Extended Administrative Leave Resources

Whether you are navigating a temporary leave, reassignment, or organizational change, the Department of Energy is committed to supporting you through every step. Below you’ll find helpful links, documents, and contacts to guide you through available resources and actions you may need to take.

Logging in to FedHR Navigator

Please use your unique link to log in. If you are a first-time user, select the "Login with Username" tab and then select the "Register Now" link at the bottom of the screen.

Resources for Impacted Employees

Stay Connected

Take Advantage of eLearning Resources 

You will continue to have access to DOE’s extensive catalog of eLearning resources, including topics on personal wellness, resume writing, interviewing, and numerous professional certifications to support you in transitioning to a new career. To access this resource, login with username and password at Percipio.

Take Care of You

DOE employees may access confidential, no-cost services for you or your family. Call Federal Occupational Health (FOH) at 1-800-222-0364 (888-262-7848, hearing-impaired) for support.  

  • Visit WorkLife4You: Member Login (code USENERGY) for information, resources, presentations and searchable databases.
  • Visit FOH4YOU for online access to EAP information and resources, self-help assessments, webinars, podcasts.

Retirement or Benefit Changes

  1. Before You Go on Admin Leave

    If you are retiring or will need to make benefit changes, before going on admin leave, you must register in FedHR by selecting the tab for “Login and User Name” and then follow the “New User” instructions at the bottom of the screen. 

  2. Use the Appropriate Link Based on Your DE

    You will be required to enter your last name, date of birth, and social security number. Once registered, participants can access the site from any computer within the United States (US) or US Territory. Use the appropriate link based on their Departmental Element:

    • HQ, Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Power Marketing Administrations participants must register using this link: FedHR/DOE.
    • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) including Naval Reactors must register using this link: FedHR/DOENNSA.
       

  3. Enter Your Retirement Request 60-90 Days in Advance

    Enter your retirement request in FedHR Navigator 60-90 days in advance of your retirement date. The appropriate SHRO/SSC Benefits Branch will process the retirement as normal.

    If you are retiring from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) must submit retirement applications 60-90 days in advance by contacting Benefits@bpa.gov.

Pay and Tax Information

  • Create a login with username and password at https://mypay.dfas.mil.
  • Make changes to address, direct/deposit, tax withholdings in myPay.
  • Please review the FAQs on established TSP accounts, including ongoing contributions and outstanding loans. 
  • If after you begin administrative leave or leave federal service you wish to change your TSP allocations, you will need to obtain a username and password from TSP.gov.

DRP Offboarding Guidance

Offboarding procedures for NNSA, BPA, PMA and field site employees may differ slightly from HQ guidance, so please follow local guidance for specific requirements.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Filers (OGE Form 450)

  • If you will start admin leave before the due date of your report, you are not required to submit the report. If you have already submitted an OGE Form 450 in 2025, nothing further is required.