Want to know more? Check out the following links that are specifically tailored to the Supervisors and Managers of the USGS...
Alternative Discipline Guide
Find out about an innovative approach to discipline.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Learn how to understand, address, and manage conflict within the work environment.
Attendance and Leave Handbook
DOI handbook on absence and leave.
Classification: Monster PC Web Pages
Information about Position Classification and access to the FastClass system.
Competitive Sourcing (Internal Office of Communications site) NOTE>> this page hasn't been updated since 2006
Office of Communications site containing a wealth of information concerning Competitive Sourcing.
CORE Program
A fresh start for USGS employees that provides an informal environment for confidential problem solving and dispute resolution.
Diversity
Internal USGS site with links to information on how you can better implement and manage a diverse workforce.
Employee Relations
Read and download the USGS Workplace Violence Handbook to learn how to deal with acts of violence or threats of violence in the workplace.
Ethics and Conduct
Internal site that details the standards of conduct and responsibilities of government employees within the Department of the Interior. Provides details on accepting and giving gifts, and allowable financial investments.
FAIR Act (Internal Office of Budget and Performance site)
A mandatory process for identifying the functions of USGS.
USGS Workforce Planning Hiring Guidance
Table providing guidance on different hiring avenues available to the USGS.
Mandatory Training
By topic including Supervisory.
Pay and Benefits
Information on pay issues and employee benefits, including retirement, insurance, salary charts, leave, worklife benefits, etc.
Required Document by Action Type
Here's a chart that will tell you what documents are needed for each type of Personnel Action.
Supervisory Development
Promoting a culture within the USGS that recognizes, supports and honors supervisors for the crucial role they play in ensuring the excellence of our science.
Supervisory Orientation Toolkit
Orientation and training of new employees
Training Opportunities
Ways to enhance the scientific and technical skills of the USGS workforce. OPM's Training Policy Handbook.
Workers' Compensation Program (DOI Website)
Information on the Workers' Compensation Program and links to SIMS.
Workforce Planning
A set of tools to give you some of the data necessary to do Workforce Planning in your organization.
For more detailed information, contact your
Servicing Human Resources Office for assistance.
