Working at NIH

We’re glad you’ve chosen to pursue your career at the NIH.

• Learn about orientation.
• View the onboarding checklist.
• Completing Your New Hire Paperwork in USA Staffing Onboarding.

Should severe weather conditions or an emergency situation affect normal operations at the NIH, announcements to alert employees of such changes will be made.

• Current Operating Status
• Know what to do in the event of a dismissal or closure.
• Dismissal and closures FAQs

Learn about the work/life services and programs.

• Health & Wellness
• Family Resources

At NIH you have the benefit of various workplace flexibilities.

• Maxiflex Work Schedule
• Remote Work
• Telework
• Hoteling
• Alternative Work Schedules

Competencies are not only about what you know, but how you apply what you know. They can help you define your duties, and the expectations of your position.

• Competencies Dictionary
• Proficiency Scale
• Resources
• Competencies FAQs

Preventing violence in the NIH workplace.

• Contact the NIH Civil Response Coordinator, call 301-40C-IVIL (301-402-4845)
• Domestic Violence Resources
• Resources for Employees
• Maintaining a Safe Work Environment
• NIH Civil Committee Charter
• NIH Civil Program Related Policy

Need to verify your employment?

• Verify by using the The Work Number system.

The NIH Mentoring Program is a resource designed to assist federal employees to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Mentee
• Mentor