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The U.S. Department of the Interior's greatest resource is its people. To help employees have a challenging career while balancing their work and family life, we offer comprehensive, competitive and flexible benefits. 
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Time Off
- Holidays: 10 paid holidays a year
- Vacation: 2 1/2 weeks of annual leave per year, to start
- Sick time: 2 1/2 weeks of sick leave per year, to start
- Family and medical leave
- Paid military, jury and bereavement leaves
(Note: Unused annual leave can be accumulated and carried over from year to year,
for a maximum of 6 weeks "banked" annual leave. Unused sick leave is carried
over from year to year, with no maximum.)
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Health Care 
- Medical Care: The federal government offers numerous medical insurance options, including (but not limited to) preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) covering employees and eligible dependents.
- Dental: Many health plan options offer dental coverage.
- Vision: Many health plan options offer vision coverage.
- On-site Health Units: Some departmental locations have health care units
on-site.
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| Life Insurance |
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| The federal government offers numerous group life insurance policy options covering employees and eligible dependents. |
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 Retirement
The current federal retirement system is one of the premier retirement programs in the country. This flexible, portable system features three retirement components: a retirement pension; a thrift-savings plan (employee controlled investment program); and social security.
Employee Programs
- Service Awards
- Wellness Programs
- Recreational programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career Development Program
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| Quality of Life |
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- Volunteer program
- Career development
- Alternate work schedule options
- Telecommuting
- Child care facilities (at some locations)
- Employee Assistance Program (employee counseling)
- Relocation program (for placement in some positions)
- Fitness center (at some locations)
- Education assistance: On-the-job and formal training, as well as tuition
assistance/reimbursement
- Educational seminars and cultural events (at some locations)
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| Convenience |
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- Free or paid parking (at most locations)
- Full-service cafeteria and snack bars (at some locations)
- Library (at Main Interior Building, Washington DC)
- ATM machines (at Main Interior Building, Washington DC)
- Mail service center
(at Main Interior Building, Washington DC)
- Dry cleaner (at Main Interior Building, Washington DC)
- Convenience store
(at Main Interior Building, Washington DC)
- Recreation Association
(at Main Interior Building, Washington DC)
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