Aug. 9, 2010 TAP helps Airmen transition to civilian life Airmen planning to separate or retire are encouraged to participate in the Air Force transition assistance program to help them make informed decisions on life after active-duty service.The Department of Defense partners with the Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs to provide TAP workshops at
Aug. 6, 2010 AFPC command changes hands Command of managing personnel programs and carrying out policies affecting Air Force active-duty and civilian members changed hands in an afternoon ceremony here Aug. 6.Brig. Gen. A.J. Stewart became the Air Force Personnel Center's 24th commander during a change of command ceremony. The
Aug. 6, 2010 New employees to be automatically enrolled in TSP New legislation that called for automatic enrollment of newly hired and eligible civilian federal employees, as well as certain rehires, into the Thrift Savings Plan began Aug. 1.This automatic enrollment feature is in compliance with the June 22, 2009, TSP Enhancement Act that authorizes federal
Aug. 3, 2010 NAF HR issues addressed during conference Nearly 100 Air Force human resources professionals recently met here for the 2010 Non-appropriated Fund Human Resources worldwide conference.This was the first time the conference has been held since 2003 and included topics on NAF employee recruiting, labor relations, retention methods and new
July 28, 2010 Air Force Personnel Center stands up new Operating Location The recent establishment of an operating location at the Air Force District of Washington represents the next step in centralizing civilian staffing by the Air Force Personnel Center. The transition ensures reach-back capability for on-site personnel specialists who fill positions located at
July 23, 2010 AFPC civilian director appointed into the SES The Air Force Personnel Center celebrated the appointment of one of its directors into the Senior Executive Service during a pinning on ceremony July 22.Michelle LoweSolis, the Civilian Force Integration director, was appointed into the SES after demonstrating exceptional skill and ability to lead
July 21, 2010 Air Force Civilian Service website reveals depth, innovation to federal employment Jobseekers unfamiliar with the civilian employment opportunities within the Air Force now have a new online resource that defines the numerous career fields and outlines many of the benefits of being a federal employee working side by side with uniformed Airmen.The site, www.afciviliancareers.com,
July 16, 2010 News service keeps Airmen informed An electronic news service featuring the latest Air Force manpower, personnel and services information is available to help Airmen make informed decisions about their Air Force careers.More than 15,000 members subscribe to the Manpower, Personnel and Services News Service, however Air Force
July 15, 2010 Hiring authority expanded to certain cyber security jobs Air Force managers hiring civilian federal employees for certain cyber security positions have been authorized to use the streamlined Schedule A hiring authority to help expeditiously fill more than 680 positions.The Department of Defense grants the use of Schedule A in specific cases, including
July 12, 2010 Hiring authority key in meeting goals, faster hiring As the Air Force continues to seek highly qualified talent to compliment its growing civilian work force, officials are promoting active use of the Schedule A hiring authority to fill these positions with qualified personnel.Schedule A hiring is a special streamlined hiring authority available to