Attachment_17_-_USBR_Uniform_Guidelines.pdf

October 2011

Bureau of Reclamation Service and Administrative Uniform Guidelines

The following describes the current Program to date for Service and Administrative Uniforms.

This document specifies requirements for the following Reclamation uniforms:

• Reclamation Guide, Visitor Use Assistant

• Volunteer and Seasonal

• Administrative

• Maintenance

Contract employees are not authorized to wear official Reclamation clothing.

Non-monetary/Safety Award Clothing guidelines and catalog can be found at:

http://intra.usbr.gov/mso/aamd/chargecard-purchase-non-monetary_awards.html

These specifications will continue to be updated as further details are available.

The items specified are limited to employees required to wear Reclamation Service and Administrative Uniforms and may be worn only while on official duty or enroute to duty station. Employees required to wear uniforms are notified/made aware via Position Description or by their manager or supervisor.

Employees required to wear and purchase Reclamation uniforms must follow the established guidelines;

PRM 03-01, Bureau of Reclamation Service and Administrative Uniform Program, and 5 CFR 591.101-104 Uniform allowances, http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2009/janqtr/pdf/5cfr591.101.pdf .

For more information regarding uniform components not in the catalog please refer to the Reclamation web site or contact Christine Reyes at 303-445-2041 or creyes@usbr.gov http://intra.usbr.gov/mso/aamd/chargecard-purchase-non-monetary_awards.html http://intra.usbr.gov/mso/aamd/chargecard-purchase-non-monetary_awards.html http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2009/janqtr/pdf/5cfr591.101.pdf mailto:creyes@usbr.gov

INTRODUCTION

Bureau of Reclamation uniformed employees represent all employees collectively, and the public often forms opinions of an agency based on an individual’s appearance. Thus, to maintain high standards of appearance for employees (including volunteers), the following uniform guidelines have been established. The objectives of these guidelines are to:

• Easily provide an identifiable Reclamation appearance to the public.

• Set a Reclamation-wide standard for professional appearance.

Designated uniformed employees will wear the prescribed uniform items as depicted below. All other items of apparel, insignias, awards, etc., will not be worn unless authorized by the supervisor. Uniforms shall be complete, clean, neat, pressed, and in good condition. Each supervisor will ensure that employees on duty conform to Reclamation policy.

All Reclamation Service and Administrative uniforms will display the Reclamation Logotype, Offset Tagline and Reclamation Seal to complete the uniform. Each component will be Blue, Sand or White, shown on the Reclamation Visual Identity web site color palette as commercially available. All clothing listed is in solid color.

Black and Navy Blue are reserved colors for Law Enforcement and Firefighter Uniforms.

RECLAMATION GUIDE AND VISITOR USE ASSISTANT UNIFORM

SHIRTS. Reclamation Blue with the Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered on the front left chest and the Reclamation seal embroidered on the right sleeve in White thread.

Polo Shirt Short or long sleeve

Dress Shirt Short or long sleeve

Sweatshirt Crewneck

PANTS, SHORTS AND SKIRTS/SKORTS. Reclamation Sand or Khaki and worn with a brown belt with a simple buckle.

Pants/Shorts Flat front or pleated, no cuffs

Skirt/Skort Flat front

BELT. Brown.

Basketweave 1-1/2” wide leather belt with simple nickel buckle Belt

OUTERWEAR. Reclamation Blue with Reclamation logotype and offset tagline will be embroidered or applied on front left chest in White and Reclamation seal embroidered or applied to right sleeve if possible (depending on material).

3-in-1 Jacket Water resistant shell with a removable fleece sleeved liner (Liner embroidered with logotype and offset tagline) (Both liner and outer jackets Blue)

Light Jacket Lightweight Nylon with hood

Rain Jacket ¾ length Black reversible, hooded with hi-visibility stripes

HEAD GEAR. Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered across the front.

Baseball Cap Standard full-fabric (Blue)

Brimmed Hat 2-1/4” brim (Sand)

FOOTWEAR. (Not covered by uniform allowance) Other footwear required for medical or safety reasons permitted with concurrence of employee’s supervisor.

Shoes Brown, leather, rubber soles; oxford type or loafers; shined and in good state of repair at all times.

Summer White, leather or athletic shoes -- clean and in good repair.

May be worn when approved by the supervisor.

Socks Visible portions must be a coordinated color of brown, quarter or mid-calf length.

With Shorts -- Visible portions will be a coordinated color of brown; ankle length.

With Skirts -- Flesh colored nylons may be worn.

With White Shoes – Ankle length white socks will be worn.

VOLUNTEER AND SEASONAL UNIFORM

These requirements apply to uniform components for official Volunteers at Reclamation facilities and offices (not Reclamation employees who have volunteered for projects). While on duty, volunteers will wear assigned clothing to be readily identified by the public and Reclamation employees as official volunteers. Some Seasonal employees will wear the components was well.

SHIRTS. Reclamation Sand with the Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered on the front left chest and the Reclamation seal embroidered on the right sleeve in Navy thread.

T-Shirt Short or long sleeve, crew neck

Polo Shirt Short or long sleeve, polo Men/Women

Dress Shirt Short or long sleeve Men/Women

Utility Vest VOLUNTEER silkscreened on back in White (Blue)

PANTS. Volunteers will provide their own pants, jeans, shorts or skirts that are clean, neat and modest in appearance and in a color compatible with the designated shirt.

OUTERWEAR. Reclamation Blue with the Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered on the front left chest and the Reclamation seal on the right sleeve in White thread.

Light Jacket Nylon shell with mesh lining and elastic cuffs

HEAD GEAR. Reclamation Sand with the Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered across the front in Navy thread.

Baseball Cap Standard low profile, full-fabric

Brimmed Hat 2-1/4” brim (Sand)

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIFORM

Reclamation employees may be authorized an Administrative Uniform by their supervisor after completing Form No. 7-2600 (4-10), Approval to Purchase Administrative Uniform Clothing. The definition of Administrative Uniform is: Approved clothing components specifically authorized by local management. They are worn only on occasions when representing Reclamation and its mission in a public forum, for example, media events, public meetings, recruiting functions, and other public outreach. The Administrative Uniform will not be worn on a daily basis, or in lieu of a required official, Full-Time Uniform.

Employees will not wear the uniform to places where it might reflect poorly on Reclamation and will not consume alcohol while wearing a uniform.

SHIRTS. Reclamation Blue, Sand, or White with the Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered on the front left chest and the Reclamation Seal embroidered on the right sleeve in White thread on Blue shirts and Navy on Sand and White shirts.

Dress Shirt Short or long sleeve

Polo Shirt Short or long sleeve

PANTS OR SKIRTS. Employees will provide their own pants, shorts or skirts that are clean, neat and modest in appearance. Reclamation Sand or Khaki is preferred; however, Black or Denim is also acceptable.

OUTERWEAR. Reclamation Blue with Reclamation logotype and offset tagline will be embroidered or applied on front left chest in White and Reclamation seal embroidered or applied to right sleeve if possible (depending on material).

3-in-1 Jacket Water resistant shell with a removable fleece sleeved liner (Liner embroidered with logotype and offset tagline) (Both liner and outer jackets Blue)

Light Jacket Lightweight Nylon with hood

Fleece Vest Fleece vest

MAINTENANCE UNIFORM

Due to the fact that not all Reclamation maintenance employees wear the same uniform, the official uniform for Maintenance workers at specific locations should be at the discretion of the Region adhering to the following guidelines and standards in ranking order:

1. Reclamation employee safety guidelines and policies;

2. Employee union agreements; and

3. When feasible, Visual Identity guidelines.

Uniforms for maintenance employees should allow them to be easily identified by co-workers and the public.

A Maintenance uniform shirt is presently provided but is not a required component for all maintenance staff. There may be Seasonal staff utilizing items on this list in some offices.

SHIRTS. The Reclamation logotype and offset tagline embroidered on the front left chest and the Reclamation seal embroidered on the right sleeve in Navy thread.

Work Shirt Short or long sleeve (Light Blue) Men’s