Technical ( Physical Disibility)_HPS-1028

Job Description:

A job description that covers more than just basic information can be a useful tool throughout the employment process. Additional details can help job candidates identify whether the position would be a good match, and employers can use the position description as a tool in assessing work performance. These additional elements include:

• Environmental Factors: Describe the environment an individual will encounter in performing the position. Consider the total environment, and imagine it from the perspective of a new employee. Are the lights bright or dim? Is the work area busy and noisy, or quiet and isolated? Consider such factors as air quality, and any materials that need to be handled on a regular basis. This element may be especially important for OSHA compliance.
• A Comprehensive Break Down of Physical Requirements: Describe both the obvious and less-obvious physical requirements of a position. Examples of requirements might include: lifting requirements, including weight and frequency of such lifting; hours per day to be spent standing, sitting or walking; and hours per day spent typing, leaning over an assembly line, etc.
• Schedule and Location: The preferred schedule and number of hours worked per week should be stated explicitly. If there is an option for flexibility, a statement to that effect could also be included. Describe whether the employee is expected to report to work in a specific location, or if telework is an option. Attendance can be considered an essential function when required to perform the job. Being clear about this requirement from the outset can help prevent difficult conversations in the future.