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Core Responsibilities

  • Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for DOT employees and applicants for employment
  • Investigate allegations of discrimination
  • Provide a means of redress for DOT employees that are the victims of discrimination
  • Ensure that all beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries have an equal opportunity to participate in DOT-funded transportation programs
  • Ensure compliance with external civil rights programs and review and evaluate the Operating Administrations' enforcement of these authorities
  • Develop appropriate civil rights polices in cooperation with the Operating Administrations and outside Federal agencies