Working at NIH

Onboarding

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

Dismissal and Closures

Employees are alerted when severe weather conditions or an emergency situation affects normal operations.

Work/Life

Learn about the work/life services and programs

Work Schedules

At NIH you have the benefit of various workplace flexibilities.

Competencies at NIH

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

The NIH Civil Program

Preventing violence in the workplace.

Contact the NIH Civil Response Coordinator at 301-40-CIVIL
(301-402-4845).

Employee Verification

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Top Working at NIH FAQs

  1. Can I submit future leave requests on Maxiflex?
  2. What is Civil?
  3. What are NIH plans for implementing competencies?
  4. If I am an employee working outside the Washington, DC area (e.g. Frederick, Baltimore, etc.) should I follow the Washington, DC area dismissal procedures?
  5. Why should I call Civil?
  6. What is the relationship between performance and competencies?
  7. If I am a Tier I emergency employee and cannot report for work during an emergency situation, may I be granted excused absence?
  8. I tried switching an employee to the Maxiflex Work Schedule but received an error message. What happened?
  9. Can I submit multi-day leave requests if I participate in Maxiflex?
  10. If I am a Tier III non-emergency employee who is not on a written telework agreement, will I be granted excused absence when my worksite is closed and I am prevented from working due to the emergency?

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