Hispanic Emphasis Program

The Hispanic Emphasis Program is an integral part of the total equal employment opportunity (EEO) program and is designed to:

• Ensure that the Hispanic community receives equal treatment in all aspects of employment;

• Increase the total number of Hispanics in all Professional, Administrative, Technical, Clerical and other occupations (PATCO) categories, series, and grade levels;

• Provide opportunities to participate in training and training programs, such as career enhancement, graduate studies, and others;

• Encourage the participation of Hispanics in all NRCS-sponsored programs and activities; and
• Provide a network of professional support for Hispanics

On November 5, 1970, the Sixteen Point Program got its start with a presidential directive. The program highlighted the 16 major employment issues in the presidential directive and was designed to assure consideration of the needs and problems of persons of Hispanic origin in all aspects of Federal personnel management.

For publications or information translated into Spanish, contact the Program Manager.

Program Manager: Michael Squires, (573) 238-2671, ext. 3

NRCS and Partner Spanish-speaking Employees

Area 1

Alan Hayes, Resource Conservationist
Bates County Service Center
Butler, MO  64730
(660) 679-6124 ext. 114
alan.hayes@mo.usda.gov

Area 3

Claudia Birk, Soil Conservationist

Cape Girardeau County Service Center

Jackson, MO 63755

(573) 243-1467 ext. 129

claudia.birk@mo.usda.gov

Jennifer Lewis, District Manager

St. Charles County SWCD

St Peters, MO 63376

(636) 922-2833 ext. 111

jennifer.lewis@swcd.mo.gov

Michael Squires, District Conservationist
Bollinger County Service Center
Marble Hill, MO  63764
(573) 238-2671 ext. 3
mike.squires@mo.usda.gov

Ron Ziehm, District Conservationist
Franklin County Service Center
Union, MO  63084
(636) 583-2303 ext. 3
ron.ziehm@mo.usda.gov

Area 4

Yolanda Lorge
Grupo Latino
Springfield, MO 
(417) 886-1348
yolandacl@msn.com

Hispanic Links
 

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