4.120.270 Self-identification program.
A. The city will not take adverse action against an employee making a voluntary admission of alcohol misuse or controlled substances use within the parameters of this program and PMC 4.120.260;
B. The city will allow the employee 10 working days to seek evaluation, education or treatment to establish control over the employee’s drug or alcohol problem and provide proof to the DER and supervisor of having undergone assessment screening. The proof must contain the treatment recommendations of the substance abuse professional;
C. The city will permit the employee to return to duty only upon successful completion of an educational or treatment program, as determined by a drug and alcohol abuse evaluation expert, i.e., employee assistance professional, substance abuse professional, or qualified drug and alcohol counselor;
D. The city will ensure that the employee:
1. Undergo a return-to-duty test with a result indicating an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02; and/or
2. Undergo a return-to-duty controlled substance test with a verified negative test result for controlled substances use; and
3. At least monthly, the employee will furnish the DER and supervisor with proof of their continuing participation in the recommended treatment program until completed. (Ord. 12-001 § 3, 2013)