Employee Benefits and Programs

A career at HUD OIG will be challenging, rewarding, and meaningful. It will provide you with opportunities for professional growth as well as the opportunity to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals inside and outside of HUD OIG. Federal employment employee benefits and work-life programs are also competitive with the private sector.

• Professional Development: On-the-job and formal training to assist you in developing your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Starting Salary: A good starting salary with regular increases.
• Employee Awards and Recognition
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Similar to a 401(k), this plan allows you to contribute any portion of your basic pay and receive matches of your contributions up to 5% of your salary.
• Retirement: The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). After you retire, you receive annuity payments each month for the rest of your life.
• Health/Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long-Term Care, Retirement Program
  • Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Several plans available including PPOs and HMOs. Government pays up to 1/4 of the premium cost.
  • Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program (FEDVIP)
  • Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) Group rates for life insurance up to 5 times your annual salary. Limited coverage for your spouse and children are also available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Long Term Care Insurance: The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children.
  • For more information, visit http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/#url=Health
• Leave Programs:
  • Paid Holidays total 10 days annually
  • Annual leave is earned at rates between 13 to 26 days per year, based on length of service.
  • Sick leave is earned at the rate of 13 days annually.
  • Family Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 weeks unpaid leave annually.
  • Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (leave sharing program).
  • Service credit for prior non-federal service or active duty uniformed service may be creditable for the purpose of determining annual leave accrual rate.
• Work Life Programs:
  • Flexible Work Schedules: The OIG offers several alternate or flexible work schedules to employees, subject to supervisory approval.
  • Telework: Subject to supervisory approval, telework allows employees to work from home or at telecommuting centers close to home.
  • Transit Benefits: HUD OIG subsidizes a portion of mass transit commuting costs each month.
  • Employee Assistance: Employees can take advantage of free, confidential counseling with a professional counselor as part of the Federal Employee Assistance Program.
  • On-site Fitness Center: Low-cost access to a Fitness Center at several HUD OIG locations.

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