Walker County, GA

1. Walker County Government is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.
2. Walker County Government maintains a Drug Free Workplace. All job offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen, and all employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as required under the County’s Drug and Alcohol policy.
3. Consideration for employment is also contingent upon the results of a reference and background check. If the position requires the ability to drive or operate a motor vehicle, a clear MVR will also be required.
4. If accepted for employment, the applicant shall be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.
5. Per the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act 2005, smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, as well as vapes and vape products, is prohibited in all enclosed public areas and on County property except as permitted in Code Section 31-12A-6.
6. All information submitted in this application may be subject to public review under the Georgia Open Records Act.
7. This application will be considered active for job vacancies which occur during the next sixty [60] days and held in the Human Resources Department for review by hiring managers. If the applicant wishes to be considered for any positions open after that period, they must renew their application.
8. No applicant will be considered for a position without a current application completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department, Resumes are welcome and may be attached to the application packet but do not, of themselves, constitute an application for a position.
9. All appointments are subject to a (90) ninety day Introductory Period. During this time the employee must demonstrate their fitness for continued employment.
10. No event in the hiring process shall be considered as creating a contractual relationship between the applicant and Walker County Government and unless otherwise provided in writing, such relationship shall be defined as “employment at will” where either party may dissolve the relationship at any time, with or without notice.

I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal at any time during my employment.

I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release Walker County Government from a/I liability for any damage that may result from utilization of such information.

This waiver does not permit the release or use of disability-related or medical information in a manner prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws.