http://xml.gov/stratml/drybridge/BLN.xmlPerformance PlanBrand Lee NiemannBLN_51d72298-7480-4ddd-92c7-2a7a4699ac33_06b01812-86ed-11e0-bef8-2d6b7a64ea2aTo support Cross-Goal Strategy 1-3: Results and Accountability, Innovation and Collaboration, and Best Science Available._93738ee6-b39a-42ae-a5c2-c7645b557055Ontology for Segment Data ArchitectureConduct Ontology for Segment Data Architecture (OSDA) Using a Community of Practice in Support of a Metadata Summit and Development of an Enterprise Data Management Strategy_de911627-c3dc-4ce5-9ef0-a25c55fd491a1Strategic Plan elements supported: Cross-Goal Strategy 1-3: Results and Accountability, Innovation and Collaboration, and Best Science Available. Assumptions: Permission to lead an agency Community of Practice, cooperation from Segment leads to provide the information (metadata) to populate the framework, contractor support, and the Branch’s Data Architect updated plan to conduct a Metadata Summit and develop an Enterprise Data Management Strategy.Domain OntologiesProvide status of work on domain ontologies (data models) for air, land water, and emergency management._168ac577-d740-44ea-b4ba-748034c8758d1.1OSDA FrameworkProvide OSDA framework (introduction, purpose, structure, interfaces, to do list, etc.) in a Web 2.0 Wiki Page in collaboration with the Branch’s Data Architect._a550ad65-c10d-4733-96a6-2016e8cfefbd1.2Ontology/Semantic TechnologyParticipate in ontology/semantic technology conferences, training, and communities of practice related to EPA’s Segment topics (see eleven at http://gov2.wik.is/Ontology_for_Segment_Data_Architecture)._cfe032ae-1496-4a78-9918-161af3871d261.3Metadata Summit and Enterprise Data Management StrategySupport the Branch’s Data Architect in producing the Metadata Summit and Enterprise Data Management Strategy._1e075071-1b0f-45bc-99d5-6d02e5b373f51.4Web 2.0 TransformationTransforms the Way We Do Our Work Through Web 2.0_ab81c817-1ee2-4147-92d7-0167e14f11492Strategic Plan elements supported: Cross-Goal Strategy 1-3: Results and Accountability, Innovation and Collaboration, and Best Science Available. Assumptions: EPA management and staff cooperate in piloting Web 2.0 Wikis, we start with our upcoming Division Retreat, training is provided to the staff, and continued participation in the Harvard University Leadership for a Networked World Program.PARSProduce an example of transforming the way we do EPA Performance Appraisal and Recognition System (PARS) so employees can show/see how their elements and standards link to and provide a clean line of sight to EPA's strategic goals using my own PARS ongoing journal or record._0dcfe30d-4863-4008-a22d-22154a42fa012.1EAProduce an example of transforming the way we do EPA Enterprise Architecture (EA) by participating in EA Team Meetings and Training._3a589357-739c-4fb4-b80e-526b4703b9662.2Solutions and Segment Architecture and Geospatial LOBProduce an example of transforming the way we deliver the EPA EA to the OMB/Federal Enterprise Architecture Program Management Office (FEA PMO) and to our partners by participating in the Solutions and Segment Architecture Teams and the Geospatial Line of Business._f9cb1bc9-615e-4ece-9096-7a2909f49b6d2.3Harvard Leadership ProgramProduce an example of transforming the way we communicate the EPA EA and the leadership and strategic management responsibilities of CIOs to the Transition Team by participating in the all the above and the Harvard University Leadership for a Networked World Program._694d9d9e-bf0c-4c54-b8a6-3ef94a75cd5a2.4Special ProjectsPerforms Special Projects to Transform Work Processes and Results_8566b87d-478c-4790-a9ba-ce181942355e3Strategic Plan elements supported: Cross-Goal Strategy 1-3: Results and Accountability, Innovation and Collaboration, and Best Science Available Assumptions: EPA management and staff cooperate in piloting semantification of emails and documents by providing public domain content, attendance at related meetings, conferences, and training is supported, and there is time and resources to do these special projects in preference to work on goals 1 and 2.SemantificationPilot semantification of emails and documents in support of better and more efficient EPA Guidance, E-Rulemaking, and other EPA management activities requiring the more automated processing of comments, opinions, etc. with reduced risk._06ec041f-d110-46f1-8765-c116588ca5e63.1Shenandoah Valley Science SymposiumParticipate in the Shenandoah Valley Science Symposium and it related activities._594abbb6-a355-4d7f-812b-bf1d9f593ee83.2Cross-Agency, Interagency, and Partnership ActivitiesParticipate in cross-agency (e.g. Web Work Group, Web 2.0 Team), interagency (e.g. Quarterly IT Forums), and partnership activities (e.g. Earth Science Information Partnership)_62be2754-a309-40c2-b5a7-5563243ba64a3.3Special ProjectsPilot other special projects as assigned since this is a “living document”._c5f7e3db-fd2f-4b7d-b8de-107558254ef63.4Resource ManagementManages resources and, where applicable, contracts, and performs fiscal responsibilities_f5a9709e-67d2-44ce-a94e-0049afa760de4Strategic Plan elements supported: Cross-Goal Strategy 1-3: Results and Accountability, Innovation and Collaboration, and Best Science Available. Assumptions: That I will not be directing contractors, but working with authorized contract officers.FMFIA and Circular A-123Ensure programmatic, administrative and financial activities comply with Federal Managers’ Financial integrity Act (FMFIA) and OMB Circular A-123, Internal Control Systems, to protect against waste, abuse and mismanagement._e1fb833c-40fe-448c-b76e-6a7fafeda2d94.1Contracts, Grants and Interagency AgreementsEnsure contracts, grants and interagency agreements are administered in accordance with Federal Procurement Regulations and EPA policies and guidance, e.g., Contracts Management Manual and Managing Financial Assistance Agreements._36fdc31d-8e12-407a-879a-a49688f86a3c4.2Efficiency and EffectivenessEnsure products delivered reflect that resources were used effectively and efficiently according to Agency policies and guidance, and Federal regulations._66b31535-f61e-4331-bfa4-932e7e13ee644.3Facilities, Equipment, Recycling and ReuseEnsure facilities and equipment are used appropriately and safely; promote recycling and reuse of supplies where possible._fc189d24-69dc-46fe-ae65-abd636b9512a4.42008-10-012009-09-302010-02-08http://gov2.wik.is/EPA_Performance_Appraisal_and_Recognition_SystemOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net