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2007 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, other civil rights legislation, and Executive Orders, it is the policy of the Government of the United States to provide equal opportunity in Federal employment for all persons. As a federal agency, it is the policy of the EPA to prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, retaliation or protected genetic information. Further, it is the policy of this Agency to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons; and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuing affirmative employment program.
To assist in translating this commitment into meaningful action, each Assistant/Associate Administrator and Regional Administrator will hold managers, supervisors, and other employees within their management purview, accountable in ensuring that EPA customers and employees are treated fairly and equitably. Further, I expect every EPA employee to comport his/herself in a manner that clearly demonstrates their understanding of these principles and in compliance with all policies that prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace. Accountability shall be evidenced by:
- a general requirement for senior managers to establish sound management and personnel practices.
- a requirement to, as appropriate, engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve issues quickly; and
- an EEO, fairness, and diversity performance standard in effect for all managers at the SES level with an annual review of performance in this area, by appropriate reviewing Board(s).
Discrimination and harassment undermine the integrity of the employment relationship, compromise equal employment opportunity, and significantly interfere with the effective accomplishment of the mission of the Agency. EPA’s policy against discrimination and harassment is applicable to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, hiring, promotions, detail assignments, transfers, terminations, career development and training, performance evaluations, awards, and working conditions. With your continued support and commitment to equal employment opportunity, we will continue our work towards a discrimination and harassment free work environment.
Issued: June 14, 2007