Benefits...
Professional Growth Our advantage is career advancement
and the ability to enhance and expand your career options by accepting
job opportunities which span a range of technical and managerial
areas. Salaries are competitive with other government agencies and
private industry.
Tuition and Training Reimbursement are available to
employees to help improve performance of official duties or to gain
new skills which are needed by the organization. Through the Academic
Study Program, FHWA provides funding for a full academic year of
graduate credits to enhance and develop your knowledge in disciplines
relevant to agency programs. Under some circumstances, undergraduate
credits may also be funded.
Employee Recognition Programs We have a variety
of incentive and performance awards, both monetary and honorary
awards, to recognize employees for their outstanding work and
contributions.
Life Insurance is available at a low cost for
group term life insurance.
Health Insurance is available to FHWA employees
and family members
at reasonable rates with no waiting periods, required medical
examinations, or restrictions because of age or physical condition.
You have a wide selection of insurance plans, offering a variety of
benefits, such as dental coverage, prescription discounts, and eye
care services. In addition, your health benefits coverage can be
carried into retirement.
Retirement Employees are covered by an
excellent retirement plan which offers the Thrift Savings
Plan which is a tax deferred savings option of up to 10%
of salary with matching
government contributions of up to 5%.
Counseling We support an Employee
Counseling and Assistance Program that offers confidential
individual and family counseling services.
Family Friendly Leave Flexibilities We
have an impressive array of family friendly leave
flexibilities, including annual leave, sick leave for personal
medical needs and family medical care, leave for adoption, leave
sharing programs, and leave for bone marrow and organ donation.
Flexible Work Schedules Employees may choose
to work under an alternative work schedule which allows you to have
a three-day weekend every other week. This gives you more time to
spend with your family and pursue your interests and hobbies outside
of the office.
Task-Based Telecommuting is available to employees
on a special project/task basis where you are able to work from your
residence or at another approved location away from your permanent
office location. This helps reduce transportation congestion and
employee commuting expenses.
Health and Wellness Programs are available to
FHWA employees to assist them in achieving and maintaining healthy
lifestyles, including fitness facilities in many of our work
locations.
Part-time employment and job sharing are available
options that may help balance an employee's work and family
responsibilities.
On-site child care centers are available in many
FHWA locations including the Headquarters Office in
Washington, D.C. Child care and elder care referral services are
also provided.
Transit Benefits are available to FHWA employees
who use public transportation to commute to and from work.
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