Civil Rights in Connecticut

NRCS uses civil rights to ensure compliance with agency policies for conservation and equal opportunity programs, and accountability for the delivery of quality and timely services to customers.

• State Conservationist's Civil Rights Statement

Special Emphasis Program activities and support are an integral part of NRCS's Civil Rights Program. Within their respective programs, Special Emphasis Program Managers assist with ensuring that equal opportunity is present in all aspects of NRCS programs and services. This includes assisting with identifying under representation and providing advice and assistance to management officials in order to help them meet civil rights program goals and objectives. Following are the Special Emphasis Programs and their respective managers in Connecticut:

• Black Emphasis Program - Vacant
• Federal Women's Program - Deborah Surabian
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Emphasis Program - Shawn McVey
• Hispanic Emphasis Program - Narcizo Guerrero
• American Indian/Alaska Native Emphasis Program - Jan Dybdahl
• Disability/Veterans Emphasis Program - Robert DePietro
   

Special Emphasis Program Managers are responsible for:

• Coordinating diversity events
• Assessing under-representation of minorities, women, and providing input to affirmative employment plans
• Developing action items to eliminate barriers to employing and promoting women and minorities
• Identifying diversity awareness, understanding, and appreciation for differences in all people and how they influence day-to-day operations
   

Links to Civil Rights Information

• NRCS Civil Rights Division
• Required Civil Rights Posters for Display
• Affirmative Employment and Compliance Branch
• Civil Rights Regulations
• Complaints Branch
• National Civil Rights Committee
• Non-Discrimination Statement
• Civil Rights Regulations

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