UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

July 2, 2007

In Reply Refer To:

1400-713 (102) P

EMS Transmission 07/02/07

Instruction Memorandum FA IM 2007-021

Expires: 09/30/08

 

To: All FA Employees

 

From: Deputy Assistant Director (NIFC)

 

Subject: Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity and the Prevention of Harassment

Program Area: Equal Employment Opportunity

Purpose: To communicate the policy of the Fire and Aviation Directorate on Equal

Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the prevention of harassment in the workplace.

Policy/Action: The policy of the Fire and Aviation Directorate is to provide an equitable and

harassment-free work environment where people treat one another with respect. Managers,

supervisors, and employees, as well as our contractors, cooperators, and volunteers have the

responsibility to work for and maintain a discrimination-free environment for everyone, and

prevent harassment in the workplace, in all of its various forms. The work environment may be

government buildings and offices, field sites, and the fireline–anywhere that work-related

activities, including travel, occur.

 

I ask for your personal commitment and support in communicating the message that harassment

in any form by Bureau of Land Management personnel will not be tolerated. You should be

aware that an employee can be held personally liable for harassment and such conduct may cost

an individual their job.

 

Attached is the BLM Fire and Aviation Policy on EEO and Prevention of Harassment

(Attachment 1). This policy will be posted on official bulletin boards in each office and other

prominent locations for everyone to read.

Timeframe: This policy is effective upon signature.

Budget Impact: The application of this policy to other program areas should have a positive

impact on the budget by decreasing the cost of processing complaints of discrimination.

 

Background: Management has determined that employees need to be reminded of this policy

on a yearly basis.

Manual/Handbook Sections Affected: None.

Coordination: None.

Office with a Union: NA

Contact: Debie Chivers, EEO Manager, 208-387-5454.

 

Signed by:                                                                   Authenticated by:

Tom Boatner                                                                Pat Lewis

Acting Deputy Assistant Director (NIFC)                      Supervisory Mgmt. Asst.

1 Attachment

1 –Fire & Aviation Director's Policy on EEO and Prevention of Harassment (1 p.)

Distribution

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