Question: When the intercom goes off on post for emergency notifications/alerts/exercises, no one can hear it inside the buildings. Is there any way we can get the NEC to send out a notification through the computers that overrides all programs so the folks inside can see the notice that is being heard outside?
Answer: Great idea! Presently the NEC is standing by for a program that will alert our desktops as well as cellular devices that are registered in the system. The program is being piloted at another installation and pending the results, we will look to aquire such a program.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
6 Nov 13 - BMM
Question: Borrowed Military Manpower (BMM). Concerned that it is not reflected against our stats. With the help of BMM, we are able to make the mission, but we wouldn't have if we didn't have the BMM. As we report our stats at the PMR, it looks like we don't need the civilian positions that we have lost but are covering down on with BMM. Is there anything we can do?
Answer: I agree, unfortunately there is not much we can do at this point. We need to provide service to our customers (Soldier, Family Members, Retirees, Civilians) and if we don't utilize BMM, our customers will suffer. Unfortunately we are also still working off a draft copy of the latest CLS. We have not received proper guidance from IMCOM yet.
Answer: I agree, unfortunately there is not much we can do at this point. We need to provide service to our customers (Soldier, Family Members, Retirees, Civilians) and if we don't utilize BMM, our customers will suffer. Unfortunately we are also still working off a draft copy of the latest CLS. We have not received proper guidance from IMCOM yet.
6 Nov 13 - Priority Placement Program (PPP)
Question: Please explain the process of the Priority Placement Program (PPP)?
Answer: As a DA Civilian travels overseas to another position or relocates with their Soldier spouse, they are placed on the PPP list. If the employee takes a position overseas, the agency cannot hire a permanent employee against that position. Employees have return rights to a position equal or lesser grade than their position when they originally departed. when they return, they can go back to that position or take another position elsewhere. If they do not take the position, they are removed from the PPP list. If you have specific concerns, please consult CPAC.
Answer: As a DA Civilian travels overseas to another position or relocates with their Soldier spouse, they are placed on the PPP list. If the employee takes a position overseas, the agency cannot hire a permanent employee against that position. Employees have return rights to a position equal or lesser grade than their position when they originally departed. when they return, they can go back to that position or take another position elsewhere. If they do not take the position, they are removed from the PPP list. If you have specific concerns, please consult CPAC.
6 Nov 13 - CES Basic Course for Temps
Question: Concerned with our temps who take the CES Basic Course online every year because their term ends before they can take the resident phase of the course. What can we do about this?
Answer: We are working with DHR in preparing an Annual Training Guidance and Workforce Development Plan that goes out 3-5 years. We will look at the PBG and prepare an Order of Merit List (OML) for civilian training and will spend year-end money on training for folks who need it. The Annual Training Guidance will be out by the end of Jan 2014.
Answer: We are working with DHR in preparing an Annual Training Guidance and Workforce Development Plan that goes out 3-5 years. We will look at the PBG and prepare an Order of Merit List (OML) for civilian training and will spend year-end money on training for folks who need it. The Annual Training Guidance will be out by the end of Jan 2014.
6 Nov 13 - MWR Rec Activities
Question: What is the purpose in having youth recreational activities if the facilities are always closed? FMWR has lost so much money this summer. The roller skating rink is a prime example. If they publicize it more, more children and parents will attend.
Answer: We are trying to get the workd out about events. FMWR marketing utilizes several venues to get the word out - Community News & Notes (CNN), Frontline, Quality times Magazine, Marne Messages, MWR Link, Facebook and we even put information out at FRG Meetings and FOD Reports that are sent to units. We are working on an APP that we came up with at a Focus Group with spouses. It should be out soon. Please send us any ideas you have to get the word out.
Answer: We are trying to get the workd out about events. FMWR marketing utilizes several venues to get the word out - Community News & Notes (CNN), Frontline, Quality times Magazine, Marne Messages, MWR Link, Facebook and we even put information out at FRG Meetings and FOD Reports that are sent to units. We are working on an APP that we came up with at a Focus Group with spouses. It should be out soon. Please send us any ideas you have to get the word out.
6 Nov 13 - Promiting From Within
Question: Is there somehow a hiring policy that could be put in place for management to initiate promoting from within?
Answer: Unfortunately we cannot change DA policy. As positions become available, I encourage you to apply for them. If you don't get it, maybe you can talk to the person who was chosen to find out what qualifications they had that you didn't. Look for ways to improve yourself and your interview skills. Be prepared - if you do move up, you may have to move locations, and some folks are not willing to do that.
Answer: Unfortunately we cannot change DA policy. As positions become available, I encourage you to apply for them. If you don't get it, maybe you can talk to the person who was chosen to find out what qualifications they had that you didn't. Look for ways to improve yourself and your interview skills. Be prepared - if you do move up, you may have to move locations, and some folks are not willing to do that.
6 Nov 13 - Pay back furlough days
Question: Rumor has it that DA is contemplating paying back the furlough days to Civilian employees. Is this true?
Answer: Civilians were reimbursed for lost days during the government shut down starting 1 Oct 13. for furloughed days in FY13, there will be no reimbursement.
Answer: Civilians were reimbursed for lost days during the government shut down starting 1 Oct 13. for furloughed days in FY13, there will be no reimbursement.
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