AFPC creates single focal point for civilian personnel Published May 5, 2006 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The Air Force Personnel Center is centralizing civilian personnel management into a single operation to better develop the civilian work force. The missions of the directorates of civilian employment and civilian force management and the civilian field operations branch will be combined to form the directorate of civilian force integration, creating a "cradle to grave" civilian personnel function. “Our vision is one Air Force, one civilian personnel system, one centralized civilian personnel process,” said Col. James Sturch, who will lead the new directorate. Operations at the new directorate are expected to begin in July. In the interim, there will be a comprehensive review of all business processes focused on increased effectiveness and better and faster customer service. Employees may continue to access information and services using current methods. They may also continue using the same contact information to reach their career field functional managers. Prospective employees can ask about job openings they have applied for by calling 1-800-616-3775.