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DSCA Diversity Policies

DSCA is committed to establishing and maintaining a productive work environment based on inclusion, equality, team building, and the efficient use of employees’ experiences, perspectives, and talents. The following is an overview of agency diversity policies. 

Diversity Management
DSCA reaffirms the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining diverse workforce talent who possess a thorough understanding of other societies, cultures, and languages. The agency is committed to implementing diversity as a powerful tool to build a workforce equipped to deal with current world challenges.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
DSCA provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability (physical/mental), and/or sexual orientation. Employees, former employees, and applicants for employment may file a discrimination complaint in accordance with the 29th Code of Federal Regulation, Part 1614.

Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
The agency is committed to being a model employer of people with disabilities. Personnel are required to attend annual diversity training that addresses policies, procedures, practices, and assistive technology. Reasonable accommodation requests are made in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the 29th Code of Federal Regulation, Part 1614.

Equal Opportunity Training
Employees are required to complete diversity training during their first year of employment. Each year thereafter, they are required to attend a refresher course to reinforce awareness of equal opportunity in the workplace.

Workplace Harassment
Employees are guaranteed the right to work in an environment free from unlawful workplace harassment and retaliation. Reported incidents shall be investigated and resolved promptly at the lowest appropriate level.

Military Equal Opportunity
Military members have an equal opportunity to attain the highest level their ability will allow, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. They are also protected against reprisal for filing discrimination complaints or otherwise participating in the complaint process.