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FDIC New Employee Resources

Your First Day - Chicago Regional Office

When and Where To Report

Date and Time: Please refer to your "Official Employment Offer"

Location and Official Address:

300 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60606

The Building is located between West Jackson Street to the North, West Van Buren to the South, Chicago River to the East and Clinton Avenue to the West. You may enter the building from Jackson Street on the North side of the building where, the traffic flow is east bound one way or from Van Buren Street where the traffic flow is west bound one way.

Arrival Instructions: Once you arrive, please proceed to the Building Security Desk located at the center of the lobby. After Building Security checks your identification, you will be given a building visitor’s pass and directed to the South Elevator Lobby and the 17th floor. When you arrive on the 17th floor, proceed toward the double glass doors and to the FDIC Security Desk to sign-in where you will be given building access. FDIC Security will contact the Administrative Specialist to escort you to the Orientation site.

If you are unable to report on your assigned date, please contact the Human Resources Specialist identified in your offer letter. In case of inclement weather, please call the Office Status /Weather Hotline at (312) 382-6899 for operating status.

What to Bring with You

Please bring with you a voided check (for direct deposit), valid passport, OR a valid driver’s license AND birth certificate; or valid driver’s license AND social security card. Refer to the instructions of Form 1-9 Employment Eligibility Certification and choose one document from List A; OR one document from List B and List C.

Dress:

Business Casual

What to Expect at Orientation – Typical Agenda

Welcome, Oath of Office, Employment Forms, In-Processing, Career Management, Benefits & Work life; Safety Forms, Distribution of Material, Computer Access and IT Security; Meet/Greet with Executive Staff and Administrative Staff, Organizational Structure, Training & Ethics, Organizational Chart, Time & Attendance, Travel and Examination Overview Review.

Directions to Chicago Regional Office

From O’Hare International Airport

Taxis and Shuttles


Trains

From Midway Airport

Taxis and Shuttles

Trains

Driving Directions:

From North

Follow I-94 E to W Jackson Blvd in Chicago
Take exit 51 F-G from I-94 E
Turn left onto W Jackson Blvd

From West

Get on I-88 E Follow I-88 E and I-290 E to Chicago
Take the exit toward Canal St from I-290 E Continue on S Canal St. Drive to W Jackson Blvd

From South

From I-57 Continue on I-57 N
Take I-94 Express W to Ruble St in Chicago
Take exit 52B from I-90 W/I-94 W
Take S Jefferson St to W Jackson Blvd

From West

Get on I-88 E Follow I-88 E and I-290 E to Chicago.
Take the exit toward Canal St from I-290 E Continue on S Canal St. Drive to W Jackson Blvd

Parking: Personal Vehicle parking is available for a fee at the Union Station Parking Facility which is located near the Regional Office building.

Link to Map of Building Location in Chicago

What to Expect at Orientation – Typical Agenda

Day

Start Time

End Time

Subject

Monday

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

Processing New Employees
- Taking the oath of office
- Collection of forms
- Issue security Identification badges

Monday

10:00 AM

11:30 AM

Computer Orientation
- Password Setup
- Initial Login to FDIC Network
- Initial Login to Outlook
- Fast Access (Logging in remotely)
- DIT Helpdesk
- Safeword Token Presentation
- Encryption
- Cell phone forms

Monday

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

LUNCH

Monday

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

Benefits Briefing (via Conference Call)

Monday

3:00 PM

3:15 PM

BREAK

Monday

3:15 PM

3:30 PM

Safety Form

Monday

3:30 PM

4:00 PM

Travel Card Follow-up

Tuesday

8:00 AM

8:15 AM

Safety Form

Tuesday

8:15 AM

8:30 AM

Career Management

Tuesday

8:30 AM

10:00 AM

Computer Orientation
- Password Setup
- Initial Login to FDIC Network
- Initial Login to Outlook
- Fast Access (Logging in remotely)
- DIT Helpdesk
- Safeword Token Presentation
- Encryption
- Cell phone forms

Tuesday

10:00 AM

10:15 AM

BREAK

Tuesday

10:15 AM

11:00 AM

Information Security Awareness Orientation Training (CBI) http://wasiis102p/isao/

Tuesday

11:00 AM

11:45 AM

Website Tour: Computer Access and Security Information; Source

Tuesday

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

LUNCH

Tuesday

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Performance Management and Recognition
Work Schedules, Leave, and Comp Time for Travel (CTT), Travel Card Guidance

Tuesday

2:00 PM

2:15 PM

BREAK

Tuesday

2:15 PM

2:30 PM

Benefits Questions Follow up / FDIC Credit Union Information

Tuesday

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

Ethics Training & Anti-Discrimination Laws Message

Tuesday

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

Meet with Senior Management

Wednesday

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

It's a wonderful life...as an examiner - What to expect in the field - Sharing of personal experiences - Current issues/hot topics/ Q & A

Wednesday

9:30 AM

9:45 AM

BREAK

Wednesday

9:45 AM

11:30 AM

Travel Benefits & Powerpoint
ETV Tutorial
Electronic Travel Voucher (ETV) hands-on exercise
- Create a travel authorization

Wednesday

11:30 AM

12:00 PM

NTEU Briefing

Wednesday

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

Introduction to CHRIS T&A
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Hands-on Exercise (start a timesheet)

Wednesday

3:00 PM

3:15 PM

BREAK

Wednesday

3:15 PM

3:45 PM

No FEAR Act Training via Computer Based Instruction (CBI)
FDIC Learn:
http://fdic01/division/corporateuniversity/FDICLearn/index.html
Privacy Act Orientation (CBI)
http://fdic01/division/dit/privacy/start.htm

Wednesday

3:45 PM

4:00 PM

Wrap-up / Final Q&A