Safety Measures

As USDA employees return to the physical workplace, several safety measures have been made to ensure the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors as we continue to navigate through the pandemic. Below are several resources to ensure a safe work environment for employees, and as always you can contact your agency’s Covid-19 coordinator.

USDA Covid-19 Coordinators by Agency/District/Region

Agency Initials	Mission Area/Team	Pandemic Coordinator	Email Address
AMS	Agricultural Marketing Service	Lorenzo Tribbett	Lorenzo.tribbett@usda.gov
APHIS	Animal Plant Health Inspection Services	Robert Huttenlocker	Robert.Huttenlocker@usda.gov
ARS - REE	Agricultural Research Service	Jill Stetka	Jill.stetka@usda.gov
DA	Departmental Administration	Malcom A. Shorter	Malcolm.shorter@usda.gov
ERS - REE	Economic Research Service	Jim Staiert	Jim.staiert@usda.gov
FAS	Foreign Agricultural Service	Alecia Davis	Alecia.davis@usda.gov
FNS	Food and Nutrition Service	Tameka Owens	Tameka.owens@usda.gov
FPAC	Farm Production and Conservation (FSA)	Scott Linsky	scott.linsky@usda.gov
FS	Forest Service	Joseph Powers	joseph.powers@usda.gov
FSIS	Food Safety and Inspection Service	Jeremy Reed	Jeremy.reed@usda.gov
NASS	National Agriculture Statistics Service	Kevin Barnes	Kevin.Barnes@usda.gov
NIFA	National Institute of Food and Agriculture	Katina Hanson	Katina.hanson@usda.gov
OASCR	Office of Civil Rights	Ted (Theodore) Gutman	Theodore.gutman@usda.gov
OBPA	Office of Budget and Program Analysis	Chris Nelson	Chris.nelson@usda.gov
OC	Office of Communications	Brian K. Mabry	Brian.mabry@usda.gov
OCE	Office of the Chief Economist	Cindy Nickerson	Cindy.nickerson@usda.gov
OCFO	Office of Chief Financial Officer	Michael J. Jackson Christopher Corder	Michaelj.jackson@usda.gov christopher.corder@usda.gov
OCIO	Office of the Chief Information Officer	Frank Hoeppel	Frank.Joeppel@usda.gov
OCP	Office of Contracting and Procurement	Tiffany Taylor	Tiffanyj.taylor@usda.gov
OCS	Office of the Chief Scientist	Rich Derksen	Rich.derksen@usda.gov
OE	Office of Ethics	Andrew Tobin	Andrew.tobin@usda.gov
OGC	Office of the General Counsel	Inga Bumbary-Langston	Inga.bumbary-langston@usda.gov
OHA	Office of Hearings and Appeals	Jennifer Nicholson	Jennifer.Nicholson@usda.gov
OPPE	Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement	Bill Ashton	Bill.Ashton@usda.gov
RD	Rural Development	Roger Glendenning	Roger.Glendenning@usda.gov
US Codex	U.S. Codex Office	Jodi P. Williams	Jodi.williams@usda.gov

Future of Work Covid-19 Safety Measures

See the Future of Work Covid-19 Safety Measures for information on cleaning and disinfecting and mask and PPE instruction:

USDA Covid-19 Workplace Safety Plan
COVID-19 Screening Testing Guidance for USDA Employees (PDF, 330 KB)

For other preventative measures, use the following links:

Building Safety and Protocols

Employees in the NCR may contact the Office of Operations by calling (202) 720-3937 or visit their website at www.usda.gov/da/oo for further information about building safety and protocols.
Employees in buildings and offices that are outside of the National Capital Region (NCR), contact your agency’s building security officer or property manager for the latest updates on safety and security measures and protocols for your respective physical office.