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Are agencies required to establish numerical objectives?

April 26, 2017agencies numerical

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Are agencies required to establish numerical objectives?

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No. Agencies may establish reasonable numerical objectives for an occupational category or major occupation when there is an underrepresentation of minorities and/or women. In determining numerical objectives, the following factors need examining: (1) the extent of the underrepresentation; (2) the availability of candidates, and (3) the number of vacancies.