Common use of Return to Work for Parks and Recreation Commission Clause in Contracts

Return to Work for Parks and Recreation Commission. Park Rangers‌‌ A. A park ranger who becomes temporarily disabled due to a workplace injury or suffers an occupational disease may be eligible to return to work in a modified duty assignment. The assignment may permit the park ranger to work within the classification in a modified capacity at the current rate of salary. B. Opportunity for modified duty assignments are limited and are subject to approval and conditioning by the assistant director of operations or designee. Possible assignments will be based upon program needs and the park ranger’s limitation(s). Assignments may be denied when a park ranger is deemed not capable of fulfilling all of the requirements of the modified duty assignment, or if the assistant director of operations or designee determines that there is insufficient need for an assignment. The assistant director of operations or designee’s decision is final and is not subject to Article 29, Grievance Procedure. C. Modified duty assignments must be presented to the assistant director of operations or designee in writing and will only be considered when the request is accompanied by a medical release to work and description of limitations as determined by a licensed physician. If an assignment is available, a written description of the assignment will be provided to the requesting park ranger and to their chain of command and will require a physician’s approval that the park ranger is able to perform the modified duties. D. Modified duty assignments do not affect the essential job functions defined by the agency for the classifications covered by the Agreement. Park rangers in modified duty assignments may not exercise the authority of their commission, wear agency uniforms, or drive patrol vehicles unless authorized by the assistant director of operations or designee.

Return to Work for Parks and Recreation Commission. Park Rangers‌‌Rangers‌ A. A park ranger who becomes temporarily disabled due to a workplace injury or suffers an occupational disease may be eligible to return to work in a modified duty assignment. The assignment may permit the park ranger to work within the classification in a modified capacity at the current rate of salary. B. Opportunity for modified duty assignments are limited and are subject to approval and conditioning by the assistant director of operations or designee. Possible assignments will be based upon program needs and the park ranger’s limitation(s). Assignments may be denied when a park ranger is deemed not capable of fulfilling all of the requirements of the modified duty assignment, or if the assistant director of operations or designee determines that there is insufficient need for an assignment. The assistant director of operations or designee’s decision is final and is not subject to Article 29, Grievance Procedure. C. Modified duty assignments must be presented to the assistant director of operations or designee in writing and will only be considered when the request is accompanied by a medical release to work and description of limitations as determined by a licensed physician. If an assignment is available, a written description of the assignment will be provided to the requesting park ranger and to their chain of command and will require a physician’s approval that the park ranger is able to perform the modified duties. D. Modified duty assignments do not affect the essential job functions defined by the agency for the classifications covered by the Agreement. Park rangers in modified duty assignments may not exercise the authority of their commission, wear agency uniforms, or drive patrol vehicles unless authorized by the assistant director of operations or designee.

Return to Work for Parks and Recreation Commission. Park Rangers‌‌Rangers‌ A. A park ranger who becomes temporarily disabled due to a workplace injury or suffers an occupational disease may be eligible to return to work in a modified duty assignment. The assignment may permit the park ranger to work within the classification in a modified capacity at the current rate of salary. B. Opportunity for modified duty assignments are limited and are subject to approval and conditioning by the assistant director of operations or designee. Possible assignments will be based upon program needs and the park ranger’s limitation(s). Assignments may be denied when a park ranger is deemed not capable of fulfilling all of the requirements of the modified duty assignment, or if the assistant director of operations or designee determines that there is insufficient need for an assignment. The assistant director of operations or designee’s decision is final and is not subject to Article 29, Grievance Procedure. C. Modified duty assignments must be presented to the assistant director of operations or designee in writing and will only be considered when the request is accompanied by a medical release to work and description of limitations as determined by a licensed physician. If an assignment is available, a written description of the assignment will be provided to the requesting park ranger and to their his or her chain of command and will require a physician’s approval that the park ranger is able to perform the modified duties. D. Modified duty assignments do not affect the essential job functions defined by the agency for the classifications covered by the Agreement. Park rangers in modified duty assignments may not exercise the authority of their commission, wear agency uniforms, or drive patrol vehicles unless authorized by the assistant director of operations or designee.

Return to Work for Parks and Recreation Commission. Park Rangers‌‌Rangers‌ A. A park ranger who becomes temporarily disabled due to a workplace injury or suffers an occupational disease may be eligible to return to work in a modified duty assignment. The assignment may permit the park ranger to work within the classification in a modified capacity at the current rate of salary. B. Opportunity for modified duty assignments are limited and are subject to approval and conditioning by the assistant director of operations or designee. Possible assignments will be based upon program needs and the park ranger’s limitation(s). Assignments may be denied when a park ranger is deemed not capable of fulfilling all of the requirements of the modified duty assignment, or if the assistant director of operations or designee determines that there is insufficient need for an assignment. The assistant director of operations or designee’s decision is final and is not subject to Article 29, Grievance Procedure. C. Modified duty assignments must be presented to the assistant director of operations or designee in writing and will only be considered when the request is accompanied by a medical release to work and description of limitations as determined by a licensed physician. If an assignment is available, a written description of the assignment will be provided to the requesting park ranger and to their his/her chain of command and will require a physician’s approval that the park ranger is able to perform the modified duties. D. Modified duty assignments do not affect the essential job functions defined by the agency for the classifications covered by the Agreement. Park rangers in modified duty assignments may not exercise the authority of their commission, wear agency uniforms, or drive patrol vehicles unless authorized by the assistant director of operations or designee.