USGS Hiring Incentives

Hiring incentives are tools that may be used to help attract and retain employees when the Bureau would likely find it difficult to attract suitable candidates or retain employees with critical skills that contribute towards the Bureau's mission. Below are available hiring incentives, in addition to basic salary and other benefits available to employees. Please contact your servicing Human Resources Office to help you understand which incentives and requirements are appropriate for your situation.

Recruitment and Retention Tools and Other Flexibilities — A summary of all available incentives and other flexible work arrangements.

Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives (3Rs) are compensation flexibilities available to help Federal agencies recruit and retain a world-class workforce.

Student Loan Repayment

Superior Qualification Appointments

Creditable Service for Annual Leave for Non-Federal Work Experience and Experience in the Uniformed Service

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