ALBUQUERQUE DISTRICT

EEO MISSION GOALS:

• A work environment free of unlawful discrimination.
• A workforce reflective of our nation’s diversity.
• Equal Employment Opportunity institutionalized as an integral part
  of USACE and the Albuquerque District’s mission.

FUNCTION OF THE ALBUQUERQUE DISTRICT EEO OFFICE:

• Manages and directs the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Employment Program for Commander,
  Albuquerque District.
• Serves as principal advisor to the Commander, CESPA, for EEO to assist in the accomplishment of the USACE
  mission.
• Manages the EEO complaints processing system to ensure compliance
  with regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and assesses the climate of the Albuquerque District activities to ensure that human resource
  management of civilians complies with EEO/affirmative employment principles and requirements.

Who May File a Complaint?

• Any employee, former employee or applicant for employment who feels he/she has been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 years and over), physical or mental disability, or reprisal may file a discrimination complaint. 

• Complaints of discrimination should be filed
  • Within 45 calendar days of the date of the alleged discriminatory action or event;
    • or
  • Within 45 calendar days of becoming aware of the alleged action or event. 

• Sexual harassment complaints against a uniformed service member or Department of Defense civilian may also be addressed under Section 1561, of Title 10, US Code. 

• Employees claiming discrimination based on sexual orientation may seek redress from the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Office of Special Counsel or the Administrative Grievance Procedure.