Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo) Policy And Program Administration Form Sample Page 16

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VA MEDICAL CENTER
POLICY MEMORANDUM 00-028
BRONX, NEW YORK 10468
ATTACHMENT E
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HISPANIC EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
1.
The Medical Center Hispanic Employment Program Manager is considered to be the central point of
responsible contact for promoting the Hispanic Employment Program (HEP) medical center-wide;
promotes equal employment opportunities for Hispanics in such areas as recruitment, training, upward
mobility and advancement. Serves as a member of the Human Goals Committee.
2.
Responsible for carrying out assignments related to the HEP, to include:
• Advises management of issues and problems related to Hispanics at this medical center;
• Identifies existing and potential barriers to equal opportunity for Hispanics;
• 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
Hispanics;
• Recommends special approaches and/or activities designed to insure maximum compliance with
the basic principles of the EEO Program and the HEP;
• Publicizes all aspects of the medical center HEP and EEO Program efforts with particular
emphasis on reaching employees at this medical center as well as individuals and community
groups; solicits cooperation, support and suggestions for improvement;
• Serves as a medical center representative with public and private organizations and individuals
concerned with the improvement of employment practices for Hispanics.
3.
Technical guidance and direction are provided by the EEO Manager who insures that appropriate
training and leadership are provided; provides interpretation of laws, policies and regulations; keeps HEP
Manager informed as to potential areas of concern, changes in policy, etc. Overall review of performance
of EEO related duties and responsibilities is conducted by the Medical Center Director and EEO Manager
on a yearly basis or as required by VA, OPM or EEOC guidelines.
4.
HEP Manager is appointed for a two-year term by the Medical Center Director and devotes
approximately 10% of his/her time to these collateral duties.
5.
HEP Manager must maintain:
• The quality and quantity of performance required by the regular non-EEO job duties as a requisite
to continue appointment as an EEO Program Official.
• Knowledge of the employment and organizational policies and practices that result in
discrimination, how they are identified, their causes and possible solutions.
• Understanding of the commitment to merit system principles and the principles of equal
employment opportunity.
• Knowledge of special problems/barriers faced by minorities at this Medical Center. Must have
the ability to deal effectively with persons at all levels of the organization.
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