Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, genetic information, status covered as veteran, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, political affiliation, or any other protected status with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The successful candidate must: be able to perform the required job duties, meet the required education, license, and experience criteria, possess the required skills, meet the physical demands of the position, and commute reliably to the work location for the specified schedule.