Your First Day - Philadelphia Regional Office (PLRO)

May 16, 2016

When and Where To Report

Date:

As noted in your "Official Employment Offer"

Time:

9:00am –

Attire:

Business Casual Dress

Location and Official Mailing Address:

One Penn Center
1617 JFK Blvd. Suite 520
Philadelphia, PA  19103

Directions:

On John F. Kennedy Blvd. between 16th & 17 Street 

Parking:

Central Parking Systems (Philadelphia)

1500 Market Street, 1700 Market Street, 1900 Arch Street

Arrival Instructions:

Report to the lobby, present your State issued photo ID to security and inform them you are visiting the SEC and they will give you access to the elevators.

Emergency/Hazardous Weather:

Follow guidance provided by www.opm.gov

Contact:

Terri Hackett (215) 597-3996 or David Butler (215) 597-3707. 

If you are unable to report on your assigned date or have any questions about your appointment or orientation, contact your HR Specialist identified in your official letter.

Dining:
Several restaurants to choose from in the Philadelphia and Center City West of City Hall area. Here are just a few:

  • Comcast Food Court
  • Chops
  • City Tap House
  • Vetri Ristorante
  • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
  • Tequilas
  • Alma de Cuba

What to Bring with You (if not already submitted):

  1. Applicable State Tax Form
  2. All applicable printed and completed forms obtained through the new employee orientation web site
  3. Acceptable forms of identification – either a valid passport; OR, a valid driver's license AND birth certificate; OR, a valid driver's license AND social security card. Refer to the instructions on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Certification, and choose from List A or Lists B AND C
  4. Form DD-214 or equivalent, if appropriate
  5. Documents validating your college education if not already verified by an original diploma, transcripts, or other statement from a school official

What to Expect at Orientation -– Typical Agenda

*Agenda is subject to Change

DAY 1 

Badging

Administration of Oath of Office

LUNCH

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Union Discussion/NTEU Address

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Employee Ethics

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Personal Trading Compliance System - PTCS

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm

SEC Select Benefits (supplemental insurance)

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Supplemental Retirement Plan

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Federal Employee Benefits

DAY 2

Supervisory Intro

Office Visit

1:00 pm – 1:10 pm

Conflicts in the Workplace

1:10 pm -  1:25 pm                

Worklife Programs

1:25 pm – 1:40 pm

Disability & Family Medical Programs

1:40 pm – 1:55 pm

Records Management

1:55 pm – 2:10 pm

Time & Attendance System - WebTA

2:10 pm – 2:20 pm

OIT – Rules of the Road

2:20 pm – 2:35 pm

Procurement Integrity

2:35 pm – 3:00 pm

Protecting Non-Public Information

3:00 pm – 3:10 pm

Whistleblower Overview

3:10 pm – 3:20 pm

Office of Inspector General

3:20 pm – 3:30 pm

Diversity and Inclusion at the SEC

3:30 pm – 3:50 pm

Tips, Complaints & Referral System (TCR)

Last Reviewed or Updated: June 17, 2022