A RAC must include, but is not limited to, the members listed in the table below.
Members of the District Reasonable Accommodation Committee
Position
Recommended Roles and Responsibilities
Manager, Field Labor Relations (or designee)
Manager, Workforce Planning (or designee)
Manager, Safety
Provides information about workplace safety issues and concerns.
Manager, Occupational Health Claims
Postal Service Physician (if available)
Occupational Health Nurse Administrator or Occupational Health Nurse
District Disability Coordinator
Serves as the point of contact for employees who are deaf or hard of hearing and wish to request communication accommodations.
Operations Manager (or designee)
Each member of the RAC must be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this handbook and be trained in reasonable accommodation.
While any member may be the designated chairperson, it is recommended that the Labor Relations professional chair the committee. The RAC may also elect a co-chairperson. The chairperson is responsible for the following:
The individual’s file must include the following:
Note: Not all members must attend each meeting; in the interest of confidentiality, only those needed to evaluate the situation the RAC is considering must attend.