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Office of Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Enabling diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA) & civil rights across NOAA
Enabling diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA) & civil rights across NOAA
Dr. Ngozi Butler-Guerrier, Director, NOAA Office of Inclusion and Civil Rights (NOAA)
Understand NOAA's commitment to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and fully inclusive of all employees.
A workplace that integrates diversity and inclusion into its business practices is not just a good idea, it is a vital component for organizational success.
Learn about sexual harassment, how to report it, and how to access helpful resources
NOAA’s Office of Human Capital Services is staffed with skilled Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators (RAC) who work in collaboration with NOAA managers and employees to provide well informed guidance and assistance with processing RA requests.
Learn about NOAA's culture of professionalism and respect through violence prevention and response; education and training; victim support; reporting procedures and appropriate accountability.
Have any suggestions/ideas we might be able to use to help further Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility across NOAA, or want to apprise of any concerns you may have? Please feel free to submit them to our office via the NOAA Diversity, Inclusion, and Racial Equality Suggestion Box. This is our opportunity to hear directly from you. All responses are anonymous.
(Please note, if you wish to file an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint please do not use this suggestion box. Trying to contact our office through the suggestion box could impact the timelines of your complaint. Please contact our office directly by phone (301) 713-0500 or (800) 452-6728 or via email at noaa.oicr@noaa.gov)
Our vision
To make managing diversity and inclusion a business priority that is ingrained into NOAA’s organizational culture. To become a model organization, which provides superior customer service, and is viewed as an “Employer of Choice.”
Our mission
The Office of Inclusion and Civil Rights seeks to establish and maintain a comprehensive, results-oriented Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity and Inclusion program for internal and external stakeholders that is in full compliance with federal laws, Executive Orders, Departmental, and agency directives.
NOAA's Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs) supporting employees and staff members to encourage communications and collaboration across many areas of cultural and personal diversity.
Information and contacts for NOAA's EEO complaint and counseling options.
Dr. Ngozi Butler-Guerrier, Director, NOAA Office of Inclusion and Civil Rights (NOAA)