Full Name
Shayla Spann
Job Title
Branch Chief, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Company
USDA
Speaker Bio
APHIS will implement Special Emphasis Programs through National Civil Rights and Diversity Advisory Committee (NCRDAC) and the Civil Rights and Diversity Advisory Committees (CRDAC). The purpose of the NCRDAC is to serve as a strategic advisor to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) in providing management officials and employees with a vehicle that enhances equal opportunity employment and program delivery issues. The NCRDAC supports a diverse, proficient, and skilled workforce; equality of program delivery; and the civil rights of employees. The NCRDAC also establishes lines of communication between employees and management through views on civil rights issues. All of the programs in APHIS will have a Civil Rights and Diversity Advisory Committees (CRDAC).
Special Emphasis Programs were established to assist agencies in assuring that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of employment and that proper action is being taken to identify and eliminate barriers for equal employment and program delivery activities.
The purpose of Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) is to provide guidance and direction on the establishment and administration of SEPs throughout the Department of Agriculture. SEPs address the unique concerns of the following individuals: African Americans; American Indians/Alaska Natives; Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders; persons with disabilities; Veterans; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals; Hispanic individuals; and women in achieving diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in employment activities.
Overall direction, implementation, and administration of the Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs).
Ensuring that human and financial resources are available for results oriented SEPs.
Ensuring clear performance requirements establish the role, responsibilities, and participation required of managers and supervisors in support of SEP efforts.
Commitment to and visible support of SEPs.
The Deputy Administrator, Regional Directors, and Division Directors may appoint any employee to serve as a collateral duty Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM) and Diversity Liaison. There is no grade or occupational series requirement for the position. Employees should be appointed without regard to race, gender, age, color, national origin, religion or disability. Collateral duty appointments allow employees to spend up to 20% of their official duty time implementing the goals and objectives of the assigned program.
The purpose of the National Civil Rights and Diversity Advisory Committee (NCRDAC) is to serve as a strategic advisor to ODI in providing management officials and employees with a vehicle that enhances equal employment opportunities and program delivery issues. Each program in APHIS designates one HQ member to serve on the NCRDAC for a duration of two years (PPQ and VS will also have filed representatives). The NCRDAC supports a diverse, proficient, and skilled workforce; equality of program delivery; and the civil rights of employees. The NCRDAC also establishes lines of communication between employees and management to share information related to civil rights and diversity matters.
Special Emphasis Programs were established to assist agencies in assuring that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of employment and that proper action is being taken to identify and eliminate barriers for equal employment and program delivery activities.
The purpose of Special Emphasis Programs (SEP) is to provide guidance and direction on the establishment and administration of SEPs throughout the Department of Agriculture. SEPs address the unique concerns of the following individuals: African Americans; American Indians/Alaska Natives; Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders; persons with disabilities; Veterans; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals; Hispanic individuals; and women in achieving diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in employment activities.
Overall direction, implementation, and administration of the Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs).
Ensuring that human and financial resources are available for results oriented SEPs.
Ensuring clear performance requirements establish the role, responsibilities, and participation required of managers and supervisors in support of SEP efforts.
Commitment to and visible support of SEPs.
The Deputy Administrator, Regional Directors, and Division Directors may appoint any employee to serve as a collateral duty Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM) and Diversity Liaison. There is no grade or occupational series requirement for the position. Employees should be appointed without regard to race, gender, age, color, national origin, religion or disability. Collateral duty appointments allow employees to spend up to 20% of their official duty time implementing the goals and objectives of the assigned program.
The purpose of the National Civil Rights and Diversity Advisory Committee (NCRDAC) is to serve as a strategic advisor to ODI in providing management officials and employees with a vehicle that enhances equal employment opportunities and program delivery issues. Each program in APHIS designates one HQ member to serve on the NCRDAC for a duration of two years (PPQ and VS will also have filed representatives). The NCRDAC supports a diverse, proficient, and skilled workforce; equality of program delivery; and the civil rights of employees. The NCRDAC also establishes lines of communication between employees and management to share information related to civil rights and diversity matters.
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