Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Rochester is committed to creating and supporting a workplace and services that are free from discrimination and harassment, promote fairness and equity and value the contributions of all its employees and citizens. We believe that people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs enrich our City and our work environment, and we are committed to promoting the dignity of, and interacting positively with, all.

The City of Rochester's Diversity and Inclusion philosophy is embedded in our values & Guiding Principles: We will treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and dignity, and will interact in a way that appreciates the diversity and uniqueness of all.

The City of Rochester remains committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all City employees and applicants for City employment, as established by both Federal and State law.  We reaffirm our legal obligation and organizational commitment to foster an employment environment free from discrimination and to consider all employees for placement, development programs, job assignments, transfers, and promotions regardless of age, race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, military status/service, or domestic violence victim status.