The EEO staff advises and assists the Assistant Administrator in carrying out NWS's responsibilities
  relative to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in
  Employment Act of 1967; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; as well as Executive Orders, regulatory
  including guidelines, and other nondiscrimination laws within the Federal Government equal
  employment opportunity (EEO) and/or affirmative action policy recommendations, objectives,
  and progress in meeting goals. Provides leadership, direction, and policy guidance for EEO Program
  development. Monitors and evaluates NWS-wide Affirmative Employment Program Plans to promote
  equal employment opportunities. Conduct studies on systemic employment problems, assesses the
  effect of policies and practices on equal employment, identifies employment barriers, recommends
  solutions and develops written guidance for management. The staff provides guidance to all NWS
  officials and managers concerning all aspects of NWS EEO programs. The Program provides
  resolution of discriminatory allegations by working toward eradicating prejudice and discrimination
  from the agency's personnel policies, practices, and working conditions. In addition, the EEO
  Program office coordinates the student intern program.