Manual Chapters

By Survey Manual

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Survey Manual (SM) communicates bureau level administrative instructions, delegations, and general procedures for its employees. The manual is undergoing review to maintain compliance with White House instruction (refer to https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/)

SERIES, SUBJECT, AND CHAPTER NUMBERS

ORGANIZATION SERIES

Organizational Structure Chapters 100.1-120.11

DELEGATION SERIES

Delegations, Redelegations, and Special Delegations Chapters 200.1-220.7

ADMINISTRATION SERIES

General Chapters 302.1-345.1

Personnel Chapters 370.252.1-370.296.3

Employment Chapters 370.300.1-370.380.1

Employee Performance and Utilization Chapters 370.400.1-370.451.1

Position Classification, Pay, and Allowances Chapters 370.531.1-370.593.1

Attendance and Leave Chapters 370.620.1-370.630.12

Employee Relations, Conduct, and Services Chapters 370.734.1-370.792.4

Property, Records, Mail, Safety, and Legal Chapters 408.2-453.1

PROGRAM SERIES

Fundamental Science Practices, Environmental Compliance, Web and Visual Standards, Tribal Relations, Agreements, Donations, Trademarks, FITARA, International Activities and Collaboration, Emergency Planning and Operations, Publishing, Congressional and Legislative Affairs Chapters 500.1-1100.7