Employee Benefits
Employment at the Forest Service has its benefits! Your eligibility depends on your position, length
of employment, and whether your job is full time, part time, or intermittent.
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Flexible Work Schedules
Telework/Telecommute
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
Incentives and Awards
Family-Friendly Leave Policies
Employee Assistance (link is external) and Referral Programs
Commuter Subsidies (Not in Hebo )
Comprehensive Medical Benefits (link is external)
Retirement Benefits and Thrift Savings Plan
Long-Term Care Insurance (link is external)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness, Fitness, and Other Benefits
General Schedule (GS) & Locality Tables
You-Tube Videos on FS benefits:
Earnings and Leave Statements & Standard FS 50 (6:24)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5_t90yl_kk
Federal Employee Health Benefits FEHB (4:40)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAn-h5hfVaA
Retirement (6:42)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fiXy57aztw
Contact Information:
FSAFEDS (flexible Spending Accounts) benefits counselor (9am-9pm EST) 1-877-372-3337
FEDVIP (Dental & Vision) http://www.benefeds.com
FEHB: 1-877-372-7248
TSP (Thrift Saving Plan) 1-877-968-3778
Siuslaw Safety Manager: Don Andreasen 541-563-8430
Siuslaw Union Representative: Jeanna Ramos 541-750-7003
Human Resources Management HRM: 1-877-372-7248
Computer Help Desk CHD: 1-866-945-1354
Handbooks:
FSAFEDS: https://www.fsafeds.com/public/pdf/4151-FEDS-OVERVIEWBRO.PDF?h=xkcduyqcyrn4msp7near1cfjskyrgt1tasehgigyhnuq1oty4tny
FEGLI: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/reference-materials/handbook.pdf
FEHB: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/fehb-handbook/
FERS: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/publications-forms/pamphlets/ri90-1.pdf
TSP: https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/tspbk30.pdf