Empire Southwest is a government contractor subject to Executive Order 11246 as amended, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and implementing regulations, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, requiring we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, veteran's status and/or disability. Employment with Empire Southwest and its divisions requires right to work authorization as established by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service and outlined in form I-9. An offer of employment is also contingent upon satisfactorily passing reference checks, background screening and substance use testing.