April 16, 2021 - Telework Program (PB 19-02) – Intent to Update: Based on feedback from the past year, OHC intends to update this policy to allow supervisory positions deemed eligible for telework to be considered eligible for regularly scheduled or "core" telework arrangements and to eliminate second-level review of telework agreements. For now, the Department remains in a maximum telework posture until further notice, and certainly while COVID-19 continues to impact the country and our workforce. Should you have any questions, please contact your servicing human resources office.
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Federal Workforce Competency Initiative - The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is launching a Government-wide initiative to update job competency models. If you or your employees are contacted, please participate! The information provided from agencies across the Government will provide updated information on the competencies that are needed in different job series. Job competency data is used for a wide variety of human-capital activities including job design, classification, recruitment, selection, performance management, training, and career development. OPM is updating the models of more than 350 job series. DOI is supporting this initiative and will be able to leverage the findings from this Government-wide analysis. - 2020/2021 Convocation Honor Awards Nominations - We are excited to announce that planning is underway for the 2020/2021 Departmental Honor Award Convocation. This year's ceremony will recognize the outstanding contributions of DOI employees in the areas of distinguished service, valor, bravery, safety and health, aviation, and after a long absence diversity and inclusion. Nominations should be submitted through bureau awards coordinators to Tina Walton by June 11, 2021. Additional information, including the date of the ceremony and other logistics, will be provided in the coming weeks and months.
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DOI Temporary Procedures for Onboarding During COVID-19 Pandemic (4/13/2021) - The only change from previous temporary guidance is the DHS extension of flexibilities for Form I-9 requirements, which has been extended from 3/31/2021 to 5/31/2021. -
My DOI Career is your guide to navigating a long, varied, and rewarding career. My DOI Career makes it easy for you to explore how your strengths and preferences match up with DOI occupations. Visit My DOI Career to Explore Careers and Find Your Path today! "Step to It" Challenge! With much of the workforce still in a maximum telework posture, we encourage you to motivate your employees to "step to it"! An informal step challenge is a great way for your team to inspire each other to keep moving! Physical activity has a direct impact on mental health, and the added incentive of a challenge may provide added motivation. Even better, informal step challenges within your office may inspire other offices to "step to it" and start their own challenge! Interior's Employee Assistant Program (EAP) provider, Espyr, is here for employees and their dependents. Espyr provides confidential counseling and consultation at no cost via telephone or other virtual means. For more information about EAP, contact Joy Buhler. - No FEAR Act Training - By March 26, 2021, all employees will receive a DOI Talent notification assigning the biennial No FEAR Act training requirement. This training consists of an interactive, live action video simulations addressing discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, diversity and inclusion, as well as useful links and downloadable resources. DOI Talent will also host a low-bandwidth version which contains options for downloading written transcripts and/or listening to audio files. While the due date for this one-hour training is September 30, 2021, we recommend you complete the training as soon as possible. New employees are required to take the training within 60 days of onboarding.
- Apr 16, 2:15 pm ET | AAPI Roundtable with Secretary Haaland - Secretary Haaland and a panel of DOI employees - Lena Chang (FWS), Kelly Sewell (OHC), Thomas Liu (BOEM), and Tanya Joshua (OIA) - will discuss the increasing racism towards Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and how DOI can support our workforce. Please complete this form to receive information how to join the live event.
- Apr 17-25 | National Park Week - National Park Week encourages the public to explore the vast network of our national parks, sacred sites, and historical landmarks, as well as our shared heritage contained within them.
- Apr 19, midnight - Deadline to submit artwork for DOI kids Earth Day Art Contest! Earth Day and Bring a Kid to Work Day are on April 22. DOI kids can participate in this art contest to celebrate both occasions. Visit the website to view submission guidelines and categories.
- Apr 20, 9:00am-6pm ET | Federal Government Virtual Education and Professional Development Symposium - The OPM Federal Academic Alliance invites federal employees and their families to learn about the benefits available through the Federal Academic Alliance, offer forums and workshops, support career development, discuss mission critical topics, and sharpen leadership skills. Registration is required.
- Apr 20, 1 pm ET | Assessments in 2021: An Overview of Evaluating Candidates for Federal Vacancies - This two hour webinar will feature an overview of the assessment process, including recent changes due to EO 13932 and DOI's assessment policy. Participants can expect to gain a better understanding of which assessment tools and strategies to employ for various types of hiring situations. Register for this event on WebEx.
- Apr 20, 2 pm ET | USDA webinar The Elephant in the Room: Let's Talk About Suicide - The USDA Forest Service Work Environment and Performance Office are hosting a webinar about suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Learn skills to identify and respond to cues and warning signs related to suicide. Join Jack Harris, trained mediator and traumatic stress counselor, to learn more about suicide prevention, mental health, and how we can all make a difference. No registration required. Join the webinar via Adobe Connect (call-in 1-888-844-9904, access code 1625330#).
- Apr 22 | DOI Bring a Kid to Work Day & Earth Day - Join DOI colleagues and some special guests for a fun-filled "Virtual Bring a Kid to Work" day featuring live and prerecorded presentations, activities, and an art contest for all ages! The full agenda can be found on the Bring a Kid to Work Day page. DOI employees may RSVP by using the registration form.
- Apr 27, 1-4 pm ET | 2021 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Summit - Join OPM and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education virtually for a half-day Summit and hear from your colleagues who are working on initiatives geared toward attracting and strengthening vital cybersecurity talent. Learn more and register on the NIST website.
- Apr 28, 10-11 am ET | BSEE Basics: Executive Order 13932 (Supervisors Only) - Due to overwhelming interest, bonus sessions on Executive Order 13932 have been added to the BSEE Basics Webinar series. This session is open to Supervisors in BOEM, BSEE, OS and NPS-AOC (ONLY). Non-supervisors or supervisors outside of the specified organizations should not participate or register. Registration is required through DOI Talent.
- Apr 30 - Arbor Day
- May 2-8 | Public Service Recognition Week - Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. Learn more at https://ourpublicservice.org/public-service-recognition-week/.
- May 3, 2-3 pm ET | BSEE Basics: Executive Order 13932 (Supervisors Only) - Due to overwhelming interest, bonus sessions on Executive Order 13932 have been added to the BSEE Basics Webinar series. This session is open to Supervisors in BOEM, BSEE, OS and NPS-AOC (ONLY). Non-supervisors or supervisors outside of the specified organizations should not participate or register. Registration is required through DOI Talent.
- May 4, 9am-4pm ET | Peeling Back the Layers: Mental Health Issues at Work - Join EEOC's New York, Philadelphia, and Washington offices for this virtual workshop. Presenters will provide practical information on awareness, accommodations, assistance, and access. This workshop also includes a presentation on the unique challenges facing communities of color and will cover important steps employers can take to implement effective impactful policies for employees. Registration and additional information is available on the website.
- May 4, 1-2 pm ET | WRP Federal Employer Webinar - The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is hosting an additional free session of our WRP Federal Employer Webinar on Tuesday, May 4 at 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT. Learn about this great resource of qualified, Schedule A-eligible students and recent graduates with disabilities eagerly seeking summer, temporary, and permanent federal positions. Registration is required via WebEx.
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