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</section> <div class="cdc-page-title cdc-page-offset syndicate"> <h1>About OEEOWE</h1> </div> <div id="content" class="cdc-page-content cdc-page-offset syndicate container"> <div class="cdc-dfe-body "> <div class="cdc-dfe-body__top "> <div class="dfe-section dfe-section--page-summary summary-blurb summary-paragraph" data-section="cdc_about_cio_summary"> <div class="dfe-section__header"> <h2 class="editor-block--title" id="heading-ny1h7lq3u-">At a glance</h2> </div> <div class="dfe-section__content"> <p>The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Equity (OEEOWE) follows a set mission, vision, and number of goals to ensure an inclusive environment at CDC/ATSDR and protects the rights of all applicants and employees involved. </p> <div class="dfe-section__nav hide" id="dfe-section__nav"> <div class="dfe-section__nav__header" id="dfe-section__nav__header"> </div> <div class="dfe-section__nav-links" id="dfe-section__nav-links"> </div> </div> </div> <div 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An equal sign and raised hand symbol on a globe background" title="Diversity, Inclusiveness, Equality"></div></figure> </div> <div id="nav-buttons"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cdc-dfe-body__center "> <div class="dfe-section" data-section="cdc_about_cio_mission"> <a class="onThisPageAnchor" id="cdc_about_cio_mission-our-mission" name="Our%20mission" title="Our mission"></a><h2 class="editor-block--title" id="heading-7shtropeqb">Our mission</h2> <p>OEEOWE's mission is to end employment discrimination and promote equal employment opportunity in the workplace.</p> <h3 id="heading-jfzsz8e4vk">Vision</h3> <p>To be a model OEEOWE program that protects rights and serves all CDC staff.</p> </div> <div class="dfe-section" data-section="cdc_about_cio_cio_program_values"> <a class="onThisPageAnchor" id="cdc_about_cio_cio_program_values-values" name="Values" title="Values"></a><h2 class="editor-block--title" id="heading-lfznm85cbg">Values</h2> <p>CDC/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices. This ensures equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for all segments of the workforce and celebrates its diversity.</p> <p>OEEOWE believes diversity, including gender, race, ethnicity, and unique aspects, in the workforce brings broad skills, experiences, and capabilities. This diversity empowers the agency in health protection and disease prevention for all people.</p> </div> <div class="dfe-section" data-section="cdc_about_cio_priorities"> <a class="onThisPageAnchor" id="cdc_about_cio_priorities-priorities" name="Priorities" title="Priorities"></a><h2 class="editor-block--title" id="heading-p_orlojkhc">Priorities</h2> <p>OEEOWE is committed to fostering an inclusive culture at CDC/ATSDR through equity, opportunity, and respect. The office protects rights and provides applicants, employees, and the agency with essential information under federal statutes, policies, regulations, and guidance.</p> </div> <div class="dfe-section" data-section="cdc_about_cio_goals"> <a class="onThisPageAnchor" id="cdc_about_cio_goals-goals" name="Goals" title="Goals"></a><h2 class="editor-block--title" id="heading-zawbedhoz9">Goals</h2> <p>OEEOWE is a critical partner in achieving CDC and ATSDR’s public health goals. Federal law protects you from being discriminated on the following bases:</p> <ul class="nested-list"> <li class="level-1">Race or color<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">Religion<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">Sex (including pregnancy, sexual harassment and equal pay)<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">Age<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">Disability<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">National origin<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">Retaliation<ul> </ul> </li> <li class="level-1">Genetics<ul> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Our office supports the agency’s responsibility of maintaining a model Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines states that model EEO programs address concerns under Title VII and Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act. </p> <p>The six essential elements for a model EEO program, as outlined in the <a href="/oeeowe/md-715/index.html">EEO Management Directive 715</a> are as follows:</p> <ol class="nested-list nested-list--letters "> <li class="level-1">Demonstrated commitment from agency leadership<ol> </ol> </li> <li class="level-1">Integration of EEO into the agency’s strategic mission<ol> </ol> </li> <li class="level-1">Management and program accountability<ol> </ol> </li> <li class="level-1">Proactive prevention of unlawful discrimination<ol> </ol> </li> <li class="level-1">Efficiency<ol> </ol> </li> <li class="level-1">Responsiveness and legal compliance<ol> </ol> </li> </ol> <div class="dfe-block dfe-block--keep_reading"><b>See Also:</b> <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/management-directive/instructions-federal-agencies-md-715-section-i-model-eeo" class="tp-link-policy" rel="noreferrer" data-domain-ext="gov">Model EEO program<span class="visually-hidden sr-only" aria-label=" external icon" role="img"></span><span class="cdc-icon-external cdc-link-icon" aria-hidden="true" alt="external icon"></span></a></div><p>If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href="tel:770-488-3210">770-488-3210</a>.</p> </div> <div class="dfe-section" data-section="cdc_about_cio_our_work"> <a class="onThisPageAnchor" id="cdc_about_cio_our_work-our-work" name="Our%20work" title="Our work"></a><h2 class="editor-block--title" id="heading-f_eba9hdzi">Our work</h2> <p>OEEOWE leads efforts to track and report on objectives, strategies, and actions aligned with U.S. EEOC mandates. This ensures the agency's progress toward establishing a model EEO program.</p> <p>The <a href="/oeeowe/programs/affirmative-employment.html" class="">Affirmative Employment Program</a> (AEP) Team supports CDC/ATSDR's goal of maintaining a workforce that represents the diverse constituencies we serve. The AEP is an integral part of CDC's EEO program. The program aims to prevent discrimination and increase awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace. </p> <p>The <a href="/oeeowe/programs/alternative-dispute-resolution.html">Alternative Dispute Resolution</a> (ADR) Team is committed to preventing and managing disruptive workplace conflict. They provide efficient and effective services to CDC/ATADR employees. </p> <p>The <a href="/oeeowe/programs/equal-employment-opportunity.html">EEO Complaints and Adjudication</a> Team strives to handle all allegations of discrimination with great care. CDC recognizes and values our employees and staff and takes pride in being a safe and healthy place to work. </p> <p>The <a href="/oeeowe/reasonable-accomodation-services/index.html" class="ce-selection">Reasonable Accommodation</a> (RA) Team at CDC is committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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