Section 6-B410. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

410.1In addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

 

(a) Criminal background check;

 

(b) Traffic record check (as applicable);

 

(c) Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;

 

(d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;

 

(e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;

 

(f) Random drug and alcohol test; and

 

(g)Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.  

410.2Examples of safety sensitive duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

(a)Operating large trucks, heavy or power machinery, or mass transit vehicles;

 

(b)Handling hazardous quantities of chemical, biological or nuclear materials;

 

(c)Maintaining the safety of patrons in and around a pool or aquatic area; 

 

(d)  Engaging in duties directly related to the public safety, including, but not limited to, responding or coordinating responses to emergency events; or

 

(e)Carrying a firearm.

 

 

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 62 DCR 13820 (October 23, 2015)