OCTA Affirms Equal Employment Standards for Orange County

OCTA publishes 2024 Equal Employment Opportunity policy as required compliance document

OCTA Posts 2024 Equal Employment Policy

Orange County Transportation Authority posted its 2024 Equal Employment Opportunity policy statement in September, transit officials said. The document outlines the agency's commitment to fair employment practices across its operations serving Orange County's 3.2 million residents. Officials didn't announce specific changes from previous policy versions, and details about new initiatives or programs weren't included in the statement.

Standard Compliance Document

The policy statement is a routine administrative document that federally-funded transit agencies are required to maintain under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Federal Transit Administration regulations. California's Fair Employment and Housing Act also requires employers to maintain non-discrimination policies. OCTA, formed in 1991 through consolidation of seven separate agencies, operates bus and rail services throughout Orange County. The agency typically serves approximately 50 million trips annually.

Policy Framework

The statement affirms OCTA's commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in accordance with federal and state laws, according to the document. Specific workforce diversity data wasn't included in the policy statement. Officials didn't provide details about what changes, if any, were made from previous policy versions. Darrell E. Johnson serves as OCTA's chief executive officer, with Jennifer L. Bergener as deputy chief executive officer, according to the agency's leadership page.

Document Availability

The policy statement became available in September 2024 through OCTA's website. Officials didn't issue a press release or make public statements about the document's publication. Transit agencies typically update these compliance documents regularly as part of standard administrative procedures, though specific timelines for updates vary by agency.

Access Information

The full policy statement remains accessible on OCTA's official website for employees, job applicants, and members of the public. Officials said the document provides transparency regarding the transportation authority's employment standards. Riders can check Moovit for real-time information about OCTA bus and rail services throughout Orange County.