Notice of Nondiscrimination[ Español ]

The Jefferson County Department of Health (the “Health Department”) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Dolores Johnson, Nondiscrimination Coordinator, is responsible for the coordination of compliance efforts and the receipt of questions concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Non-discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.

The Health Department appoints employees based on an equal opportunity, merit basis, in accordance with the rules of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, and without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.

The Health Department does not intimidate or retaliate against individuals or groups for asserting rights guaranteed under Title VI, filing any complaint under Title VI, or participating in an EEOC proceeding.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a Health Department program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability, you may contact the Nondiscrimination Coordinator identified above or view the procedure for filing a complaint here.