The Employee and Public Services (EPS) staff, provides comprehensive program services in seven functional areas, including drug and alcohol testing; workers' compensation; ethics; medical surveillance/health promotions; background investigations/security clearances; and occupational safety/tort claims. The staff of nine trained and experienced professionals are specialists able to complement your existing staff or provide the full range of services in a functional area. The principal benefits to you are fast reliable service by another Government agency that knows the regulations, and how to focus and tailor services to your needs. EPS is part of the National Business Center, Department of the Interior.Drug and Alcohol Testing: Collection, Laboratory and Medical Review Officer Contracts; Training for Drug-Free Workplace and Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program; Internet Database System to manage results of drug and alcohol testing (FAST - Federal Agency Specimen Tracking); Employee Assistance Program; Quarterly Review and Analysis of program performance.
Workers' Compensation: Claims Processing; Active Case Management; Investigations; Reemployment Opportunities for Injured Employees; Periodic Case Reviews; Centralized Filing System; Quarterly Review and Analysis of program performance.
Medical Surveillance and Health Promotions: Technical assistance on occupational health and medical issues; Medical Surveillance reviews; Pre-employment reviews; Monitoring of hazardous agent exposures; Development and maintenance of medical record systems; Coordinate various Wellness related activities such as Blood Drives, Blood Pressure checks, Dieting, Fitness Fairs, etc.
Background Investigations and Security Clearances: Review and Adjudication of Personnel Security Investigations; Grant and Maintain National Security Clearances; Briefings and Debriefings for Safeguarding Classified National Security Information; Inspect and Evaluate Personnel Security Field Operations; Fingerprinting; Policy/Operational Development; Training.
Occupational Safety and Tort Claims: Workplace Safety Evaluations; Accident investigations; Evaluation of hazardous worksites and recommendations for corrective actions; Consultative Services on Safety and Health Policy; Workers' Compensation case reviews.