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Subsistence Reimbursement

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Albuquerque Service Center Travel Help DeskInstructions for Requesting Subsistence Reimbursement for Forest Service EvacueesUSDA Forest Service employees who were evacuated are eligible for reimbursement of subsistence payments while in an evacuated status. The Forest Service Chief Financial Officer Budget & Finance has established processes and support for Forest Service employees to…
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Employee Assistance Program

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Employee health, safety and well-being are our highest priorities, and we’re taking several steps to better support you and make sure you have tools and resources to maintain your health and wellness. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free professional guidance to you and your family members when personal or work-related problems become difficult to manage. Working with the EAP to…
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Hospital Liaison Program

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The Hospital Liaison program, while fairly new, is an important program that assists with “taking care of our own” when an employee is injured or ill and requires hospitalization or treatment from a medical provider. Most Forest Service regions offer this program. Some of the primary purposes of the Hospital Liaison program are: To provide aid and comfort to fellow employees injured or…
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HRM: Helpful information for hiring managers of seasonal temporary employees

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This is the time of year when we hire our seasonal temporary workforce and they start to onboard.In an effort to assist hiring managers, HRM has compiled a list of helpful information links (see below) that might be useful as we onboard our seasonal workforce.Supervisor Resources for Temporary…
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Operation Care and Recovery

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One of our jobs is to care—to care for our own, for the people we serve, and for the lands we manage. As a caring organization committed to core values of service and interdependence, the Forest Service has in place, Operation Care and Recovery: a system-wide approach to supporting the…
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New Hire Onboarding Guide | Phase 2: Official Job Offer

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USDA Forest Service Graphic. Phase 2: Official Job Offer. This second phase of onboarding may take 30 days or longer if you are moving, before you start your new job.You will receive the Official Job Offer, usually by email, from a Human Resources case manager. This notice will confirm your position title,…
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