Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo) Policy And Program Administration Form Sample Page 15

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VA MEDICAL CENTER
POLICY MEMORANDUM 00-028
BRONX, NEW YORK 10468
ATTACHMENT D
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FEDERAL WOMEN’S PROGRAM (FWP) MANAGER
1.
The Medical Center’s Federal Women’s Program Manager is considered to be the central point of
responsible contact for promoting the Federal Women’s Program (FWP) medical center-wide. The
Federal Women’s Program promotes equal employment opportunities for women in such areas as
recruitment, training, upward mobility and advancement. Serves as a member of the Human Goals
Committee.
2.
Chairs a committee or task force of members appointed by the Medical Center Director responsible
for carrying out assignments related to the FWP, and also:
• Advises management of issues and problems related to women at this medical center;
• Identifies existing and potential barriers to equal opportunity for women;
• Assists in the development, evaluation and monitoring of affirmative action plan items, with
emphasis on positive plans of action designed to promote equal opportunity in employment for
women;
• Recommends special approaches and/or activities designed to insure maximum compliance with
the basic principles of the EEO Program and the FWP;
• Publicizes all aspects of the medical center FWP and EEO Program efforts with particular
emphasis on reaching employees at this medical center as well as community groups; solicits
cooperation, support and suggestions for improvements;
• Serves as a medical center representative with public and private organizations and individuals
concerned with the improvement of employment practices for women.
3.
Schedules and conducts meetings as necessary. Establishes subcommittees as needed to allow for
participation in special studies in addition to development of specific recommendations toward the
improvement of equal employment opportunities for women.
4.
Technical guidance, review and direction are provided by the EEO Manager who insures that
appropriate training and leadership are provided; provides interpretation of laws, policies and regulations;
attends meetings; keeps committee members informed as to potential areas of concerns, changes in
policies, etc. Overall review of performance of EEO related duties and responsibilities is conducted by
the Medical Center Director and the Deputy on a yearly basis or as required by VA, OPM or EEOC
guidelines.
5.
FWP Manager is appointed for a two-year or as needed term by the Medical Center Director, and
devotes approximately 10% of his/her time to the performance of these collateral duties.
6.
FWP Manager must maintain:
• The quality and quantity of performance required by the regular no-EEO job duties as a requisite
to continued appointment as an EEO Official.
• Knowledge of the employment and organization policies and practices that result in
discrimination, how they are identified, their causes and possible solutions.
• Understanding of and commitment to merit system principles and the principles of equal
employment opportunity.
• Knowledge of special problems/barriers faced by women and minorities at this medical center.
Must have the ability to deal effectively with persons at all levels of the organization.
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