Reporting and Decision Resources

Harassment (whether or not it is based on a protected basis) Sexual Harassment

Can be reported to the following:

→ Immediate Supervisor (if immediate supervisor is the harasser, then report to the second level supervisor)

→ Employee Relations Specialist:

• Employees in the Director and Associate Director's Offices

• Employees in the Regions

→ EEO Counselor:

• 703-648-7770 or

• Toll Free 866-816-1106

To Confidentially Discuss Workplace Concerns

Contact:

→ DOI Organizational Ombudsman

• J. Fernando Caetano 202-494-2907

• DOI CADR Ombudsman Role and Responsibilities Fact Sheet

→ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Work/Life Concerns)

• 1-800-869-0276  https://www.doi.gov/pmb/hr/eap

Allegations of Discrimination

Can be reported to:

→ The USGS Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (DEO) 
703-648-7770 or Toll Free 866-816-1106

To Address Workplace Conflicts and Possible Resolutions

Contact:

→ USGS Workplace Conflict Resolution (CORE) Plus Program

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

Can be reported anonymously to the DOI Office of the Inspector General

→ https://www.doioig.gov/complaints-requests/complaint-hotline

Occupational Health and Safety, Violence in the Workplace

Can be reported to the servicing Employee Relations Specialist

→ Employees in the Director and Associate Director's Offices
→ Employees in the Regions

Misuse of Position and Government Resources

Can be reported to:

→ The USGS Ethics Office

Prohibited Personnel Practices, Disclosure of Wrongdoing, Hatch Act Violations, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Violations

Can be reported to:

→ Office of Special Counsel (OSC) https://osc.gov/Agency

Crimes, Suspicious Activity

Can be reported to the following:

→ Local Law Enforcement
→ Federal Protective Service https://www.dhs.gov/topic/federal-protective-service

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