The activities of the Title VII Program are focused on the department’s efforts to comply with all state and federal laws pertaining to fair employment practices. Title VII activities include the processing of employee complaints, and also providing assistance to supervisors, employees, and others concerning personnel/employment issues. Complaints, including those alleging employment discrimination (i.e., based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability), are processed pursuant to federal laws, state merit system laws, and departmental policies and procedures. Assistance regarding personnel/employment issues within the state merit system, such as hiring, promotion, compensation, disciplinary actions, work rules, etc. is also available.

The Human Resources Bureau Chief or the Title VII Coordinator has been designated as the person, within the Central Office, to whom complaints should be directed. The Title VII Coordinator will process the complaint of discrimination in accordance with established department procedures and in a timely manner. In the field, complaints should be directed to the Division EEO Officer, who will report to the Division Engineer.