What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADA Coordinator (Program Manager) position at Center for Digital Governmtent?
Position Description
This position announcement will be used to fill a full-time, permanent ADA Coordinator (Program Manager) vacancy in the Department of Aging with Anne Arundel County Government. This is professional work in coordinating the various programs in County Government designed to accomplish the implementation of and compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work in the position of Program Manager involves providing technical background and assistance to ensure that County programs and facilities are in compliance with ADA; to monitor the Capital Budget to ensure that funds are used to provide physical and programmatic accessibility throughout the County; and to provide technical background and assistance in the resolution of complaints concerning compliance with ADA. In addition to ADA, project management of various department initiatives serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. The occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments for one or more programs; or providing staff support to a higher-level manager directing a line program or function.
Responsibility for contract administration is frequently included. The programs generally relate directly to a department's/agency's mission of providing services to County residents. This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services. The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations. The purposes of the contacts, which normally are of a cooperative nature with both parties working toward mutual goals, are for coordinating or resolving program operating problems. An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of a wide range of program management and subject matter-program principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating programs and/or contracts.
Assignments may also require knowledge of and skill in using computer and automated office technology. The employee independently plans and carries out all aspects of program development, implementation, and evaluation advising higher-level management of program status and achievements. Completed work is reviewed in terms of a program's effectiveness in meeting stated goals and objectives. The employee adapts standard program practices and procedures to meet situations or cases not fully covered by existing guidelines, and recommends modification of current guides. Work outputs affect the social, physical, or economic well being of program participants or recipients of services. The work is primarily sedentary, performed in office environment and presents no significant hazards. Most employees in this class exercise supervisory responsibilities.
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Review current information and attend training courses to remain aware of new interpretations of the ADA.
Serve as a liaison between disability advocacy groups and the County to ensure problems are resolved and that disabled individuals receive necessary services.
Coordinate with County public information personnel to ensure that publications, notices and meetings accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Work with County departments to ensure that their programs meet construction guidelines under the ADA.
Train department ADA Liaisons and employees in ADA responsibilities and sensitivity to disability issues.
Monitor any construction or modifications of County buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with ADA.
Review facility lease agreements to ensure accessibility in compliance with ADA.
Advise Office of Personnel and operating departments on cases involving Title I of the ADA. Act as facilitator in complaint resolution under Title II of ADA.
Monitor ADA funding requests to ensure expenditures are appropriate.
Manages projects specific to department initiatives serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Performs Other Duties As Required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Thorough knowledge of construction, equipment, and workstation modifications which may be employed to provide accessibility and reasonable accommodation to employees and the public. Considerable knowledge of the County Capital Budget process.
Considerable knowledge of project management.
Considerable knowledge of existing disability programs, services, activities, and the needs of people with disabilities.
Ability to facilitate the resolutions of employee grievances and public complaints relative to ADA.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Skill as a negotiator. Skill as a trainer.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by Federal and State laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university?
Did your education include major college coursework in the social sciences, psychology, human resources or a related field?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned.
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Do you possess four (4) or more years of experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by Federal and State laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
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Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience in managing Aging and/or Disability Services?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
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Do you possess two (2) or more years of training experience?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
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Do you possess work experience in a government environment?
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
This position announcement will be used to fill a full-time, permanent ADA Coordinator (Program Manager) vacancy in the Department of Aging with Anne Arundel County Government. This is professional work in coordinating the various programs in County Government designed to accomplish the implementation of and compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work in the position of Program Manager involves providing technical background and assistance to ensure that County programs and facilities are in compliance with ADA; to monitor the Capital Budget to ensure that funds are used to provide physical and programmatic accessibility throughout the County; and to provide technical background and assistance in the resolution of complaints concerning compliance with ADA. In addition to ADA, project management of various department initiatives serving older adults and individuals with disabilities. The occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments for one or more programs; or providing staff support to a higher-level manager directing a line program or function.
Responsibility for contract administration is frequently included. The programs generally relate directly to a department's/agency's mission of providing services to County residents. This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services. The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, non-profit and private sector organizations. The purposes of the contacts, which normally are of a cooperative nature with both parties working toward mutual goals, are for coordinating or resolving program operating problems. An employee in this class utilizes knowledge of a wide range of program management and subject matter-program principles, techniques, functions, regulations and procedures in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating programs and/or contracts.
Assignments may also require knowledge of and skill in using computer and automated office technology. The employee independently plans and carries out all aspects of program development, implementation, and evaluation advising higher-level management of program status and achievements. Completed work is reviewed in terms of a program's effectiveness in meeting stated goals and objectives. The employee adapts standard program practices and procedures to meet situations or cases not fully covered by existing guidelines, and recommends modification of current guides. Work outputs affect the social, physical, or economic well being of program participants or recipients of services. The work is primarily sedentary, performed in office environment and presents no significant hazards. Most employees in this class exercise supervisory responsibilities.
Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Review current information and attend training courses to remain aware of new interpretations of the ADA.
Serve as a liaison between disability advocacy groups and the County to ensure problems are resolved and that disabled individuals receive necessary services.
Coordinate with County public information personnel to ensure that publications, notices and meetings accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Work with County departments to ensure that their programs meet construction guidelines under the ADA.
Train department ADA Liaisons and employees in ADA responsibilities and sensitivity to disability issues.
Monitor any construction or modifications of County buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with ADA.
Review facility lease agreements to ensure accessibility in compliance with ADA.
Advise Office of Personnel and operating departments on cases involving Title I of the ADA. Act as facilitator in complaint resolution under Title II of ADA.
Monitor ADA funding requests to ensure expenditures are appropriate.
Manages projects specific to department initiatives serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Performs Other Duties As Required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Thorough knowledge of construction, equipment, and workstation modifications which may be employed to provide accessibility and reasonable accommodation to employees and the public. Considerable knowledge of the County Capital Budget process.
Considerable knowledge of project management.
Considerable knowledge of existing disability programs, services, activities, and the needs of people with disabilities.
Ability to facilitate the resolutions of employee grievances and public complaints relative to ADA.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials and employees.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Skill as a negotiator. Skill as a trainer.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by Federal and State laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
- Major college coursework in the social sciences, psychology, human resources or a related field
- Two (2) or more years of experience in managing Aging and/or Disability Services
- Two (2) or more years of training experience Experience working in a government environment
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- BlueChoice Advantage EPO
- BlueChoice Advantage PPO
- Dental Insurance
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- Vision Insurance
- EyeMed
- Employee Life Insurance
- Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Disability Income Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
- Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Holidays
- Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year
- Annual Leave
- Less than 3 years - 13 days
- 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
- 15 years or more - 26 days
- Disability Leave
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year
- Leave Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Voluntary Benefits
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university?
- Yes
- No
- Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Have you attached the appropriate documentation to verify your education?
- Yes
- No
Did your education include major college coursework in the social sciences, psychology, human resources or a related field?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned.
06
Do you possess four (4) or more years of experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by Federal and State laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
08
Do you possess two (2) or more years of experience in managing Aging and/or Disability Services?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
10
Do you possess two (2) or more years of training experience?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
12
Do you possess work experience in a government environment?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience must also appear in the work history section of your application.
14
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
- Required Question
Salary : $100,000