Human Resources

Overall leadership and management of the USGS human resources (HR) program is provided by the Bureau Human Resources Officer, who

•  Develops and implements policies, programs, and services to provide a broad range of human resource issues, including
  • career management
  • collaborative action and dispute resolution
  • compensation
  • employment
  • executive resources
  • labor and employee relations
  • performance management
  • workforce and succession plans
• Leads the evaluation and oversight of the HR program
• Assists and advises USGS management in the planning and implementation of human resource goals consistent with agency policies and mission
• Provides advice and support for the planning, development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of HR information systems
• Conducts formulation, justification, and execution activities for the Office of Human Resources budget
• Provides for the active participation on a variety of leadership teams and committees, both at the bureau and agency level, to facilitate HR's role as a partner and consultant to management

Important Links

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employment and Information Center
• Helpful Pay and  Benefits Links
• Mendenhall Postdoctoral Jobs
• Nationwide Standard Position Descriptions
• New Employee Information
• Search USGS Job Vacancies
• SES, SL, and ST Information
• Students and Recent Graduates
• Supervisor's Toolkit
• USGS Career Cards
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Whistleblower Protection

Systems

• Employee Express
• eOPF — Employee User Guide — PIV Card Registration Guide
• Position Classification
• Quicktime
• TSP

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