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Welcome to Iowa State Government
Whether you are just starting or have been working here for some time, you are an important part of accomplishing the goals of your agency and of state government. Work in state government can be challenging as well as personally satisfying.
As a state employee, it is important you present the best possible image to the public. Remember to act promptly, be courteous, and treat everyone respectfully. How you act as a representative of the State will make a lasting impression.
Again, welcome to the State’s workforce!
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Introduction
This is your employee handbook. This information is based upon Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) rules and policies. It explains the regulations and policies that govern your employment as well as the benefits and services to which you are entitled as a state employee. This handbook does not supersede the provisions of a state-negotiated collective bargaining agreement or DAS administrative rules, should there be conflicting provisions. Also, individual state agencies may have more specific policies in place, which augment those contained in this handbook. You should familiarize yourself with those as well.
If you have any questions, contact your supervisor, your agency’s human resources associate, or DAS- Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE).
The State of Iowa reserves the right to amend the contents of this handbook at any time without prior notice. The provisions of this handbook and other policies do not establish contractual rights or conditions of employment between the State and its employees. Nothing in this handbook constitutes a waiver of the State’s sovereign immunity.