Ethics is an essential part of how we operate at FEMA.

This 1-hour course complies with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics initial agency ethics orientation for all employees requirements at 5 C.F.R. Section 2638.703.

It includes the following mandatory content:

• The Ethical standards and principles to keep.
• Contact persons including the employee names, titles, office addresses and telephone numbers of the designated agency ethics official and other agency officials available to advise the employee on ethics issues.

This course includes the following lessons:

• Lesson 1: Course Introduction
• Lesson 2: Conflicts of Interest
• Lesson 3: Misuse of Position or Resources
• Lesson 4: Giving and Accepting Gifts
• Lesson 5: Outside Employment and Activities

Upon completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of federal ethics principles, laws, and standards.
• Recognize situations that require advice from the Ethics Office, and know whom to call.
• Identify ethical issues related to:
  • Conflicts of interest,
  • Use of Government position and resources,
  • Gifts, and
  • Activities outside the workplace.