205 W 5th Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926-2887
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Kittitas (pronounced 'KITT-i-tass') County is located in central Washington State. It spans from the lush forested Cascade Mountains to the upper Yakima River Valley plains and the Columbia River.
Kittitas County is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Kittitas County does not discriminate against any employee on the basis of protected class status. All employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated, and if appropriate, disciplined or terminated without regard to race, color, religion or creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age (over 40), marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation or gender identity, veteran status, use of a guide or service animal, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability (unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification).
Kittitas County will provide reasonable accommodation for persons of disability and ensure against discrimination because of a person's disability. Kittitas County encourages candidates and employees with disabilities to request accommodations, when needed, for testing, recruitment, the interview process, or to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.
The Board of County Commissioners has designated the Human Resources Director to serve as an equity officer for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment complaints, and other discrimination issues.
Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Director. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Individuals who believe they have been a victim of unlawful discrimination in violation of this policy should report this concern to the Human Resources Director in writing. Individuals can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. If the individual believes that the HR Director is involved in the violation, or the individual otherwise does not feel comfortable reporting to this person, the individual should report this concern to the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners.
Kittitas County will conduct a look into the merits of any allegation reported to it. This may include an investigation by a qualified investigator who is either an employee or a professional employed outside of Kittitas County. If the allegation is found to have merit, Kittitas County will take prompt action to correct the unlawful conduct and remedy any violations that have occurred. Such corrective action may include disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, against those persons found to have violated policy.
