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You will be asked to fill out a few forms on your first day. You must bring sufficient documentation to verify identity, employment authorization, obtain a building access card, and complete a direct deposit form. This is critical to ensure your employment and/or first paycheck is not delayed. Suggested original (not a copy) and unexpired documents to bring on your first day:
It is important that the first and last names on your documents match exactly. If you cannot bring or if you have questions about the required documents listed above, please call us immediately at 713-250-5508. Please review the following forms. If you prefer, you may fill them out in advance and bring them with you, otherwise you will complete them at work on your first day.
*Please note: You will need the Social Security Number of each beneficiary to complete these forms. Fingerprinting Information: As a new employee of the Southern District of Texas, you will be asked to provide your fingerprints as part of the onboarding process. Fingerprinting is required in order to perform a background check. If you prefer, you can have your fingerprints taken before your first day of work, otherwise you will be fingerprinted on your first day. If you chose to have your fingerprints taken before your first day of work, please contact your divisional office for instructions. Fingerprinting Locations and Hours
Selection of Benefits: As an employee of the Southern District of Texas, you are eligible to participate in several benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and retirement savings plans. We encourage you to review the below to learn more about these benefit options. Human Resources will provide new employees with a brief overview of the benefit offerings and you will have the opportunity to ask questions before making your benefit selections. Insurance Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) can help you protect your loved ones from the loss of your income if you die unexpectedly. FEGLI offers group term life insurance coverage composed of four options. The links below provide an overview of the options and a calculator to determine premiums for a desired level of coverage. https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/calculators/fegli-calculator/ Long Term Care Insurance The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCP can help pay for necessary care when you can no longer perform everyday tasks for yourself due to a chronic illness, injury, disability or advanced age. This type of care can be expensive and is normally not covered by health insurance. Click on the link below to learn more. Retirement Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is the current retirement plan for all federal government employees. This is sometimes referred to as a “pension” that comes in the form of a monthly annuity you receive after you retire. The amount of your annuity depends on your length of service, salary and the age you retire. Click on the link below to learn more. https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publications-forms/pamphlets/ri90-1.pdf Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) The TSP is a retirement savings plan for Federal employees that offers the same types of savings and tax benefits offered through private sector 401(k) plans. The retirement income you receive from your TSP account will depend on how much money you put into your account during your working years and the earnings accumulated over that time. The TSP can go with you to your next job if you leave the Federal Government before retirement. You may visit the TSP website by clicking the link below to learn more. |