NIH Affirmative Action Accountability Statement
(Include this statement in all NIH supervisory and managerial position descriptions and performance plans).Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibility
Supervisors and managers further the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO).
- Take positive steps to accomplish affirmative action objectives.
- Practice nondiscrimination in employment with regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, parental status, lawful political affiliation, marital status, union membership, and non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, and,
- Initiate nondiscriminatory practices and affirmative action within the following areas of responsibility:
- merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants;
- fair treatment of all employees;
- encouragement and recognition of employee achievements;
- career development of employees; and
- full use of their skills.
Supervisors and managers further demonstrate fairness in making selections; encourage and recognize employee achievements; treat minority group employees fairly; and, are sensitive to the development needs of all employees (i.e., minority groups, women and the disabled). They support and communicate current EEO policies, plans, and programs to employees. They seek out and use available resources, including appropriate human resource specialists, EEO specialists, and workforce development resources in conducting these responsibilities. They are appraised on the effectiveness of their EEO performance.
