The term "Special Emphasis Programs" (SEP) refers to those programs which
focus special attention on certain specific underrepresented groups as a
result of a particular law, regulation, and/or Executive Order. Special
Emphasis Programs have been initiated to address the employment-related or
program concerns of groups not specifically included in other programs.
Special Emphasis Programs include the following:
Federal Women's Program
(FWP) - This program was established to implement a recommendation of
the President's Committee on the Status of Women and was later integrated
into the Federal EEO Program after the issuance of E.O. 11478 (August 1969).
The activities of the FWP focus on employment needs and issues of women as
they relate to Federal personnel policies and practices and equal program
delivery.
Hispanic Emphasis Program (HEP) - This program was established initially by a Presidential
Directive in 1970 as a Sixteen-Point Program for Spanish-Speaking Americans.
It was designed to assure consideration of the needs and concerns of persons
of Hispanic origin in all aspects of Federal personnel management and
program delivery. Hispanics are persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban,
Central or South American or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of
race.
Disability Emphasis Program (DEP)
- Organized action plans and procedures which promote equal program delivery
and the hiring, placement and advancement of employees with disabilities.
The Selective Placement Program has its modern origins in P.L. 89-554,
codified as 5 USC 7153 and Presidential policy statements and regulations
issued pursuant thereto. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
issued instructions (501) on affirmative action plans for the handicapped.
Veterans Emphasis Program
- This program is directed at assuring that
all veterans, particularly Vietnam Era and disabled veterans, have the full
measure of equal program participation and employment in the Federal
service. The legal basis for the program include the Veterans Preference Act
of 1944 (codified as 5 USC 2108); 5 USC 3114 (non- competitive appointing
authority for 30 percent or more disabled veterans) and the Veterans
Readjustment Appointment (EO I 1 521); Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance
Act of 1974
(38 USC 2104).
African-American or
Black Emphasis Program (BEP) - The purpose of this program is to provide
focus on issues such as equal program delivery and employment, promotion,
training and career
American Indian Emphasis Program (AIP)
- The purpose of this program is to provide focus on issues such as equal
program delivery and the employment, promotion, training and career
enhancement affecting American Indian employees and applicants in NRCS.
Asian Pacific Islander Emphasis Program
(APIP) - The purpose of this program is to provide focus on issues such
as equal program delivery and employment, promotion, training and career
enhancement affecting Asian American employees and applicants in NRCS.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Emphasis Program
Asian/Pacific Islander Emphasis Program Manager,
Ka Ying Vang
Menomonie Service Center (715) 232-2614
Black Emphasis Program Manager,
Ty Larson 920-733-1575 x107
Appleton Area Office
Disability Program Manager, John
Caine
Madison State Office
(866) 515-6466 (video phone)
Federal Women's Program Manager,
Laurel Qualy, Madison State
Office, 608-662-4422 x 242
GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender) Program Manager,
Merrie Schamberger,
Oshkosh Service Center, 920-424-0329 x 110
Hispanic Emphasis Program Manager,
Natalie Irizarry, Juneau Area Office
(920)386-9999 x102
American Indian Emphasis Program Manager,
Greg Yakle
Onalaska Service Center, 608-782-0180 x191
Veteran Emphasis Program Manager,
Brandi Richter
Union Grove Service Center, 262-878-1243 x 108
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