Mission Statement

To contribute to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission by assisting management in carrying out its responsibilities relative to civil rights, recruitment, career development, and retention of a diverse workforce, and promoting a work environment that values and supports all employees.

Quality Statement

The most valuable asset of our organization is our people. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all Fish and Wildlife Service employees and applicants.  All individuals are entitled to in an environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment.  Allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment will be given prompt attention and resolved as expeditiously as possible.

Our goal is to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equality of opportunity.  This objective calls for a work environment free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, and reprisal.   The FWS assures the full realization of its stated objective through a continuous procedure of monitoring and reporting.