Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights is the focal point for all civil rights, equal opportunity programs, and affirmative employment functions in the Department of the Interior. We work to develop and enforce civil rights and equal opportunity programs pursuant to existing laws, Executive Orders and regulations and to ensure equal opportunity for all Departmental employees and Federally assisted programs by the Department. 

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    Adjudication, Compliance, and Equity (ACE) Division

    The Adjudication, Compliance, and Equity (ACE) Division processes employment discrimination complaints filed by DOI employees, former employees or applicants for employment.
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  • Proactive Prevention Division

    The Directors of Equal Employment Opportunity throughout the Department of the Interior issued a joint message to the workforce to communicate the position of the DOI Civil Rights Community during the National state of unrest.
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    Public Civil Rights Division

    The Public Civil Rights Division processes discrimination complaints filed in relation to any program or activity conducted by or which receives federal financial assistance from the Department of the Interior.
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    Equity

    The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights coordinates with the Office of Policy Analysis and across the Department of the Interior to promote equity and justice for all Americans.
    Equity & Justice
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    Reasonable Accommodations

    The Department of the Interior (DOI) provides reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons unless to do so would impose an undue hardship.
    Reasonable Accomodations
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    Events & News

    The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights invites you to join us for exciting events and training on Equal Employment Opportunities.
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