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USDA – NRCSSouth Carolina American Indian/Alaska NativeSpecial Emphasis ProgramPLAN OF WORK 2013Prepared ByValerie Oksendahl, Resource Conservationist South Carolina American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program ManagerPLAN OF WORK2013OBJECTIVES? Objective 1 – Learn roles and responsibilitiesLearn the roles and responsibilities associated with serving as the AmericanIndian/Alaskan Native Special Emphasis Program Manager and on the Southeast American Indian Workgroup (SEAIW).Identify internal and external barriers or potential barriers to recruitment/hiring, career development, promotions, and retention in South Carolina? Objective 2 – ServiceServe as the principal liaison between the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program and American Indian employees in the state.Participate in the development and implementation of affirmative action program plans.Serve as a communication link between employees and the National American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager, keeping employees aware of activities throughmemoranda, bulletins, newsletters and other appropriate means.? Objective 3 – InteractionMaintain and create relationships with other organizations and interest groups in order to obtain information on employment trends and equal opportunity problems.Serve as a member to the State’s Civil Rights Advisory Committee, to help benefit the advancement of the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program agenda.Serve as a local representative at state, regional and national meetings concerned with American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program issues.Perform other duties related to the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program as identified by the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, National Managersand Civil Rights Advisory Committee, as appropriate.Serve as a member and participate in bi-monthly teleconferenceswith the Southeast American Indian Workgroup.ParticipateinteleconferencesfortheAmericanIndian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Managers.? Objective 4 – Transfer of Information? Objective 4 – Transfer of InformationAdvise the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (DEEOO), through “chain of command”, on matters affecting the employment and advancement of American Indians.Develop and/or coordinate the development of the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Plan of Work which isincorporated into the State’s Civil Rights Advisory Committee, Plan of Work.Assist in the development and distribution of a Civil Rights Materials to all offices.ACTION PLAN? Objective 1- Roles and ResponsibilitiesLearn the roles and responsibilities associated with serving as the AmericanIndian/Alaskan Native Special Emphasis Program Manager and on the Southeast American Indian Workgroup (SEAIW).Participateinavailable trainingand learning opportunities available to better understand program duties and responsibilities.Orientation for New SEPM’s and CRAC MembersWorking Effectively with Tribal GovernmentsIdentify internal and external barriers or potential barriers to recruitment/hiring, career development, promotions, and retention in South CarolinaAvailable funding for travel Limited detail or opportunities to “act” in positions when opportunities arise? Objective 2 - ServiceServe as the principal liaison between the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program and American Indian employees in the state.Participate in the development and implementation of affirmative action program plans.Serve as a communication link between employees and the National American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Manager, keeping employees aware of activities throughmemoranda, bulletins, newsletters and other appropriate means.Distribute established protocol agreement with tribes to NRCS employees (or develop one with tribal leaders)Share a population demographic characterization of SC service area and share with employees.Contact local elected officials to promote their better understanding of NRCS services in order to make contact with non-traditional client groups.? Objective 3 – InteractionMaintain and create relationships with other organizations and interest groups in order to obtain information on employment trends and equal opportunity problems.Serve as a member to the State’s Civil Rights Advisory Committee, to help benefit the advancement of the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program agenda.Serve as a local representative at state, regional and national meetings concerned with American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program issues.Perform other duties related to the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program as identified by the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, National Managersand Civil Rights Advisory Committee, as appropriate.Serve as a member and participate in bi-monthly teleconferenceswith the Southeast American Indian Workgroup.ParticipateinteleconferencesfortheAmericanIndian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Program Managers.? Objective 4 – Transfer of InformationAdvise the Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (DEEOO), through “chain of command”, on matters affecting the employment and advancement of American Indians.Develop and/or coordinate the development of the American Indian/Alaska Native Special Emphasis Plan of Work which isincorporated into the State’s Civil Rights Advisory Committee, Plan of Work.Assist in the development and distribution of a Civil Rights Materials to all offices.Assist in the distribution of the 2013 American Indian Heritage Month Poster.Send out correspondences to all South Carolina employees during American Indian Heritage Month in November.Develop an American Indian Heritage Month Calendar of EventsHost the American Indian Heritage Month celebration for employees ................
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