N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:4-2.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 4A:4-2.14 - Accommodation and waiver of examinations for persons with disabilities

(a) Otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities may request an accommodation in taking an examination by indicating their request for accommodation on the examination application.

1. Upon receipt of the request for accommodation, Civil Service Commission staff shall make reasonable accommodation where appropriate and notify the candidate of the arrangements.

(b) The Chairperson or designee may waive an examination for an otherwise qualified candidate or provisional with a physical, mental, or emotional affliction, injury, dysfunction, impairment, or disability that makes it physically or psychologically not practicable to undergo the testing procedure for a particular title, but does not prevent satisfactory performance of the title's responsibilities under conditions of actual service.

1. A request for waiver shall be in writing, filed with the Chairperson or designee and contain:

i. The examination's title and symbol number, or in the case of a provisional, his or her title and employer;

ii. A statement from an appointing authority utilizing the title that the individual can satisfactorily perform the duties of that title under actual conditions of service;

iii. A physician's statement with supporting medical documentation;

iv. Whether the individual has previously filed for or taken an examination for that title, the results, if any, and whether an accommodation has previously been made; and

v. Agreement to undergo any additional physical or psychological examinations that the Chairperson or designee deems appropriate.

(c) If reasonable accommodation can be made, the waiver request will be denied and arrangements will be made for such accommodation.

(d) If reasonable accommodation is not possible, the Chairperson or designee will decide whether to grant a waiver, and if granted, whether the candidate will be employed or placed on an eligible list and in appropriate cases, granted seniority.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:4-2.14

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2239(a), effective 7/17/2017