September 17, 2021 Emergency Leave Transfer Program - On September 9, the Department of the Interior issued a Memo authorizing an Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Adversely Affected by Hurricane Ida. Post Secondary Student Hiring Authority - On September 16, the Office of Human Capital issued a Memo to clarify implementation of the hiring authority referenced in Public Law 115-232, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. This hiring authority is meant to compliment the current Pathways-Internship Program, not to replace. OPM Delegated Examining Certification Update - OPM is granting a new extension to March 31, 2022, for individuals whose certification expired before, on, or after September 30, 2021, so long as they have not failed the DE Certification Assessment. Ensure to register for the DE Certification as soon as practical to secure an appointment to take the Assessment before March 31, 2022. 2020/2021 Departmental Honor Awards Convocation - Please join us for the 75th Departmental Honor Award Convocation, which will take place on September 23, 2021 at 11:00 am ET. Due to COVID-19 protocols, this year's ceremony will be held virtually and live streamed to the workforce at https://www.doi.gov/live. The Department of the Interior (DOI) Convocation Honor Award is the most prestigious recognition that can be granted to an employee for career accomplishments, exceptional support of the Department's mission, heroism, safety, and commitment to diversity & inclusion. Over 90 individuals will be honored with the following awards during the ceremony: - Distinguished Service Award: DOI's highest honorary recognition that is presented to employees for outstanding contributions made during an eminent career with DOI or exceptional contributions to public service.
- Valor Award: Presented to employees who have demonstrated unusual courage involving a high degree of personal risk in the face of danger while attempting to save the life of another (may or may not be related to official duties).
- Citizen's Award for Bravery: Given to private citizens for heroic acts or unusual bravery in the face of danger. Recipients have risked their lives to save the lives of DOI employees or the lives of other individuals while on property owned or entrusted to DOI.
- Safety and Health Award of Excellence & Aviation Safety Award: These awards recognize individuals or groups that have performed an outstanding service for or made a contribution of unusual value to the occupational safety and health of employees, visitors, and volunteers; and aircraft accident prevention.
- Secretary's Diversity Award: Recognizes and honors employees or groups of employees of the Department who have provided exemplary service and/or have made significant contributions to the Department in its efforts to increase diversity at all levels.
The important year-end process of evaluating employee performance and assigning a rating of record is upon us and the deadline to complete step 8 in the process (employee acknowledgement of summary rating) is November 1, 2021. In case you missed them, here is a timeline and some instructions for completing the final steps and closing out the FY 2021 appraisal cycle using DOI Talent's paperless performance management system. Have a workplace concern or conflict? CADR Ombuds assist individuals and groups of employees in identifying options to manage and resolve conflicts and improve collaboration. Ombuds protect the confidentiality of employees seeking services, maintain neutrality/impartiality with respect to the concerns raised, work at an informal level to help address disputes and connect employees with a range of resources, and are independent of formal administrative processes. Meeting with an ombuds is voluntary. For more information about CADR Ombuds watch this video. To get in touch with the CADR ombuds for your bureau or office, please follow this link. As a reminder, 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. Use Member Access password "interioreap". Program Analyst - This position is located in the Department of the Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary Insular and International Affairs, Office of International Affairs (INT), International Technical Assistance Program (ITAP). The incumbent is responsible for supporting ITAP project implementation and the INT communications program. This position supports projects in Latin American and The Caribbean and requires fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Visit USAJobs to learn more. Program Analyst - This position is located within the Policy Division in the Office of International Affairs (INT), under the Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs (AS-IIA). The incumbent is responsible for working with the Division's more senior international program specialists, the Chief of the Policy Division (who oversees the Division), and the Office Director. Visit USAJobs to learn more. - Sept 1 | Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) - The 2021 CFC Campaign, the official workplace giving campaign for federal employees and retirees, will launch on September 1 and run through January 15, 2022. This year we celebrate 60 years of giving through the CFC.
- Sept 23 | Federal Resume Writing - This OPM workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments. Register on Eventbrite.
- Ongoing | Delegated Examining Certification Assessment - The revised Office of Personnel Management's Delegated Examining (DE) Training is part of the overall upgrade of the Delegated Examining Certification Program. To learn more, including how to register, please click here.
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