Office of Personnel Management
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administers a merit system to engage compliance with personnel laws and regulations and assists agencies in recruiting, examining, and promoting people on the basis of their knowledge and skills, regardless of their race, religion, sex, political influence, or other non merit factors. The Office’s role is to provide guidance to agencies in operating human resources programs which effectively support their missions and to provide an array of personnel services to applications and employees. The Office supports Government programs managers in their human resources management responsibilities and provide benefits to employees, retired employees, and their survivors.
The Office of Personnel Management was created as an independent establishment by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S. Code app.), effective January 1, 1979.
This material was condensed and edited from the OPM Web site--with added content to further inform visitors to the Federal Gateway site.
Email the OPM Webmaster: webmaster@opm.gov
More Detailed Information
Home page and Introductory Information
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Homepage
What is OPM functional explanation.
What’s New news releases and Federal Register Documents.
What’s Hot news items and upcoming events.
Topical Index "search" utility for this site.
Strategic Plan covers (FY1997 -FY2002)
Customer Service 
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)
USA JOBS employment help--see also Employment and Employment and Job Searching Aids.
Veteran’s Information - OPM explains the rights and privileges that Veterans enjoy in federal civil service employment.
VetGuide lengthy well presented piece.
VA Center for Minority Veterans
FedForce online service for federal employees.
FERS Election Opportunities options in choosing a retirement plan--federal employees.
Planning Your Future (Federal Employees)
Reimbursable Expenses about the OPM providing products and services to other federal agencies for a fee---currently staffing services, automation services, etc. are available.
Employee Organizations - Federal Community
OPM Welfare to Work an OPM document.
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund provides linited scholarships and arranges for student loans.
Labor Relations
Federal Labor Relations Authority responsible for administrating the labor-management relations for over 1.9 million federal employees.
Labor - Management Relations - GPO Access
Government Performance and Results Act called the "Results Act" since it requires federal managers to plan and measure performance in new ways.
Federal Communications Network assists government employee with communications skills.
Civil Service Retirement System Overview
Retirement Programs OPM’s site.
Government Retirement & Benefits
Six Months Before Retirement getting ready for retirement.
STRESS...AT WORK - NIOSH update on the workplace.
National Unemployment Insurance Web Site
Federal Employees Corner personal aspects of federal employment.
Pathway Services: Personnel Management GPO document.
Pathway Services: Labor- Management Relations GPO document.
U.S. DOL Regulatory Information for Nonprofit Organizations
Federal Workforce Information statistics, demographics, etc.
Legal Matters
Law - United States Government
U. S. Office of Special Counsel assists federal employees with understanding federal laws that involve their job.
Laws Administered by DOL - Small Business Handbook
More about Finding Federal Jobs
Employment
Selected Internet Resources in Employment Law and Policy
Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity
Federal Register Documents OPM's releases.
Related Web and Gopher Sites - EEOC
America's One-Stop Career Center System - DOL
More About Finding Federal Jobs
Employment and Job Searching Aids
Planning Your Future - A Federal Employee’s Survival Guide document on individual career planning.
Federal JOBS FedWorld site.
Employment Resources on the Internet - LSU
Federal Times explains how to use the Internet in a job search---also, some ideas on how to use a resume.
Army Civilian Personnel Online
USA Jobs - Current Job Openings OPM’s data.
Community Toolbox - EZ/EC location for first time job seekers.
Career Mosaic considered an ideal site for posting resumes---helpful information available.
The Riely Guide good links and job information.
SBA: Job Opportunities and Labor Resources Hotlist
FederaList listing of over 8,000 federal leadership and noncompetitive jobs.
More About Finding Federal Jobs
Business Matters
Other Items of Interest
Federal Quality Consulting Group involves active federal career Senior Executives who consult in government operation, assessment, etc.
American Federation of Government Employees government union.
What is GILS? miscellaneous files.
FPMI On-Line employee educational resource.
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