Travel Steps| Travel Card| Contributed or Foreign| Relocation
What do you need to do for travel? (Click highlighted text below for PDF)
NPARL Travel Procedures (PDF; 54 KB)
- Step 1, Authorization:
- Step 2, Reservations:
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Government employees traveling on official business shall not use third-party vendors to book airfare, lodging, or rental cars for official travel. Mandatory use of USDA contracted Travel Management System (TMS) or contact the vendor directory.
- Travel Tips for NPARL employees (PDF; 110 KB)
- Fedrooms
 (1-800-226-1741 or email hotels@fedrooms.com)
- FEMA Certified Hotel Listing
- Step 3, Other Information:
- Step 4, Reimbursement:
- GOV/POV
- Travel Card (For those traveling at least once a year, the first 3 forms must be completed, signed and returned to the front office. Click on highlighted text below for PDF's)
- Foreign Travel
Submit the information form to your unit secretary to enter into FTIS. It can then be tracked for its authorization level.
- Contributed Funds
(Non-federal source, greater than $250 and must be authorized by Area Director. Submit the Invitation Letter, the Through-Letter Request and the original signed Official Duty Approval to your travel coordinator)
- Invitation Letter
- Conflict of Interest AD-1101 Form
(Employee completes pages 1-2 and signs page 2; Area office authorizes; PDF; 201 KB)
- Acceptance Letter is provided by the travel coordinator
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- Frequently Asked Questions for New Employees
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What are the office hours? Core office hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, although employees are allowed a flexible schedule with supervisor permission.
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How many people are employed here? There are 47 permanent full time employees. During the summer season, employment can increase up to 70-75 people.
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What to do if I am expecting a visitor (U.S. citizen)? All visitors must sign in at the front desk and receive a visitors badge.
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How often do I get paid? Paychecks are issued bi-weekly and you will receive your first pay check 3 weeks after you begin duty.
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How do I access the Sidney, MT SharePoint site? (use MS Internet Explorer only) Go to https://e.arsnet.usda.gov/sites/PA/npa/sidney and sign on using your email ID and password.
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How do I access the ARS Intranet? Click on Axon, use the same username and password as your e-mail, typically usda\first.lastname.
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Can I use work computers or other government property for personal use? Please read P&P 253.4. More information is at USDA Ethics Training and also see Plains Area Ethics page.
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What do I do if I need to remove government owned items off location? A Property Pass (Form AD-873) must be on file. Please check with the property management officer or administrative officer for further questions .
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How do I get repair or maintenance done in my office or lab? Fill out a work order (PDF; 240 KB) and turn in to the maintenance department.
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How do I get keys to perform my duties in other buildings? See standard procedures for key dissemination (PDF; 103 KB).
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What to do if I am expecting a visitor (U.S. citizen)? All visitors must sign in at the front desk and receive a visitors badge.
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Where can I look for a permanent federal job?
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