{"id":7698,"date":"2018-11-06T08:14:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T18:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/?page_id=7698"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:03:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:03:39","slug":"tech-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/tech-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--blockstudio\/soh\/callout-text--><section class=\"soh__callout container-fluid p-2 p-md-4\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-content-center g-5 m-1\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-5\">\n                <h2 class=\"mt-0 ps-3 soh__callout--title\">National Guard Technician Branch<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-6 rounded shadow p-5 m-3 bg-white soh_description-text\">\n                <p>This page provides essential information, forms and reference materials for Federal Technicians.<\/p>                <div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Guard Technicians of the Army and Air National Guard represent an essential part of the federal workforce. Federal employees provide the day-to-day continuity in the operation and training of Army and Air National Guard unit members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Guard workforce is comprised of military technicians, competitive technicians and Active Guard Reserve (AGRs). Military technicians are required to maintain military membership in the National Guard in order to retain employment. Military technicians perform full-time work in their units, perform military training and duty in their units and are available to enter active military service at any time their unit is called to active duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state Adjutant Generals, subject to federal regulations, are the designated employer of technicians. The Department of Defense, the Army and the Air Force, and the National Guard Bureau all oversee dual-status technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wageandsalary.dcpas.osd.mil\/BWN\/AFWageSchedules\/\">Find the most current WG pay scale information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/pay-leave\/salaries-wages\/\">Find the most current GS &amp; WG pay scale<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngbpdc.ngb.army.mil\/pubs\/TPR\/tprpage.htm\">Technician Personnel Regulations and Supplement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2025\/06\/Technician-Handbook-2017-HR-Guide-Revised.pdf\">Technician Handbook 2017 \u2013 HR Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2025\/06\/Technician-Handbook-2017-HR-Guide-Revised.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/technician-resources\/staffing-and-classification\/how-to-find-your-technician-position-description\/\">Position Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/technician-resources\/staffing-and-classification\/how-to-find-your-technician-position-description\/\">How to Find your Position Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id7698_52003b-06 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:4px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:4px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:4px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);min-height:400px;background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-tabs 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#eeeeee);border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id7698_52003b-06 kt-tabs-has-8-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-vtabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"tab-benefits\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-benefits\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Benefits<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-performanceappraisalsampawards\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-performanceappraisalsampawards\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Performance Appraisals &amp; Awards<\/span><\/a><\/li><li 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Folder<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-employmentverification\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-6 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-employmentverification\" data-tab=\"6\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-6 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Employment Verification<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-dcpdsmybizmyworkplace\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-7 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-dcpdsmybizmyworkplace\" data-tab=\"7\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-7 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">DCPDS \/ My BIZ \/ My Workplace<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-awardsandperformancemanagement\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-8 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-awardsandperformancemanagement\" data-tab=\"8\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-8 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Awards and Performance Management<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab7698_49d4f3-c4\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/healthcare-insurance\/open-season\/\">2025 Federal Benefits Open Season&nbsp;(November 11, 2024 through December 9, 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/pay-leave-administration\/\">Pay &amp; Leave (Administration)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Health &amp; Life Insurance (FEHB &amp; FEGLI) *Coming Soon*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) *Coming Soon*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/selection-board-training\/\">HING HRO Selection Board Training<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab7698_40b2d7-c1\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance Management and Appraisal Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DoD Performance Management and Appraisal Program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>provides a framework for supervisors and managers to communicate expectations and job performance <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>links individual employee performance and organizational goals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>facilitates a fair and meaningful assessment of employee performance <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>establishes a systematic process for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and recognizing and rewarding employee performance that contributes to mission success and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nurtures a high-performance culture that promotes meaningful and ongoing dialogue between employees and supervisors and holds both accountable for performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2024\/05\/HING-APPRAISAL-SPECIAL-SITUATIONS-GUIDE.pdf\">HING \u2013 Special Situations Appraisal Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2024\/05\/PERFORMANCE-MANAGEMENT-HANDOUT-2024.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT HANDOUT 2024.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-e32beaa5-f0bb-4445-9cc6-364378776086\" href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2024\/05\/PERFORMANCE-MANAGEMENT-HANDOUT-2024.pdf\">PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT HANDOUT 2024<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2024\/05\/PERFORMANCE-MANAGEMENT-HANDOUT-2024.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-e32beaa5-f0bb-4445-9cc6-364378776086\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab7698_ecf605-49\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TECHNICIAN RETIREMENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2013\/01\/CSRS-Complete.pdf\">CSRS Overview_ABC-C_10172014<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2013\/01\/FERS-Complete.pdf\">NGB FERS Overview_ABC-C_10152014<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How To Get Your Retirement Estimate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ABC-C provides estimates&nbsp;12&nbsp;months prior to employees\u2019 first date of eligibility for a voluntary retirement.&nbsp; A retirement estimate can only be produced once per 365 day period, and usually takes a couple of months to process, so we recommend you request an estimate at the first opportunity allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2023\/02\/How-to-request-retirement-estimate-in-GRB-full.pdf\">Instructions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning for Retirement <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retirement Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS \/ CSRS Offset)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-Retirement Benefits Overview DCS Schedules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2022\/07\/FERS-Retirement-Overview_020322.pdf\">FERS Retirement Overview Brief (02 MAR 22)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creditable Civilian Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deposit and Redeposit Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.chra.army.mil\/abc?id=kb_article&amp;kb_base=df76d97ff4a01300d853a880ab368742&amp;sys_id=3c5abf91a1862b00d853f0c8284b674f\">Military Buyback Post-56 Deposit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility For Retirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disability Retirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.army.mil\/abc?id=kb_article&amp;kb_base=df76d97ff4a01300d853a880ab368742&amp;sys_id=1f9d9982213f1300d853e615d9d9cb3c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retirement Forms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CSRS\/CSRS Offset Retirement Forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FERS Retirement Forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Retirement Forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disability Retirement Forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retirement Forms Preparation Briefs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2021\/01\/BAL-12-103Healthy-Packet.pdf\">Healthy Retirement Packet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2021\/01\/2020-Healthy-packets-as-of-9-16-2020.pdf\">2020 Healthy Packets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Retirement POC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Ms. Jessica Haleck<\/td><td>jessica.y.haleck.mil@army.mil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">808-672-1385<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ms. Jasmine Imanil<\/td><td>jasmine.k.imanil.civ@army.mil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">808-672-1244<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab7698_0c0d9c-7f\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workers Compensation Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal Employees\u2019 Compensation Act (FECA) passed in 1916 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides compensation to civilian employees of the US for disability due to personal injury or disease sustained in the performance of duty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides benefits to dependents if a work-related injury or disease causes death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funded through agency charge-backs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/dfec\/laws.htm alt=\u201dfor more information about FECA\u201d\">More information about FECA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FECA Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FECA is administered by the Office of Worker\u2019s Compensation Programs (OWCP), U. S. Department of Labor. Each employing agency is serviced by a District Office; Hawaii is serviced by the San Francisco District Office (#13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individual cases are protected under the Privacy Act. Only employee, approved representative and agency may have access to information concerning compensation claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HIPAA does not apply to OWCP or employing agencies as it relates to information concerning the compensation claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one may require an employee or other claimant to waive his\/her right to claim benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FECA is a non-adversarial system. Disputes under FECA are resolved through informal conferences or formal reconsideration at the district office level, through administrative hearings, or review by the independent Employees\u2019 Compensation Appeals Board whose decision is final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits provided under FECA constitute the sole remedy against the United States for work-related injury or death. A Federal Employee of surviving dependent is not entitled to sue the United States or recover damages for such injury or death under any other law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OWCP Form Titles and Descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-1.pdf\">CA-1<\/a> Federal Employee&#8217;s Notice of Truamatic Injury and Claim for Continuation of Pay\/Compensation*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-2.pdf\">CA-2<\/a> Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-2a.pdf\">CA-2a<\/a> Notice of Recurrence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-7.pdf\">CA-7<\/a> Claim for Compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-7a.pdf\">CA-7a<\/a> Time Analysis Form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-7b.pdf\">CA-7b<\/a> Leave Buy Back Worksheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-10.pdf\">CA-10<\/a> What A Federal Employee Should Do When Injured At Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-17.pdf\">CA-17<\/a> Duty Status Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-20.pdf\">CA-20<\/a> Attending Physician&#8217;s Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/owcp\/regs\/compliance\/ca-35.pdf\">CA-35<\/a> Evidence Required in Support of a Claim for Occupational Disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OWCP Training and Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/06\/Supervisors-ECOMP-OWCP-checklist_2015-JUN-8.pptx\">Supervisors ECOMP OWCP checklist_2015 JUN 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/06\/ECOMP-Supervisor-Training_2015-JUN-8.pptx\">ECOMP Supervisor Training_2015 JUN 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/06\/Employee-QuickReference-ECOMP-Process_2015-JUN-8.pdf\">Employee Quick Reference ECOMP Process_2015 JUN 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/06\/ECOMP-Employee-training_2015-JUN-8.pptx\">ECOMP Employee training_2015 JUN 8<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/06\/ECOMP-System-Requirements.pptx\">ECOMP System Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2013\/04\/OWCP-Overview_Supervisor-Training.pdf\">OWCP Overview Supervisor Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2013\/04\/Continuation-of-Pay_Supervisor-Training.pdf\">Continuation of Pay Supervisor Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Points of Contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injury Compensation Program Administrator (ICPA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint Forces Headquarters, Hawaii National Guard (HRO-M)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HRO Fax (808) 672-1225<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OWCP HRO Points of Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary POC: Mr. Frank Mejias, franklin.mejias.civ@army.mil, (808) 672-1232<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary POC: Ms. Jasmine Imanil, jasmine.k.imanil.civ@army.mil, (808) 672-1244<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab7698_dbaf44-21\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronic Personnel Folder (eOPF)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eOPF allows each employee to have an electronic personnel folder instead of a paper folder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/eopf.opm.gov\/nationalguard\/\">Electronic Personnel Folder<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits of the eOPF include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediate access to personnel forms and information for a geographically dispersed workforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-level secure environment with security rules for sensitive information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No loss of official personnel documents due to filing and routing errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced cost associated with storage, maintenance, and retrieval of records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic transfer of human resources data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with agency\u2019s human resources information systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with OPM and federally mandated HR employee record management regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to access your eOPF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/eopf.opm.gov\/nationalguard.\">https:\/\/eopf.opm.gov\/nationalguard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cRequest your eOPF ID\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your personal information, you should get an automated email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you get the email, click \u201cRequest your eOPF Password.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter more personal information, to include your eOPF ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After your receive the password, you will able to log in and access your eOPF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If further assistance is needed logging into eOPF, please send email to: eopfhelpdesk@opm.gov or call 866-275-8518.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before separating or leaving your federal technician position download a copy of your own 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DCPDS Helpdesk:&nbsp; HRS (IS), &nbsp;808 672-1006, ext 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My Biz \/ My Workplace Log-on:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DCPDS PORTAL<\/a> Note: CAC Required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/DCPDS-Desk-Guide-for-Mgrs.pdf\">eSF52 \u2013 DCPDS Desk Guide for Managers:&nbsp;DCPDS Desk Guide for Mgrs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2022\/07\/Updating-Email-Addresses-to-army.mil-for-HIARNG-Technicians-Employees1.pdf\">Updating MY BIZ Email Address to army.mil (HIARNG technicians\/employees)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MYBIZ\/MYWORKPLACE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/Nov-8-Mybiz-with-Audio-Employee.pdf\">MY BIZ DEMO:&nbsp;&nbsp;MY BIZ with Audio (Employee)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/Nov-8-MyWorkplace-with-Audio-Super.pdf\">MY WORKPLACE DEMO:&nbsp;&nbsp;MyWorkplace with Audio (Supervisor)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/Self-Service-User-Guide-MY-WORKPLACE-Mod-4-Ch-2.pdf\">MY WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT REPORTS:&nbsp;&nbsp;Self Service User Guide MY WORKPLACE Mod 4 Ch 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Performance Appraisal Application (<em>PAA<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/PAA-Employee-how-to-guide.pdf\">PAA \u2013 Employee How to Guide:&nbsp;&nbsp;PAA Employee how to guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/PAA_FAQs-Tips-Status-2014JUL.docx\">PAA \u2013 FAQs:&nbsp;PAA_FAQs Tips Status 2014JUL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/PAA-HLR-how-to-guide.pdf\">PAA \u2013 HLR How to Guide:&nbsp;&nbsp;PAA HLR how to guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/PAA-Ratings-Official-how-to-guide-V2.pdf\">PAA \u2013 Rating Official How to Guide:&nbsp;&nbsp;PAA Ratings Official how to guide V2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/PAA-Supv-Top-Ten-Reminders-2014JUL.docx\">PAA \u2013 Top Ten List:&nbsp;&nbsp;PAA Supv Top Ten Reminders 2014JUL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/SS_User_Guide_.pdf\">Self-Service User Guide:&nbsp;SS_User_Guide_<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>eSF52<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/03\/Attachments-to-eSF52-or-RPA.pdf\">Attachments to eSF52 or RPA&nbsp; (Adding attachments to eSF52)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/03\/Authorizing-eSF52-or-RPA_APR15.pdf\">Authorizing eSF52 or RPA_APR15<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/03\/Civilian-Inbox-Views.pdf\">Civilian Inbox Views&nbsp; (Customizing Your Inbox View)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2012\/12\/DCPDS-Desk-Guide-for-Mgrs.pdf\">eSF52 \u2013 DCPDS Desk Guide for Managers in its entirety:&nbsp;&nbsp;DCPDS Desk Guide for Mgrs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/03\/eSF52-or-RPA-Overview_1.pdf\">eSF52 or RPA Overview_1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/03\/NOA-Alpha-List-of-common-requests_11FEB15.pdf\">NOA Alpha List of common requests_11FEB15<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2015\/03\/Note-Pad-in-eSF52-or-RPA.pdf\">Note Pad in eSF52 or RPA&nbsp; (Adding additional info to eS52)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-8 kt-inner-tab7698_d7376d-fe\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards and Performance Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2025\/06\/FY25-HING-Performance-Management-Awards-Bulletin.pdf\">FY25 HING Performance Management Awards Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2025\/06\/HING-FORM-32_BLANK.pdf\">FY25 HING FORM 32<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hro\/files\/2024\/11\/NGB-Form-32.pdf\">NGB Form 32<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngbpdc.ngb.army.mil\/pubs\/TPR\/tprpage.htm\">&nbsp;\u2013 Used for awards greater than $10,000.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngbpdc.ngb.army.mil\/pubs\/TPR\/tprpage.htm\">TPR 451<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Awards 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