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This week in history: On July 21, 2011, The U.S. space shuttle program ended (after 135 missions) as the orbiter Atlantis landed at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
OCFO Job Announcements
New! Budget Analyst (560 series, GS-12). Office of PBS Financial Services, Zone 1 Building Operations Division. Location negotiable after selection. Closes Thursday, July 28, 2022.
To feature an opening in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Week in Review submissions form.
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New: 2022 HR Survey
Take the annual HR survey to provide the Office of Human Resources Management feedback on their service offerings. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete and your input will inform OHRM's HR strategy and HR products and services moving forward.
If you have any questions, please email ohrmsurveys@research.gsa.gov.
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New: Civil Rights in the Spotlight Speaker Series - History of Civil Rights
A history of civil rights in the United States is the topic for the upcoming July 27th “Civil Rights in the Spotlight” Speaker Series virtual event, presented by GSA’s Office of Civil Rights. This special session features guest speaker David L. King, Executive Director for Civil Rights Enforcement for the United States Department of Agriculture. The event will begin at 1 p.m. ET.
Register to attend through GSA's Online University. If you require reasonable accommodations, contact ocr@gsa.gov no later than July 25, 2022.
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Reminder: Feds Feed Families 2022
This year’s 2022 Feds Feed Families campaign has launched. Visit USDA's Feds Feed Families page for helpful ways to participate!
GSA’s goal is to beat last year’s contribution and donate more than 130,000 pounds of food by the campaign’s close at the end of August. Please consider getting involved and visit the FFF Hub to record your donations this year!
Since its inception, GSA employees have graciously donated more than 2 million pounds of food.
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Reminder: There's Still Time — Take Your Security and Privacy Awareness Training Today!
Due Friday, July 22
- Security and Privacy Awareness
Due Wednesday, August 31
- Insider Threat Awareness and Reporting
- Internal Controls at GSA and You
- No FEAR Act
- Plain Language
These courses are now available in Online University.
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ICYMI: This Week's Messages from GSA Leadership
7/19: Administrator Carnahan shares a personnel update
Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
New Poll: Summer, Summer, Summertime!
While summer break might be a distant memory for many of us, the magic of summer (hopefully) still remains. This week, we want to know: What's your favorite thing about summer?
Respond to the poll by Thursday, July 28, then check back the following Friday for the results. To share ideas for future polls, send us an email.
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New: OCFO Night at Nationals Park!
OCFO is again sponsoring a Nationals outing for those in the D.C. area. The game is on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 7:05 versus the A’s. Tickets are approximately $20. If interested, please indicate your desire for tickets by August 15 by following the directions in the recent email to OCFO Central Office and BR Zone 4 staff. Send questions to Evan Farley. Thanks (and go, Nats)!
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Welcome to the OCFO Analytics Corner! Each week, the Analytics Community of Practice (A-CoP) team will be sharing events, training, resources, and more. Complete this Google Form to receive more information about the A-CoP or to get involved.
What's a Data Catalog?
What can a data catalog do for you? Get a sneak peek at a demo from FAS of Alation, the newest addition to the GSA family of tools, in action.
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Every week we will feature OCFO colleagues who have been recognized by their peers for their great work and character. This is a quick, easy, and fun way to acknowledge and thank one another. To recognize one (or more) of your peers in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form. |
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Shout out to William "Alan" Cooke (FIOD)!
Shout Out to Alan Cooke at FIOD! I vote you MVP on our team to add BOAC and Transfer TAS to monthly shipping adjustments. You made the import file happen in a short period of time. Thanks for staying focused and committed to our goal.
Submitted by: Felicia Ford Jones (BGA)
Shout out to Neil Clark (BR2C)!
Neil has gone above and beyond to assist with recurring LoGo contracts. His patience and willingness to provide guidance is what makes partnerships great.
Submitted by: Irene Knab (BR2B)
Shout out to Kristin Williamson (BGF)!
Thank you, Kristin, for going above and beyond in crushing all the curveballs that ASSIST transmissions continue to throw at you!
Submitted by: Michael Montenegro (BGF)
Visit the Mandatory Training page on GSA's InSite for mandatory training deadlines and watch the Announcements section for training reminders.
Looking for enterprise-wide training opportunities? Check out the FY22 course list.
August Enterprise-wide Training Opportunities
Check out these enterprise-wide course offerings:
For a full listing of courses available this month and throughout the year, check out the enterprise-wide course offerings list.
New: Be Safe During Hurricanes
Hurricanes bring high winds, heavy rain, storm surge, flooding and tornadoes. These storms are dangerous and can cause damage to places on the shore and inland. Being ready before any severe storm makes landfall, and knowing what to do once a storm hits, is critical.
If you find yourself in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm, follow these tips from Ready.gov to help you and your family stay safe during a storm.
- Track media for storm updates and other emergency information. Follow the directions of local authorities. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- Go to a safe area in your home such as a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level during the storm. Put as many walls between you and the outside as you can.
- Stay away from all windows, skylights and glass doors. Secure exterior doors.
- If the power is out, use flashlights instead of candles.
- Never use portable gasoline or coal-burning equipment or camp stoves inside your home, basement, or garage.
- If you lose power, keep the refrigerator closed to keep cold air trapped and delay spoiling food.
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Reminder: Agile in Action Session - Best Practices Using Jira and Confluence
During this interactive session, panelists will provide demonstrations of GSA’s agile applications, Jira and Confluence, and show how they use reporting features to increase teamwork and overall improved outcomes. You’ll also hear from a number of product and technical managers who are leading modernization efforts across the enterprise.
If you’re curious about how to use Jira and Confluence or how to incorporate agile practices into your own work, team, or program, our agile coaches will be on hand to share additional training resources and tips for everyone using Jira and Confluence.
Register for the session, which will be held on Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
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Reminder: Virtual Emergency Procedures & Active Shooter Training Offered Monthly
The Office of Mission Assurance offers monthly Occupant Emergency Plan and Active Shooter training to help prepare building occupants for multiple emergency scenarios. Employees and contractors need to be properly prepared for an emergency and are strongly encouraged to attend OMA's monthly OEP/active shooter training.
The training is currently available through Google Hangouts Meet from 11 a.m.-noon on the last Wednesday of every month, with a capacity limit of 250 people. This month's session will be held on July 27 at 11 a.m. Eastern.
For more information, including upcoming training dates, visit the Emergency Procedures and Active Shooter Training InSite page. For additional information about active shooter preparedness, visit the Safety and Security page on GSA InSite.
Reminder: GSA IT Tech Training
Sign up for these upcoming tech training classes.
Get to know Google Sheets (August 17) - Learn what Google Sheets are and why you’d use them. Covers creating a Google spreadsheet, settings, menus, appearance and use. Also covers sharing, version history, and creating multiple sheets in a workbook.
Make the most of Google Meet (August 29) - Maximize your Google Meet experience with mic and camera settings, layouts, full-screen, closed captions, and other attendee options. Google Meet is the standard GSA virtual meeting tool. Class also covers hosting options, controls, and activity features such as polls and Q&A. This class prepares you to take all our other training presented using Google Meet.
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Reminder: Use the New Online University Events Calendar to Hone Your Skills
The OLU Event Calendar lists a wide variety of free-to-you classes hosted by OHRM to help you hone your skills and enhance your career development. There is a large selection of on-demand virtual courses, books, and videos at your fingertips, 24/7!
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Reminder: Register for Treasury's 2022 Government Financial Management Conference
Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service is pleased to announce that the 2022 Government Financial Management Conference (GFMC) is open for registration. The GFMC is a free virtual conference which provides up to 10 NASBA continuing professional education (CPE) credits. All educational sessions will be led by federal financial management experts and select business partners.
To learn more about the conference, which will take place August 24-25, 2022, visit the GFMC site. To register, visit: https://cvent.me/18Woo2. Registration closes on Friday, August 19, 2022.
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