| Comment Number: | OL-10503987 |
| Received: | 3/8/2005 9:53:08 AM |
| 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:
Thought the current system has many flaws, it still sounds better than what is proposed. Most of the information is unclear and too general in nature. Don't understand the tier system at all---who determines what the importance of your position, what other positions it will be lumped with, and where it should be. It sounds like it would be very difficult for anyone to get into a different pay scale. If anything, think it will give employees less incentive and definitely set up an atmosphere of competition and distrust. It sounds like the same old story, some people will make out like bandits, and others, no matter how hard they work, the responsibilities of their job, etc will get no where. I've worked in the civilian sector as well as the government sector--so often I've seen jobs go to people because they are "nice" not because they are qualified or even teachable, and they get by just fine. Often times, it seems like someone else in the office has to pick up the slack for those people and are seldom rewarded. Getting step increases or cost of living raises is about the only thing one can look forward to, and it appears like those will be taken away. I doubt that this will change. There is very little said about retirement benefits or changes and how they will effect the individual. In fairness, I think this new system puts a heavy "burden" on the supervisor and places them in very delicate situations---we're assuming the supervisor is a fair individual, having to make difficult decisions, working within their budget allowed and deciding who should/should not receive raises and how much.