Education and Development
This unit is devoted to strengthening the earth- and biological-science communities through educational outreach, internships, postdoctoral fellowships, scientist emeritus, and youth programs.
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Evaluation, Review, and Recognition
This unit administers the evaluation processes for USGS research, development, and senior scientists. It provides monitoring and oversight of internal and external review of USGS science programs. This unit also supports administration of USGS quality and honor award programs, as well as participation in external award programs.
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The Office of Tribal Relations
This unit facilitates USGS activities with Native American governments, organizations, and people. The USGS recognizes the importance of Native sciences knowledge and living in harmony with nature as complements to the USGS mission to better understand the Earth. The bureau provides information to tribes as part of our basic mission to provide unbiased scientific information to the Nation, and as part of the Federal Trust Responsibility to tribes.
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Fundamental Science Practices (FSP)
This unit houses USGS scientific integrity activities. FSP clarifies how USGS science is carried out and how the resulting information products are developed, reviewed, approved, and released. FSP oversees the USGS Peer Review Process; implementation of publication, data, laboratory policy and practices; and allegations of scientific misconduct.
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USGS Youth Program
 The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a proud history of mentoring and engaging the youth of our country. The USGS provides a broad array of research and learning experiences to young people in the geosciences, aimed at inspiring them to pursue a scientific career and increase science literacy. we have expanded our Youth programs and made exciting progress in engaging youth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities and the natural resources.
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Ethics Office
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a historical commitment to provide the Nation with impartial, objective earth and natural science information. A tradition of responsible, ethical conduct underlies all USGS activities. Continuing this tradition is of paramount importance to the continued relevance of the USGS and to maintaining our long, honored reputation as an impartial factfinder in the earth and natural . All USGS employees and volunteers are expected to maintain high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, and conduct to ensure the proper performance of USGS business and to enhance the trust and confidence of citizens in their Government. USGS employees and volunteers are expected to comply with all Federal statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, and Departmental and Survey Manual chapters.
2012 Annual Ethics Training
2012 USGS Annual Ethics Training [.doc, 119 KB]
In accordance with Office of Government Ethics (OGE) regulations, all annual ethics training must include the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct; the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. 2635); criminal ethics statutes (18 U.S. Code §§ 201, 203, 205, 207, 208, 209, and 1913); agency-specific supplemental regulations; and contact information for the Ethics Office. It also addresses the requirement to obtain a 18 U.S.C. § 208(b)(1) conflict of interest waiver to serve as an officer or member of the board of directors of a professional scientific organization in official USGS capacity; the Financial Guide for USGS Employees # 33; Guidance from the Ethics Office and the Congressional Affairs Office on the Anti-Lobbying Statute; Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.101-1; restrictions on endorsements and selling and soliciting on DOI-owned or -leased property; as well as important "seeking employment" and post-Government employment restrictions.
2011 Annual Ethics Training
2011 USGS Annual Ethics Training [.pdf, 121 KB]
This document discusses the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct; the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch; criminal ethics statutes; agency-specific supplemental regulations; and provides contact information for the Ethics Office. It also contains the "Hatch Act Restrictions on Political Activity by USGS Employees," USGS Ethics Office Memorandum (August 12, 2011), "Restrictions on Holding Oil, Gas and Mineral Leases and Receipt of Royalties," USGS Ethics Office Memorandum (September 1, 2011), the Employee Financial Interests Certification Form 9-1909, and a link to the most recent Financial Guide for USGS Employees, Version #32 (December 1, 2011). Additionally, it provides information on a change in interpretation of sector mutual fund investment restrictions; reports of acceptance of travel expenses from non-Federal entities; outside work and activities; procurement integrity; and scientific integrity.
2010 Annual Ethics Training
2010 USGS annual ethics training (Nov 2010) [ppt, 921 KB]
This training contains an overview of the Federal criminal ethics statutes (18 U.S.C. §§ 201 to 209), the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. 2635), the 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct, and DOI supplemental ethics regulations (5 C.F.R. 3501). Information is also provided on how to access ethics resources — the USGS Ethics Office webpage, the Financial Guide for USGS Employees, the Departmental Ethics Office website, and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) website and the Ethics Guide for DOI Employees. Annual ethics training is required for all financial disclosure report filers and encouraged for all USGS employees.
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