This office is responsible for developing and implementing all necessary plans and programs to successfully comply with Executive Order 22. This office will not replace units or persons currently performing personnel or managerial functions or assume their duties, but will ensure such activities are administered fairly and in a nondiscriminatory manner. As such, some activities will be investigatory in nature.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance.
EEO staff will provide guidance to division directors, office managers, and Executive staff on the attainment of annual EEO objectives. The director of the office is responsible for advising and informing the Secretary on all relevant issues that might have significant impact on the department. Reporting responsibility to the Assistant Secretary of Administration is to ensure close communication with the administrative units in the department and to integrate EEO efforts in the quality management process. They are also responsible for designating the appropriate number of equal employment opportunity officers for every 500-1500 employees to develop and implement their EEO plans and programs. Title I on reasonable accommodations.