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 Woodstock
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 70. PERSONNEL
 Article II. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  § 70-49. Testing.  

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  • (a)

    Examinations may be developed for certain positions based on the position's responsibilities, the qualifications required, and resources available. The examination may consist of oral interview/application review, a structured questionnaire, physical examination, practical tests, written tests, in-basket exercise or assessment center, etc. In all cases, the testing will be job related and designed to determine the candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) for the position. The examination contents are developed by the affected department Examination contents are confidential and unauthorized disclosure to any candidate is grounds for discipline. In certain situations, outside consultants may be contracted to assist with test development.

    (b)

    The department head shall ensure that all testing is based on bona fide occupational qualifications. The department head shall ensure that reasonable accommodations are made in test procedures to assure that persons with disabilities can be tested in an appropriate manner. The following are ways in which the city may accommodate an applicant with a disability:

    (1)

    Replace written tests with on-the-job tests or verbal testing;

    (2)

    Enlarge print in exams, magnification, amplification devices and interpreters.

    (c)

    All job applicants being considered for employment shall be required to pass a drug and alcohol screening test prior to being hired. All job applicants shall be informed in advance that such testing shall be required. Employees in safety sensitive positions or employees whose primary job duties require maintenance or operation of a motor vehicle or motorized equipment shall be required to submit to a drug and alcohol screening test at random or on a periodic basis from time to time as determined by the department head and the city manager or his designee. A drug and/or alcohol screening test based on reasonable suspicion can be undertaken in accordance with local regulations. All employees involved in a work-related incident causing personal injury or property damage may be tested promptly for drug and/or alcohol use in accordance with department policies. Any employee involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving a city vehicle on a public roadway and who is determined to have been at fault in the accident by the investigating police officer shall be tested for drugs and alcohol. Voluntary participation in an employee assistance program prior to an employee being requested to submit to a test is encouraged and such participation shall be kept confidential.

(Code 1989, § 2-5-20; Ord. of 8-26-2013, § 1)