322 Maintaining the Competitive Nature of the Test

Handbook EL-307 - Reasonable Accommodation, An Interactive Process - Contents 322 Maintaining the Competitive Nature of the Test The Postal Service tests to measure job-related knowledge, skills, and abilit..." /> Handbook EL-307 - Reasonable Accommodation, An Interactive Process - Contents 322 Maintaining the Competitive Nature of the Test The Postal Service tests to measure job-related knowledge, skills, and abilit..." />

322 Maintaining the Competitive Nature of the Test

The Postal Service tests to measure job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. You must ensure that accommodations do not affect an individual’s test score to the extent that it cannot be compared meaningfully to the scores of other competitors. Therefore, the director, Organizational Effectiveness, or designee must approve any proposed accommodations or changes in the testing process that may affect the meaning or interpretation of test scores.

This ensures that the competitive nature of the selection process and the validity of the test are not compromised.