Science Support Offices | U.S. Geological Survey
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Science Support Offices | U.S. Geological Survey
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Science Support Offices
About
About Us
Survey Manual
Key Officials
Organization
Mission Areas
Programs
Regions
Science Centers
Observatories
Laboratories
Science Support Offices
Congressional
Budget
Careers and Employees
Doing Business
Emergency Management
Documents
Emergency Management Resources
The scientific excellence at the USGS is due to more than excellent scientists. Behind the field research and mapmaking is the Science Support team. The Science Support team aids USGS science by budgeting necessary funds for research, communicating the actions of our scientists to the public, verifying the validity and quality of our science, and providing essential resources for
Office of Administrative Services
Our office establishes policies and coordinates and conducts in the areas of accounting and fiscal service, general services, security, information technology, safety and occupational health, acquisitions and grants, internal controls, technology transfer, facilities and property, environmental protection, and business systems.
Associate Chief Information Officer
The Office of the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) provides the critical information management and technology (IMT) foundation for the US Geological Survey (USGS) science mission.
Office of Budget, Finance and Analysis
The Office of Budget, Finance and Analysis (BFA) secures fiscal resources needed for the USGS to perform its scientific mission goals, facilitates information sharing internally and externally, and provides in-depth analysis of budget and program performance data for the USGS to understand, anticipate, and respond to shifts in social and political paradigms. Disclaimer: English is the official...
Communications and Publishing
The Office of Communications and Publishing (OCAP) is the front door to the USGS. While our scientists are conducting in-depth research, it is the job of the Office of Communications and Publishing to present their research in a format suitable to the public. Our office is in charge of everything from Social Media to Congressional affairs for the USGS.
USGS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a Federal statute which allows individuals to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent records are claimed as exempt from disclosure under one or more of the nine (9) exemptions of the FOIA.
Human Capital
The USGS Human Capital Office is a cohesive, collaborative team of professionals dedicated to creating partnerships with employees and leadership focused on supporting all USGS mission areas. With a strong commitment to provide high quality service to our customers, we ensure that the USGS has the Right People, in the Right Jobs with the Right Skills.
International Programs
The USGS Office of International Programs helps facilitate and coordinate USGS science with diverse partners, including other federal agencies, international institutions, and foreign governments. USGS international activities support U.S. foreign policy and science diplomacy, and improve characterization and management of ecosystems and natural resources worldwide.
Office of Science Quality and Integrity
The Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI) preserves and protects the long tradition of objective, unbiased USGS science in service to the Nation.
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Science Support Offices
About
About Us
Survey Manual
Key Officials
Organization
Mission Areas
Programs
Regions
Science Centers
Observatories
Laboratories
Science Support Offices
Congressional
Budget
Careers and Employees
Doing Business
Emergency Management
Documents
Emergency Management Resources
The scientific excellence at the USGS is due to more than excellent scientists. Behind the field research and mapmaking is the Science Support team. The Science Support team aids USGS science by budgeting necessary funds for research, communicating the actions of our scientists to the public, verifying the validity and quality of our science, and providing essential resources for
Office of Administrative Services
Our office establishes policies and coordinates and conducts in the areas of accounting and fiscal service, general services, security, information technology, safety and occupational health, acquisitions and grants, internal controls, technology transfer, facilities and property, environmental protection, and business systems.
Associate Chief Information Officer
The Office of the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) provides the critical information management and technology (IMT) foundation for the US Geological Survey (USGS) science mission.
Office of Budget, Finance and Analysis
The Office of Budget, Finance and Analysis (BFA) secures fiscal resources needed for the USGS to perform its scientific mission goals, facilitates information sharing internally and externally, and provides in-depth analysis of budget and program performance data for the USGS to understand, anticipate, and respond to shifts in social and political paradigms. Disclaimer: English is the official...
Communications and Publishing
The Office of Communications and Publishing (OCAP) is the front door to the USGS. While our scientists are conducting in-depth research, it is the job of the Office of Communications and Publishing to present their research in a format suitable to the public. Our office is in charge of everything from Social Media to Congressional affairs for the USGS.
USGS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a Federal statute which allows individuals to request access to federal agency records, except to the extent records are claimed as exempt from disclosure under one or more of the nine (9) exemptions of the FOIA.
Human Capital
The USGS Human Capital Office is a cohesive, collaborative team of professionals dedicated to creating partnerships with employees and leadership focused on supporting all USGS mission areas. With a strong commitment to provide high quality service to our customers, we ensure that the USGS has the Right People, in the Right Jobs with the Right Skills.
International Programs
The USGS Office of International Programs helps facilitate and coordinate USGS science with diverse partners, including other federal agencies, international institutions, and foreign governments. USGS international activities support U.S. foreign policy and science diplomacy, and improve characterization and management of ecosystems and natural resources worldwide.
Office of Science Quality and Integrity
The Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI) preserves and protects the long tradition of objective, unbiased USGS science in service to the Nation.
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