Civilian Upgrade Awards

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  • By Airman 1st Class Montse Ramirez
  • 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) --   Civilian employees at Whiteman can now update their non-monetary awards through the self-service module in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System using the "Awards and Bonuses" tab in "My Biz."

The ability to update non-monetary awards, such as length of service recognition, exemplary civilian service award and Air Force Civilian Achievement Award, eliminates the need to fax, e-mail or deliver an approved award certificate or other award documentation to the local civilian personnel section or training office.

"Employees get better control of their own destiny and their own career, said Ms. Donna Dempsey, 509th Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Office chief. "It also improves accuracy in employee's records."

Monetary awards, such as notable achievement, special act or service, and time-off awards, must still be updated by the local civilian personnel section.

"It's great because employees are able to put in awards that weren't previously updated in their record," Ms. Dempsey said.

Although supervisors can view and print the awards entered by the employee, they cannot update their employees' information.

This timely and customer-focused initiative is similar to the self-service education update initiative launched in August 2008 and the training update initiative launched in September 2009.

While this additional self-service capability allows employees direct access to update awards, officials strongly encourage users to review their inputs for accuracy before submitting them. Knowingly entering false or misleading information is punishable by disciplinary action, monetary fines or both.

"Employee's are taking more and more control over their careers as we do away with manpower and reduce our numbers," Ms. Dempsey noted.

For more information on the automation of civilian records, call the Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102.

(Editor's Note: 1st Class Montse Ramirez contributed to this article)