| Comment Number: | EM-023167 |
| Received: | 3/16/2005 6:00:44 PM |
| Subject: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment |
| Title: | National Security Personnel System |
| CFR Citation: | 5 CFR Chapter XCIX and Part 9901 |
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Comments:
To Whom It May Concern, I have reviewed as much of the NSPS information that I could get my hands on. I've listened to many opinionated, emotional comments from fellow civil servants. As with any new program there are growing pains that we all must work with. In general it looks like the new NSPS program has many great points across the board that will help keep America safe and strong from the government civilian employment arena. But I have two general concerns that permeates several aspects of this program. Let me explain. There are some assumptions that "supervisors" referenced throughout the material have been and will be actively involved and fair in the disposition of their duties with their subordinates. For the most part, "actively involved" has not an is not a reality for many of us. Supervisors are so busy just simply trying to meet the increased tempo of there duties, that "actively involved" with subordinates careers just do not fit in their extended days. Most of us are on our own and our duties have also increased and extended our days too. This is the reality of working as a government employee in this post 911 era while we are at war. This does not mean that our supervisors are not doing his or her jobs, they are simply swamped to meet the hard mission requirements they face daily. It's almost a dream if anyone thinks that things will better in order to comply with these elements of NSPS in today's work environment. Next, let me address the term "fair" that I referred to above. Even though my supervisor is fair, I have had less than fair in my past. I am on my second career in the Air Force and have a total of over 40 years working for the Air Force and America -- 30 years as an active duty Airman, and now 10 years as a civil servant. When it comes to the pay increases, awards and other "perks" available to us, I'm afraid that the "good ole boy" syndrome may completely undermine the good intentions of NSPS. If a subordinate is the "fair haired person" (and believe me it's out there), then they will get the perks while the rest of us watch and can do nothing about it but accept the unfair cards dealt to us based on the rules of NSPS. I admire the high standards NSPS is trying to achieve, I just do not think it has realistic goals when the power of the rewards are left totally at the level of the supervisors. Many people will be hurt through this. In closing, I believe in America and the government running it. If I didn't, I would not be on my 41st year working for the Air Force. I vote in every national and local election. I am committed to and involved with my country. Please accept my humble comments as voice to help keep us strong and and safe. I, like you, want NSPS to succeed and yet be fair to all of the employees it serves. May God continue to bless the team of people trying to implement NSPS, our leaders and America! We are the truly are the best country in the world! V/R,