REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - The State of Montana is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to assist an employee or applicant in any of the following:

  • assure equal opportunity in the in the employment process;
  • enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job; and
  • enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.

An applicant who seeks an accommodation to participate in the selection process should request the accommodation as early as possible. The State of Montana will make every effort to respond promptly to a request for accommodation whenever made.

An employee who needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment may request an accommodation at any time.

A description of the selection process, contact information and the essential job duties is included in the vacancy announcement. Telecommunication or text telephone for the deaf (TTY) users may call the department TTY number if available or use the relay service by dialing 711. See State Government Recruitment Contacts for department TTY numbers.

The State of Montana provides a Reasonable Accommodation Guide for reference: Reasonable Accommodation Guide

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - It is the policy of the State of Montana that state government is an equal employment opportunity employer; does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, martial status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation or political beliefs; and implements and maintains an effective equal employment opportunity program.

Employees of the State of Montana have the right to work in an environment free from all forms of discrimination. The State of Montana's prohibition of discrimination includes discrimination in hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, job assignments, and other terms, conditions or privileges of employment. The State of Montana may not retaliate or allow, condone, or encourage others to retaliate against any applicant, employee, or past employee for opposing unlawful discriminatory practices, filing a discrimination complaint and/or testifying or participating in an other manner in a discrimination proceeding.

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