Section 6-B400. EMPLOYEE SUITABILITY POLICY

 

400.1The District government maintains a highly qualified and diverse workforce comprised of suitable individuals of moral character and dedication who carry out government business in a manner that honors the public trust.  These employees are committed to promoting the safety and security of District personnel, residents, visitors, and government property.

 

400.2It is the policy of the District government to assess the suitability of each applicant, appointee, volunteer, and employee through uniform background checks and drug and alcohol testing, as deemed necessary, which meet the District’s need for flexible personnel administration, government accountability, individual privacy, and other constitutionally protected rights.

 

400.3General background checks, criminal background checks, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing shall be utilized to ensure that each applicant, appointee, volunteer, and employee possesses the character and background necessary to enhance the integrity and efficiency of the District government.

 

400.4Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, an employee deemed unsuitable pursuant to this chapter, may be reassigned to a non-covered position, for which he or she is qualified and otherwise suitable.  If reassignment cannot reasonably be accomplished, is inconsistent with another provision of these regulations, or is determined to not be in the best interests of the agency or the District, the employee shall be subject to immediate removal.

 

 

authority

Mayor’s Order 2008-92, dated June 26, 2008, and with the concurrence of the City Administrator; Mayor’s Order 2007-95, dated April 18, 2007; Mayor’s Order 2012-84, dated June 18, 2012; and in accordance with the provisions of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code §§ 4-1501.01 et seq. (2012 Repl.)); and Sections 422 (2), (3), and (11) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 790; D.C. Official Code §§ 1-204.22(2), (3), (11) (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 32 DCR 75 (January 4, 1985); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 928 (January 23, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 11591 (December 24, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking at 56 DCR 4346 (June 5, 2009); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 13820 (October 23, 2015).