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New Employee Checklist

The following information has been provided for you to track the activities of your onboarding process. 

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When What Information and/or Contacts Check when complete
Before your first day Review pre-employment paperwork. HC&D site-New Employees/ Before Your First Day  
  Complete and sign pre-employment paperwork and policy acknowledgement forms. You will receive documents via email to electronically sign  
  Complete parking application- Classified employees only. You will receive documents via email to electronically sign  
  Contact your HR representative regarding questions you may have about your employment such as benefits, policies and practices etc Human Capital & Development- Talent Acquisition Rep and/or AskHR  
Your first day Bring new hire documents as indicated in your offer letter document- First Day-Things you need to know Human Capital & Development  
  Obtain parking permit (classified employees) Human Capital & Development  
  Obtain your DMAS ID card. Human Capital & Development  
  Receive and review instructions for recording your time and attendance.  (classified and wage employees) Human Capital & Development  
  Departmental orientation-Connect with your assigned “Buddy” who will assist you in the transition to your division. DMAS Office-assigned Division  
Your first 30 days Attend New Employee Orientation. Human Capital & Development  
  Review and enroll in healthcare benefits or waive health coverage by the 30th calendar day of your employment. Human Capital & Development - Additional information available on DHRM website.  
  Review information and enroll in a Flexible Spending Account by the 30th calendar day of your employment. Human Capital & Development- VRS  
  Access your secure online member account resource myVRS to view and download your Member Benefit Profile (MBP). DMAS Office- assigned Division  
Your first 90 days Meet with your supervisor for the Probationary Progress Review at 3 months (Classified employees only) DMAS Office- assigned Division  
 

Required training to be completed within 90 day of employment:

  • Alcohol & Other Drugs
  • Workplace Dispute Resolution Overview
  • Preventing Workplace Violence
  • Terrorism Security Awareness Orientation
  • Preventing Workplace Harassment
  • Time Attendance and Leave (TAL) (classified/wage employees)
  • Teleworking Training (for approved teleworkers and managers)
  • Cyber Security Awareness   Training
Please note that all training is accessible through the VA Learning Center (COVLC) except for the Cyber Security Awareness Training.  
Your First Year Complete the 6-month probationary Performance Review with your supervisor. DMAS Office- assigned Division  
  Complete Performance Management Training- (Classified/Wage employees) Human Capital & Development  
  HR Process and Compliance Management Training –managers/supervisors. Human Capital & Development  
  Make changes to your voluntary VRS Hybrid Plan contributions. Human Capital & Development- VRS  
  Meet with your supervisor to complete the 12-month Probationary Review. (Classified employees) DMAS Office - assigned Division  

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