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 PUBLIC LAW 108–136—NOV. 24, 2003

117 STAT. 1447

(2) The term ‘‘high-performing organization’’ means an organization whose performance exceeds that of comparable providers, whether public or private. (3) The term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ means the Secretary of a military department and the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Defense Agencies. SEC. 338. NAVAL AVIATION DEPOTS MULTI-TRADES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

(a) DEMONSTRATION PROJECT REQUIRED.—In accordance with section 4703 of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy shall carry out a demonstration project under which three Naval Aviation Depots are given the flexibility to promote by one grade level workers who are certified at the journey level as able to perform multiple trades. (b) SELECTION REQUIREMENTS.—As a condition on eligibility for selection to participate in the demonstration project, the head of a Naval Aviation Depot shall submit to the Secretary a business case analysis and concept plan— (1) that, on the basis of the results of analysis of work processes, demonstrate that process improvements would result from the trade combinations proposed to be implemented under the demonstration project; and (2) that describes the improvements in cost, quality, or schedule of work that are anticipated to result from the participation in the demonstration project. (c) PARTICIPATING WORKERS.—(1) Actual worker participation in the demonstration project shall be determined through competitive selection. Not more than 15 percent of the wage grade journeyman at a demonstration project location may be selected to participate. (2) Job descriptions and competency-based training plans must be developed for each worker while in training under the demonstration project and once certified as a multi-trade worker. A certified multi-trade worker who receives a pay grade promotion under the demonstration project must use each new skill during at least 25 percent of the worker’s work year. (d) FUNDING SOURCE.—Appropriations for operation and maintenance of the Naval Aviation Depots selected to participate in the demonstration project shall be used as the source of funds to carry out the demonstration project, including the source of funds for pay increases made under the project. (e) DURATION.—The demonstration project shall be conducted during fiscal years 2004 through 2006. (f) REPORT.—Not later than January 15, 2007, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress describing the results of the demonstration project. (g) GAO EVALUATION.—The Secretary shall transmit a copy of the report to the Comptroller General. Within 90 days after receiving the report, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress an evaluation of the report.

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