Facts for Your First Day of Work -- Gaithersburg, MarylandThe following information will prepare you for your first day of work. Remember that PRIOR to entering on duty, you will need to complete the forms from the Enter on Duty forms web page and bring them with you to orientation. Also, you MUST bring two forms of identification with you to orientation in order to receive a badge and access to the facility. Reporting for WorkYou will attend a day and a half "New Employee Orientation" program which begins at 8:30 a.m. in the NIST Lunch Club, Room C122, Bldg. 101. At the conclusion of orientation, you will be picked up by a "buddy" who will assist you with your initial acclimation to NIST. During this orientation, you will be introduced to NIST programs and services; you'll learn how your contributions will support NIST's mission; and you will also complete the necessary documents to finalize your entry on duty. Please plan to arrive approximately 15 minutes early because when you arrive at the main gate of the campus, you will need to stop at the Visitor's Center and present photo identification and a vehicle registration card to receive the temporary pass for entrance to the campus. LocationThe National Institute of Standards & Technology is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, just off Interstate Route 270, about 25 miles from the center of Washington, D.C. Our address is: 100 Bureau Drive Directions
By Metrorail
MARC Shuttle: The MARC Shuttle will make five runs in the morning and five runs in the afternoon.
METRO Shuttle: The METRO Shuttle will begin at 6:45 AM from METRO and continue 30 minute service runs with the last run leaving Building 101 at 6:00 PM and the final return to NIST leaving METRO at 6:10 PM (see transportation web page for current schedule). Gaithersburg Ground Shuttle: This service will be discontinued. On Call Pick Up Service: We will be offering an on-call building to building pick up service. To use this service, you will need to call extension 3315 three (3) days in advance to reserve the time. We will make every effort to accommodate requests received with less than 3 days' notice but cannot guarantee shuttle availability. To defer the cost of this service there will be a round-trip fee of $25.00 for each reservation. This service will be available between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Parking
Official Days and Duty HoursNIST core hours are from 9:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employees must work with their immediate supervisors to arrange their official work schedule. LeaveEmployees on permanent appointments, or temporary appointments of 90 days or more, are eligible to earn leave UNLESS they work an intermittent tour. Intermittent employees DO NOT earn annual and sick leave. Part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a prorated basis, based on the number of hours per pay period they work. Annual Leave: For full-time employees, the amount of annual leave earned is based on the length of creditable civilian and/or military service as follows. Annual Leave Accrual Rates:
Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 4 hours per pay period for full-time employees and is prorated for part-time employees based on the number of hours they work per pay period. SalariesThe Federal Government issues salary payments on the 2nd Thursday after the close of each biweekly pay period. Thus, a new employee will not receive their first payment until four weeks after he/she has been entered on duty. The "pay lag," as it is commonly referred to, is offset by the receipt of a payment two weeks following the close of the pay period which covers the date of separation. The Comstar Federal Credit Union, described later in this leaflet, may be able to help new employees with a loan upon approved credit during the period of the pay lag. COMSTAR Federal Credit UnionLike most other Federal agencies, NIST provides a Federal credit union which offers a variety of services to its members. Over the years, the Credit Union has made it possible for members to save and borrow at competitive rates. The Comstar Federal Credit Union at NIST is located in Room 304 in Gaithersburg, 301-975-9811. Standards Employees Benefits Association (SEBA)All employees of NIST are automatically eligible to become members of the SEBA when they are appointed. The Association, which is an employee-operated activity, sponsors various welfare, recreation, and entertainment activities throughout the year. Employees may join the Association by filling out a Membership Application and paying the nominal yearly dues. The SEBA Store Office is located in Room A-46 in the basement of the Administrative Building, 301-975-3313. Medical ServicesThe Institute has a part-time medical officer and full-time nursing staff on duty in Room C-33 of the Administration Building at Gaithersburg, 301-975-5131. For emergencies when on the NIST campus, dial extension 2222. Cafeterias, Food, and BeveragesThere are two cafeterias at Gaithersburg located on the main floor of the Administration Building (Bldg 101) and the Supply and Plant Building (Bldg. 301). Snack bars are operated by the Industry for the Blind in the basements of the Administration Building and the Chemistry Building (Bldg 222). Vending and soda machines are located throughout the site; a few are located next to the Police office (Room A-16) in the basement of the Administration Building. |
