Get Fws 3-2097. Authorization For Standby Duty

The FWS 3-2097 form is an essential document for employees seeking authorization for standby duty within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This guide aims to provide clear and concise instructions on how to accurately complete the form online.

Follow the steps to fill out the FWS 3-2097 form correctly.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the FWS 3-2097 form and open it in the editing interface.
2. In the 'Employee' field, enter your name to identify yourself as the individual requesting standby duty authorization.
3. Fill in the 'Station' field with the name of the station where you are based.
4. In the 'Region' field, specify the region that corresponds to your station.
5. Under 'Purpose/Nature of Request', select or indicate whether you are seeking initial authorization, reauthorization, or submitting an annual report.
6. Describe the station's needs for standby duty in the provided section, detailing the nature of the request.
7. Indicate the total number of weekly hours required for standby duty coverage, including your scheduled hours.
8. List any alternatives to standby duty that were considered, along with reasons why these options were not feasible.
9. Indicate whether you recommend authorization, reauthorization, or termination of standby duty.
10. Once you have completed the form, sign it in the 'Submitted by' section, and add the date.
11. The form will also need concurrence from the Assistant Regional Director. Ensure they sign and date the form.
12. Finally, the Regional Director must approve the form by signing and dating it.
13. After completing the form, you can save any changes, download a copy, print it for your records, or share it with the necessary parties.

Complete the FWS 3-2097 form online today to ensure your standby duty authorization is submitted promptly.