apparel and footwear that would be appropriate for a professional office setting. A belt will be worn if pants or skirts have belt loops exposed. Low cut or revealing clothing is not acceptable.
c. All clothing will be clean, neat, and not show signs of unusual wear, such as clothing with holes or extreme fading.
III. Department Standards: Due to the different work performed by the various departments, appropriate dress for each department is defined as follows. In addition all specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) required by Job Hazard Analysis will be provided by the agency.
a. Vocational -- For those instructors that teach exclusively in a classroom setting the Forest Service uniform or business casual is the expected dress. For maintenance staff and instructors that are involved in activities such as working in a shop environment and working on constructions sites the business casual policy will apply with the exception that jeans and work shirts may be worn. Those vocations that have industry specified clothing such as painter’s whites will comply with their industry standard. Clothing must be clean and without logos with the exception of trade (to include union or trade organization) logos. Health related trades may wear scrubs and/or lab coats.
b. Administrative, Counseling and Education -- Business casual or the Forest Service uniform are the expected dress. The warehouse staff may be permitted to wear jeans in the manner described for vocation staff or the Forest Service uniform (to include coveralls).
c. Food Service and Culinary Arts -- Food Service and Culinary Arts Instructional staff may be authorized a Forest Service Uniform or industry accepted wear such as chef pants/jackets or cook’s whites.
d. Residential Living -- Residential Living staff will wear the Forest Service Uniform or business casual. Exceptions will be when staff is involved in student recreation activities such as camping, or athletic events. Recreation staff will be authorized to wear appropriate athletic attire suitable to the activities.
e. Health Services Staff -- Health Services staff will wear the Forest Service Uniform, business casual or medical scrubs.
IV. Exceptions to the Dress and/or Uniform Policy may be granted for special circumstances or activities.
V. An employee may request an exception to the Dress policy due to ethnic/religious /cultural concerns, physical consideration or nature of work.
CDSS Employee Dress Policy
Role Modeling is an important part of CDSS. There has been a communication issue on our staff dress. It would be helpful for everyone to get on the same page right up front with the launch of CDSS. Below is a Copy of the Dress policy sent to me (Larry E. King) by Michael J. Krueger Vice President -- Job Corps, Forest Service Council National Federation of Federal Employees. You will note that T-shirts, sweat shirts, sweat pants, shorts, or jeans (denim-like material) are not business casual attire. There is no mention of "dress-down day" attire. You can tuck or not tuck your shirts into your slacks depending on the style of shirt... that means not every shirt must be tucked in. You will also note that there is no restriction on hair length, hair style, hair color, piercings, tattoos, lip color, eye shadow, etc. The definition of "jeans" was intended to be "pants made of denim or a denim-like material." The JCPC felt that staff wearing jeans did not present the "professional" look they were all looking for. Since denim material wears and fades, it was felt to have the staff attired in other pants. The generic khakis were a recommended alternative. This policy hasn't been a issue with other centers to my knowledge and is accomplishing it is intended purpose.
Several staff have asked me for clarification and I am trying to help staff and management reach a common understanding to avoid any future issues. It has been brought to my attention that this an issue in all areas of center. We also need to be consistant with the dress policy implementation in all areas and shifts. Staff have had questions such as "Is it just blue jeans or all color jeans?" "What exactly is the meaning of Jeans?"(See above definition of Jeans). We are so lucky to have such a hardworking group of staff. They all are wanting to meet requirments and expectations and I feel we should provide them with such. Our staff have been role models for years with coming to work on time, coming to work prepared to do the job, performing the job we get paid for, treating everyone (managers, fellow employees, and students) with dignity and respect. They want to lead our students and we should assist them in doing so. Lets all get on the same page.
Appendix 2 - CCC Employee Dress Policy
Purpose: This policy is established to provide guidance to Civilian Conservation Center employees on dress and grooming. It is recognized that appropriate employable dress is an important standard that our students must learn to practice. To this end, CCC employees are expected to model the standard of appropriate dress in the workplace and maintain a well groomed appearance.
Policy: This policy applies to all employees, contractors and/or cooperators.
I. General Provisions:
a. Forest Service employees that are authorized by the Center Director to wear the Forest Service uniform will do so in accordance with FSM 6150. The Center Director will determine how many days per week the uniform will be worn by authorized employees.
b. Employees not in uniform, contractors and cooperators will dress in “business casual” standard as defined by this policy unless otherwise noted.
c. All employees are expected to be clean, neat and well groomed. Beards and mustaches must be neatly trimmed.
II. Business Casual Dress Standards:
a. Appropriate dress for men will consist of slacks or khakis, collared shirt, polo shirt, sweater, turtleneck or other apparel and footwear that would be appropriate for a professional office setting. A belt will be worn if pants have belt loops exposed.
b. Appropriate dress for women will consist of a dress, skirt or slacks/khakis, shirt, blouse, sweater, turtleneck or other apparel and footwear that would be appropriate for a professional office setting. A belt will be worn if pants or skirts have belt loops exposed. Low cut or revealing clothing is not acceptable.
c. All clothing will be clean, neat, and not show signs of unusual wear, such as clothing with holes or extreme fading.
III. Department Standards: Due to the different work performed by the various departments, appropriate dress for each department is defined as follows. In addition all specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) required by Job Hazard Analysis will be provided by the agency.
a. Vocational -- For those instructors that teach exclusively in a classroom setting the Forest Service uniform or business casual is the expected dress. For maintenance staff and instructors that are involved in activities such as working in a shop environment and working on constructions sites the business casual policy will apply with the exception that jeans and work shirts may be worn. Those vocations that have industry specified clothing such as painter’s whites will comply with their industry standard. Clothing must be clean and without logos with the exception of trade (to include union or trade organization) logos. Health related trades may wear scrubs and/or lab coats.
b. Administrative, Counseling and Education -- Business casual or the Forest Service uniform are the expected dress. The warehouse staff may be permitted to wear jeans in the manner described for vocation staff or the Forest Service uniform (to include coveralls).
c. Food Service and Culinary Arts -- Food Service and Culinary Arts Instructional staff may be authorized a Forest Service Uniform or industry accepted wear such as chef pants/jackets or cook’s whites.
d. Residential Living -- Residential Living staff will wear the Forest Service Uniform or business casual. Exceptions will be when staff is involved in student recreation activities such as camping, or athletic events. Recreation staff will be authorized to wear appropriate athletic attire suitable to the activities.
e. Health Services Staff -- Health Services staff will wear the Forest Service Uniform, business casual or medical scrubs.
IV. Exceptions to the Dress and/or Uniform Policy may be granted for special circumstances or activities.
V. An employee may request an exception to the Dress policy due to ethnic/religious /cultural concerns, physical consideration or nature of work.