- FERC offers competitive salaries with the opportunity for advancement through career-ladder promotions. Starting salaries depend on the complexity of the work and the geographic area where you work, as well as any prior Federal or private sector experience.
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- FERC offers scheduling flexibility to help fit any lifestyle. An Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) allows employees to work nine days during a two-week pay period instead of the traditional five day work week. Learn more about alternative work schedule
- Employees can earn annual leave based on their length of Federal Service:
Years Employed Days Leave
(for 8hr workdays)1 to 3 13 3 to 15 20 15 and up 26
- Up to 30 days of annual leave (vacation/personal time) may be accumulated and carried over from year to year. Additionally, for those with Military Service, years of service may be added to civilian service for the purpose of leave accrual. Learn more about annual leave
- Regardless of length of service, employees earn 13 days of sick leave each year. Unused sick leave accumulates indefinitely. To learn more about vacation and sick leave, please visit leave administration
- Employees are paid for Federal holidays that fall within their regularly scheduled tour of duty. Learn more about federal holidays
- Flexiplace is a program that allows full-time employees who have demonstrated a strong work ethic to work from home for up to two days in a two-week pay period. Eligibility to participate in Flexiplace is evaluated and approved by the employee's supervisor and Office Director. To learn more about Flexiplace, please visit Telework.gov
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Using public transportation? The Transit Subsidy Program enables Federal employees that currently use public transportation to have a portion of their transit costs subsidized. The reimbursement is issued in the form of Metro Checks that can be redeemed on Metrorail, Metrobus, Ride-on, MTA, MARC rail, or VRE.
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- Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) cover a wide selection of health insurance choices with over 350 participating plans, including both Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO). FEHB is also the largest employer-sponsored group health insurance program in the world, covering almost 8 million people, including employees and their family members. FERC pays up to 72% of the cost of your health benefits coverage. As a full-time Federal employee, you are eligible for health benefits upon at the onset of employment. Learn more about Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan
- Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) is the world’s largest life insurance program covering over 4 million Federal employees, retirees, and family members. The Group Life Insurance Program consists of basic coverage and three additional options. If elected, coverage begins upon the onset of employment. Learn more about Federal Employee Group Life Insurance
- FERC offers Long-Term Health Care Insurance (FLTCIP) that can follow employees into their retirement. The program helps to defray the cost of assistance for daily living activities and severe cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s. A menu of coverage plans are available to employees at the start of employment. Learn more about Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
- A Flexible Savings Account (FSAFEDS) is available and can pay for the uncovered or unreimbursed portions of qualified medical and dependent care cost with pre-tax dollars. All employee contributions to Flexible Savings Accounts are made from pre-tax earnings, thereby increasing your disposable income. Learn more about Flexible Savings Account (FSAFEDS) program
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- The goal of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is to address issues that may affect the productivity of the organization. Specifically, the EAP provides free, confidential short term counseling to assist employees with personal or work-related problems.
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- The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings plan for Federal employees. The TSP provides the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer with "401(k)" plans. Learn more about Thrift Savings Plan
- New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan (Annuity), and the Thrift Savings Plan. Learn more about Federal Employees Retirement System
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Student Loan Repayment Program
- Saddled with post-graduation debt? FERC offers a Student Loan Repayment Program that may reimburse part of your federally insured student loan. Learn more about Student Loan Repayment Program
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