USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-128 — Non-us Citizen Personnel And Position Actions--germany

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-128 governs non-US citizen personnel and position actions for Germany’s applicable US Forces activities.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-128
  • Title: NON-US CITIZEN PERSONNEL AND POSITION ACTIONS--GERMANY
  • Date: 2023-03-10

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The publication covers actions requested by supervisors and employees, Requests for Personnel Action, effective dates, and follow-up actions after approval. It includes DCPDS processing instructions, Nature of Action families, and emergency procedures for electronic submission failures.

Applies to: It applies to United States (US) Forces activities in Germany for which the US Air Forces in Europe act as executive agent for Local National (LN) civilian employment matters and who are serviced by the Foreign Forces Payroll Office (FFPO), Kaiserslautern.

Topics covered

  • Personnel actions
  • Position actions
  • Requests for Personnel Action
  • Defense Civilian Personnel Data System
  • Effective dates of actions
  • Emergency RPA submission procedures

Questions and answers

What must supervisors do before submitting a personnel or position action?

When an action is required or planned, the supervisor consults with the servicing Civilian Personnel Section (CPS) if help is needed on technical aspects of the action, ensures that coordination and approvals are obtained prior to submitting a request, and transmits an electronic request in DCPDS asking the CPS to take action. (paragraph 1)

When does the CPS process individual personnel and position actions?

CPS processes individual personnel and position actions only upon receipt of an electronic request in DCPDS from the supervisor unless an action must be taken under law or by other authority, or the decision to take an action is not within the supervisor’s purview, e.g., a labor court decision orders the restoration of an employee to duty. (paragraph 1)

Can employees request personnel actions?

Personnel actions addressed in this paragraph may be requested by employees. (paragraph 1)

What must supervisors verify before approving parental leave?

Supervisors must verify employee’s eligibility with the CPS before approving. (paragraph 1)

When may an oral resignation be accepted?

Oral resignations provided by employees may be accepted on an exceptional basis only, but must be confirmed by the supervisor or operating official. (paragraph 1)

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