MCO 12271.1 governs telework policy and procedures for Marine Corps civilian employees, including schedules, eligibility, and time accounting.
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It defines regular, recurring, and situational telework schedules and establishes position and employee eligibility criteria. It requires telework time to be accounted for and reported on timecards, with specific codes for APF employees.
Applies to: This Order applies to all Marine Corps Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) civilian employees
There are two types of telework schedules: regular/recurring and situational. (paragraph 4)
Positions eligible for telework are those involving tasks and work activities that are portable, do not depend on the employees being at the official duty station, and are conducive to supervisory oversight at the alternative worksite. (paragraph 2)
The employee’s performance must be at the Fully Successful level or above and the employee must have demonstrated appropriate work habits to include the ability to work independently without close supervision. (paragraph 2)
Positions that require daily, on-site contact with other employees or customers, require direct handling of secure materials or systems, or contact with machinery, equipment, or vehicles are not suitable for telework. (paragraph 2)
When an emergency occurs, telework-ready employees in the affected area are expected to telework as scheduled for the duration of the emergency. (paragraph 5)