The NSPS Briefing Slides from Ms. Ann McFadden's briefing on 07 Oct 2004 are available for download here.  For more info on NSPS, you can visit the DoD NSPS website which is updated whenever news is issued by clicking here.

TSP Toll Free Number -- Beginning 1 July 2004, you will be able to reach the TSP Board by calling a toll-free number.  The toll-free number is 1-877-968-3778. Employees who are hearing impaired can use the toll-free TDD number which is 1-877-847-4385.  (Click here for more details)

 FEGLI Open Season -- The FEGLI Program began on August 29, 1954. To celebrate this year’s 50th anniversary of the FEGLI Program, OPM is conducting an Open Season from 1-30 Sep 2004.  The effective date for Open Season elections will not become effective until the first day of the first pay period that begins on or after September 1, 2005.  For most employees on a biweekly pay period, this will be September 4, 2005.  (Click here for more details)

CIVTRACKS -- The Department of the Army developed an automated tracking system to account for civilian employees supporting unclassified military contingencies and mobilization exercises.  It is the employee's responsibility to submit deployment data (name, SSN, type of civilian, operation name, dates) every time there is a change in duty location while deployed, including the initial move from the home station.  Logging onto https://cpol.army.mil/CIVTRACKS will provide access to CIVTRACKS.  For system security reasons a userid and password are required.  Contact your servicing personnel specialist to be issued the userid and password.  Questions regarding CIVTRACKS should be directed to CIVTRACKS@ASAMRA.hoffman.army.mil. 

A Human Resource Reference Guide is now available that provides managers with quick and easy information on recruitment methods and incentives for appropriated fund positions. 

Retirement Wishes from the White House - If you have someone retiring from your organization after serving his or her country faithfully for thirty or more years, consider giving them something that will make a lasting impression -- a Letter of Appreciation from the White House which bears the President’s signature.  (Click here for more details)

  Emergency Contact Data -- Due to the continuing threat against Americans, the Department of the Army has implemented an automated method whereby all employees who are US citizens may document their emergency contact data.  This is an important effort to ensure correct information is readily available in the event of an emergency.  The emergency data will only be made available to those authorized individuals who will be directly involved in the actual process of notifying your emergency contact(s) and processing or assisting with the necessary documents in the event of an emergency.  We strongly encourage you to take a few minutes out of your schedule to REGISTER AND ENTER YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT DATA.

  Employment Verification -- Anytime you need to have your employment or salary verified, such as when you apply for an apartment lease, car loans, mortgage, and other major loans, direct your bank, loan, or credit institution; background checking company; or even a prospective employer to the online Employment Verification Service.  (Click here for more details )

  Army Exit Survey -- Department of the Army civilians retiring or otherwise opting to leave Army employment now have a formal opportunity to share their reasons for moving on with commanders and personnel managers through a web-based survey.  (Click here for more details and/or to complete an Exit Survey.) 

Mission

The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center's (CPAC) goal is to provide accurate and timely advisory services in the administration of civilian personnel services in a regionalized environment.  This office is responsible for developing, promoting, and monitoring civilian personnel policies to meet the needs of management, supervisors, and the workforce and represents the installation in external contacts with the South Central Civilian Personnel Operations Center (SC CPOC).  The purpose of this site is to better serve the managers and employes of Fort Lee, Virginia, by putting information at their fingertips.