Federal Daily - May 12, 2009

Union Applauds Proposed FY 2010 Staffing Increases

The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) praised President Obama’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 budget request, which includes funding for 700 additional Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees, as well as more staff at the IRS. NTEU last week released a preliminary review of the administration’s FY 2010 budget plan, which NTEU President Colleen Kelley said demonstrates a commitment to strengthening federal agencies. Obama is seeking some $2.3 billion in salaries and expenses for FDA, an increase of about $300 million. The FDA budget request would provide for nearly 700 new employees in addition to the staffing increases provided in the FY 2009 omnibus appropriations measure. FDA has been under increasing pressure in large part because of a rash of food-borne illnesses, as well as tainted products entering the country, Kelley said. Also, the administration is requesting $12.1 billion for the IRS in FY 2010, up from the $11.5 billion appropriated for FY 2009. The IRS request seeks an increase in funding for enforcement, which has suffered significant reductions in certain kinds of personnel, including revenue officers and revenue agents, Kelley said. The president also sought a $1.1 billion increase over FY 2009 funding for the Social Security Administration to pay for additional positions there, including at the Office of Disability Review and Adjudication, Kelley said. “I am pleased to see this budget document reflects an understanding both of the important role government plays in the life of every American and the vital part federal employees play in meeting the mission of their agencies,” said Kelley. To see more, go to: www.nteu.org/PressKits/PressRelease/PressRelease.aspx?ID=1427.

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CBP Seeks to Recruit Human Resources Pros

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a one-day recruiting event for human resources professionals on May 14 in Washington, D.C. The event will provide prospective applicants with the opportunity to interact with supervisors and managers who have openings and to learn about current and upcoming positions in human resources. The positions being filled include: human resources specialist, human resources specialist for employee relations, human resources specialist labor relations and supervisory human resources specialist.  Salaries range from $33,000 a year (GS-5) to $153,000 (GS-15). “We wanted to reduce application hurdles for qualified applicants to start the process toward a rewarding career as Human Resources professional with CBP,” said Human Resources Management Assistant Commissioner Chris Gaugler. The recruiting fair will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the JW Marriott at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., CBP said. To see more, go to: www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_releases/05082009_3.xml.

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Air Force Announces Chief Master Sergeant

The Air Force last week announced it had selected Chief Master Sergeant James A. Roy to become the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. Roy will be installed into the position at a June 30 appointment ceremony, which coincides with the retirement of Rodney J. McKinley, the Air Force’s current Chief Master Sergeant. Roy, stationed at Camp Smith, Hawaii, now serves as the senior enlisted leader and advisor to the U.S. Pacific Command combatant commander, representing more than 200,000 airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines. “I am confident that Chief Roy will carry the best interests of our Air Force family forward to our nations leaders as we support today's joint fight and rebalance our force for the challenges ahead," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz. To see more, go to: www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123148398.

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