National Program Office for Equal Employment Opportunity

Developing and implementing programs that encourage and support affirmative employment and compliance with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Program requirements. 

What We Do

We work to:

  • Provide a full and fair opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, color, age (over 40), disability, national origin, genetic information and sexual orientation.
  • Enable all employees to carry out their duties in the workplace free from unlawful discriminatory treatment, including sexual and other workplace harassment and retaliation for engaging in legally protected activities.
  • Establish and maintain an easy access channel to maintain work-life balance initiatives information.

NOAA Fisheries is committed to maintaining a harassment-free workplace. Read the NOAA Fisheries Anti-Harassment Policy Statement (PDF, 2 pages).

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Our Leadership

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Melissa Johnson

Acting Director

Ms. Johnson is the Office for Equal Employment Opportunity's Deputy Director and Senior Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist. She is currently serving as Acting Director. She develops, directs, and coordinates agency programs, policies, and activities to ensure they meet the responsibilities under the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Ms. Johnson is committed to ensuring her office provides all staff excellent customer service.

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