FY2017 PROPOSED BUDGET

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Proposed FY2017 Budget
Chapter 3
Equal Employment Opportunity
Approved Proposed
Actual Actual Budget Budget
(Dollars in Thousands) 2014 2015 2016 2017 Change Variance
PERSONNEL COST $1,291 $1,190 $1,277 $1,733 $456 35.7%
NONPERSONNEL COST $212 $190 $397 $248 ($149) -37.5%
TOTAL COST $1,503 $1,380 $1,674 $1,981 $307 18.4%
BUDGETED POSITIONS - - 11 12 1 9.1%
Purpose
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) implements and manages WMATA's
commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and equal
access through the development and promotion of a diverse, inclusive, and discrimination-free
work environment.
Responsibilities
OEEO has responsibility for key areas including:
• Equal Employment Opportunity;
• Americans with Disabilities Act;
• Workforce Diversity and Compliance;
• Affirmative Action planning and implementation;
• Title VI compliance
Equal Opportunity Branch
Equal Opportunity (EO), handles equal employment opportunity (EEO) and dispute resolutions.
OEEO is responsible for ensuring adherence to WMATA policy and applicable federal laws
regarding non-discrimination in all phases of the employment process through investigating and
resolving formal and informal Title VII related complaints using effective, fair, and alternative
methods of resolution. The EO Branch provides proactive management consultation/training and
employee counseling and partners with HR (Employee Relations Department) in reviewing
harassment complaints that may be EO related.
Americans w/Disabilities Act (ADA), responsible for the administration, application, and review
of the ADA program as it relates to the receiving, review, and coordination of employee requests
for accommodations. An accommodation may take the form of a physical object (desk, chair, etc.)
or an actual job change. OEEO works closely with COUN to ensure that all requests for
accommodations are handled in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity policies and
practices.
Workforce Diversity and Compliance Branch
Workforce diversity and policy compliance is responsible for the design, development,
implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of the Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with
Federal Transit Administration and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines and
the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
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