This page provides an overview of the different user roles within the EPIC system, including default roles assigned at registration and roles associated with specific functions. It covers all role categories—Default and Office roles, Technology Office roles, Servicing Office roles, and Applicant roles. For each role, you’ll find details on how it is assigned, what actions it permits, who it applies to, and whether approval is required. This information helps ensure users understand their access and responsibilities within EPIC. |
Default Roles (internal to EERE only)
Default roles are automatically assigned based on your active directory profile.
Federal Staff
| Initial Role: | Office Staff (Federal) |
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| Assignment: | Automatically granted upon first-time registration in EPIC |
| Description: | This role is automatically assigned to any federal employee who registers in EPIC |
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| User Type: | Federal |
| Approver: | Not applicable – Role is assigned automatically. |
Contractor Staff
| Initial Role: | Office Staff (Contractor) |
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| Assignment: | Must be requested upon first-time registration in EPIC |
| Description: | Contractors supporting a technology office must request this role during registration |
| Permissions: | View (but not edit) announcements specific to the selected technology office. |
| User Type: | Contractor |
| Approver: | Office Administrator |
Office Specific Roles
Office-specific roles are roles you request during the registration process and align to your job function and office.
• Technology Office Staff: typically request the EERE Project Lead Role (federal staff) or Contract Support (contractors).
• Operations Staff: typically request a role that aligns with their job title