Onboarding

Welcome

Welcome to the Marine Turtle Biology and Assessment Program!
We’re excited to have you join us. This page will help you get oriented.

📄 Print the Orientation Checklist
- This will guide you through meeting the team, touring the IRC, and completing required trainings.
Read SOP 35-4 Safety Orientation
- Covers workplace safety protocols.
Review Cyber Security Responsibilities
- Outlines NOAA data security policies.
If you require lab access, complete the Laboratory User Agreement.
- Further instructions can be found on our Google site.
- After completing these items, schedule a lab orientation walk-through with Kerry Reardon or Justin Weeks.
- Be sure to also complete the additional Formaldehyde Training, as this chemical is commonly used in our work.
Many roles require driving government vehicles. To be eligible:
- Complete the NOAA Defensive Driver Training on the Commerce Learning Center.
- After training, fill out the Safety Acknowledgment Form and the Statement of Understanding.
- Bring these forms along with your training certificate, driver’s license, and CAC to Tanya Ochoa to be added to the system.
You may need software such as RStudio, GitHub, ArcGIS, or ACDSee.
- To install these, submit a ticket through the Jira Service Desk.

Name	Email	Phone
Christy Kozama	christy.kozama@noaa.gov	808-359-3738