1)         It is the official policy of Manitowoc County to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, marital status, arrest or conviction record, ancestry, membership in the national guard, state defense force or reserves, age, or status as a special disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era or any other status protected by law except where age, sex or physical requirements constitute a bona-fide occupational qualification. No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment, or other wise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, handicap, physical condition, developmental disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or military participation or any other status protected by law. All employees are expected to support Manitowoc County's goals and programs relating to nondiscrimination in employment.

2)         This policy is applicable to all phases of employment, including but not limited to job and placement procedures, testing, training, layoff and recall, disciplinary action, termination and all other personnel procedures. All employment decisions will be made in order to further the principles of equal employment opportunity. Hiring and promotional decisions will be made in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity by imposing only valid requirements for hiring and promotional opportunities.

3)         Manitowoc County does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of a physical or mental disability regarding any position for which the person is qualified. Manitowoc County provides equal opportunity to become employed, advance in employment and will treat qualified individuals with disabilities without discrimination. Manitowoc County will make reasonable accommodations to the physical or mental impairments of applicants or employees, consistent with the qualifications required for the work, and the effective operation of the County. Manitowoc County's commitment to equal opportunity for persons with disabilities shall include but not be limited to: hiring, advancement, reassignment, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, all forms of compensation, and selection for training. Manitowoc County expects all its employees to take an active role in this policy.

         To assist us in complying with all applicable equal opportunity rules, regulations and guidelines, the Manitowoc County Executive has appointed Sharon Cornils, Personnel Director as Equal Opportunity Coordinator. You are encouraged to discuss any perceived discrimination problems in employment or service delivery with this employee. Sharon Cornils may be reached Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at (920) 683-4063. Information about discrimination complaint resolution process is available to you upon request.

Application

1)         It is the policy of Manitowoc County to accept applications only when there is a properly advertised vacancy, or when Manitowoc County has advertised that it is in the process of establishing an eligibility list for potential future vacancies. All prospective employees shall complete and sign an employment application form for all types of employment with Manitowoc County. Applicants must specify the job applied for on the application. Any and all incomplete applications may be rejected. All applicants will be asked to complete an Affirmative Action Information form. This information form provides the County with statistical data such as age, sex, race, physical limitations and veteran status. The completion of this form is voluntary, and once completed it is separated from the employment application. The information on this form is used only to assure compliance with Manitowoc County's Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan.

2)         Applicants will be advised their application will be kept confidential to the extent allowed by Wisconsin Open Records Law. If an applicant requests that their application remain confidential, Section 19.36(7)(b) states that this request can be honored unless the following conditions are met: (1) applicants whose names are certified for appointment to a position in the State classified service or (2) final candidates. A person is considered a final candidate whenever there are less than five applicants; when there are more than five applicants, the five considered most qualified are the final candidates.

Advertisement

1)         Unless an eligibility list exists for the vacant position, every position available for hire from the outside labor market shall be advertised to afford all persons a reasonable opportunity to apply for the position. Positions such as Department Director openings which are filled from a statewide or national labor market may be advertised in other newspapers to assure that the greatest number of qualified individuals are advised of the opening. All advertisements will state that Manitowoc County is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Reimbursement of Interview Expenses

1)         Candidates who are selected to interview for professional positions may be reimbursed, at the County's approved rate, for mileage and meal expenses incurred in conjunction with the interview.

2)         Candidates who are selected to interview for department director positions may be reimbursed, at the County's approved rate, for mileage and meal expenses, as well as overnight accommodations incurred in conjunction with the interview.