JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
The Air Force District of Washington Transition Working Group met Aug. 9, to respond and review questions received from AFDW employees and directors.
The TRW is comprised of one representative from each directorate and is chartered to address concerns with the NSPS to GS conversion.
"Our intent with the TRW is to make sure everyone understands the rules we were given and has a fair chance to discuss their concerns," said Col. Phillip Gibbons, AFDW vice commander.
Each directorate and supervisor also has a role in the NSPS to GS conversion process. Their input and review is critical in ensuring concerns are properly vetted prior to their TWG representative.
As the TWG continues to work to understand the processes and the main differences in the systems, their goal is to provide transparency into the process and work to resolve employees concerns.
"In comparison to the NSPS system, GS is not as flexible when it comes to the classification of personnel descriptions," said Lt. Col. William Brinley, AFDW deputy director for Manpower, Personnel and Services. "Our classifiers must adhere to Office of Personnel Management guidelines and policy when classifying a position."
"Rules for classifying GS positions are very rigid, where NSPS was more flexible," he said.
For other differences in the two systems visit the DoD Civilian Personnel Management Service website.
Employees are encouraged to speak with their directorate's representative to stay abreast of the progress being made.
"At the end of this process, everyone should clearly understand how their job was converted," Colonel Gibbins said. "We owe that to our civilian airmen."