"Working Together to Serve the Community"

The City of Virginia Beach is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in employment and to maintaining a program and work environment that fulfills this commitment for employees. The City is also committed to maintaining an environment that is free from not only intentional discrimination, but any practice that may have the effect of discriminating against individuals because of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability. This commitment is reflected in the City's organizational mission and values. The workforce for the City of Virginia Beach represents the community it serves and celebrates its diversity, recognizing that diversity enriches the workforce, enhances the City's ability to serve its citizens, and reaffirms its commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

A continual review of the City's employment practices is conducted periodically to eliminate and replace any program that may create unlawful adverse impact for protected groups. The Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP), developed by the Department of Human Resources, is a detailed, results-oriented set of procedures which allows the City to continually evaluate its diversity goals and mandates.

A Diversity Management Group (DMG), established within the Department of Human Resources, is committed to the following mission:

DMG Mission Statement:

"To effectively assist the City of Virginia Beach in meeting its strategic and operational objectives as an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and create a positive work environment that values diversity and encourages inclusion."

DMG works in partnership with City officials, departments, and employees striving to create an environment offering the highest level of service that will distinguish the City of Virginia Beach as a leader in the areas of diversity and equal employment opportunity. The City's Diversity program includes:

Outreach to organizations serving groups under-represented in City government
Job counseling and guidance
Orientations that provide information regarding the City's diversity program
For additional information regarding the City's diversity program and initiatives, Contact the Department of Human Resources at (757) 385-8042.

August, 2006