Office
of Administration |
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The Office
of Administration, directed by Henry M. Valiulis, oversees
and coordinates those units that provide management and administrative
support services for the agency, such as human resources management;
public affairs; equal opportunity and affirmative employment
programs; procurement; telecommunications management; personal
property management; mail, files and records management; printing
services; supply management; and facilities management services. Mr.
Valiulis is a member of the agency's Executive Committee and
also serves as the agency's Senior Executive Officer. The
Office of Administration is organized into five major
components: |
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Bureau
of Human Resources |
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This bureau,
directed by Keith
Earley, serves as the agency's human resources office,
including recruiting staff, administering employee benefits, labor
relations, career management, and employee development programs. |
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Office
of Equal Opportunity |
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This office,
directed by Lynn
E. Cousins handles a variety of programs and responsibilities
designed to protect the rights of agency employees, including resolution
of discrimination or similar types of complaints, and to increase
the diversity of the agency workforce. In addition to addressing
employee concerns, the office handles questions and complaints
regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in agency
programs. |
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Office
of Public Affairs |
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Under the
direction of William G. Poulos, the Office
of Public Affairs functions as the agency's primary
contact with the news media and Congressional caseworkers. In addition
to handling inquiries from the media and Congress, its duties include
preparation and distribution of press releases and a variety of
publications that provide information on the agency's benefit programs. |
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Acquisition
Management |
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The Division
of Acquisition Management is supervised by Karen
A. Bentall . This
division has primary responsibility for managing the agency's procurement
and contracting activities (including selection, award, administration,
and close-out), telecommunications, and accountable property management. |
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Real Property
Management |
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The Division
of Real Property Management is supervised by Scott
L. Rush. This division has primary responsibility for
the operation and maintenance of the headquarters facility. The
division is also responsible for managing the agency's mail, files
and records storage, supply, and printing activities. |
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Page last updated August 12 , 2004 |