Diversity and Inclusion

Functional Summary:

• Monitors the success rate for attracting a diverse candidate pool and the success of diversity recruitment initiatives and their impact on the USDA workforce. Provides status updates on recruitment programs to the Assistant Secretary for Administration and the Secretary.
• Sets strategy and implementation guidance for attracting, hiring and retaining a highly diverse workforce with the skill set needed to foster a high-performing USDA workforce. Routinely monitors recruitment initiatives and hiring statistics to identify new ways for recruiting and hiring a more diverse workforce in alignment with EEOC's Model Agency program guidelines.

Additional Information

• Diversity and Inclusion Plan FY11-15
• Executive Order 13583
• Guidance for Agency-Specific Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plans
• Government-Wide Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2011
• YouTube Update on USDA Cultural Transformation Initiative
• USDA National Diversity Partners Conferences