Research and Equipment Development Grade Evaluation

ANNOUNCEMENTS

► Package deadlines have been changed. Deadlines are May 15 (summer cycle) and November 15 (winter cycle). These changes will allow us to avoid busy leave and field seasons and plan panels more efficiently.

► NOTE: The RGE-EDGE Team holds approximately 15 evaluation panels a cycle. Cycles extend from early summer into November (summer cycle) or late-fall into May (winter cycle). Individual findings will be distributed on a rolling basis as each panel is completed and panel findings are approved by Human Resources. Timing of the distribution of individual findings will depend on when the individual’s panel is scheduled; we do not disclose the panel schedule for a cycle. Results are distributed through center directors for sharing with scientists.

► Are you currently (or trying to become) an RGE-EDGE scientist and interested in serving on a panel? We are always looking for volunteers! Just e-mail RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov to let us know and we will add you to our volunteer list!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• USGS Research and Equipment Development Grade Evaluation Process Handbook (in revision)

RGE:

• OPM Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Guide

EDGE:

• OPM Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Guide (relevant section starts on page 42)
• Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Checklist

ST:

• Senior Scientist (ST) Evaluation Checklist for RGE

FOR SCIENTISTS BEING REVIEWED (RGE, EDGE and ST)

• Documents to include in RGE-EDGE submissions and submission instructions
• RSR/DSR Forms:
  • Research Scientist Record (RSR)
    • Guidance for writing  ||  Template (Word)  ||  Template (LaTeX)
  • Development Scientist Record (DSR)
    • Guidance for writing  ||  Template (Word)  ||  Template (LaTeX)
  • Center Approval Sheet - Word  ||  PDF (fillable) 
• External Impact Statement guidance
• Submission Information:
  • Deadlines - May 15 for summer cycle; November 15 for winter cycle
  • Submit packages to the submission email box: submit_rge-edge@usgs.gov (submissions only)
  • Direct submission questions to the RGE-EDGE email box: RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov
• Timing of Results:
  • The RGE-EDGE Team holds approximately 15 evaluation panels a cycle. Cycles extend from late-spring into November (summer cycle) or late-fall into May (winter cycle). Individual findings will be distributed on a rolling basis as each panel is completed and panel findings are approved by Human Resources. Timing of the distribution of individual findings will depend on when the individual’s panel is scheduled; we do not disclose the panel schedule for a cycle. Results are distributed through center directors for sharing with scientists.

FOR PANELISTS

RGE:

• OPM Research Grade Evaluation (RGE) Guide
• Senior Scientist (ST) Evaluation Checklist for RGE

EDGE:

• OPM Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Guide (relevant section starts on page 42)
• Equipment Development Grade Evaluation (EDGE) Checklist
• ST Evaluation Checklist for EDGE (In development)

TRAINING

• RGE-EDGE Overview - March 2024
• RGE-EDGE RSR/DSR Training - Jan 2024 (May submission)
• RGE-EDGE RSR Training for ST Candidates - Oct 2023
• RGE-EDGE Center Director Training - July 2023
• RGE-EDGE Program Update for Scientists - Dec 2019
• RGE-EDGE Program Update for Managers - Fall 2019

Questions may be sent to the RGE-EDGE e-mail box: RGE-EDGE@usgs.gov