ADA and Disability Resources Coordinator

Position Summary

The Office of Equal Protection (OEP) is an enforcement and compliance office that seeks accountability in workers’ rights, civil rights, and public safety. The ADA & Disability Resources Coordinator works as part of the OEP team to advance its mission, including by: managing disability accommodations requests, grievances, and other queries submitted by members of the public; serving as liaison between City departments and the community; analyzing relevant data and maintaining related records; serving as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability inclusion, and relevant City policies; coordinating implementation of the City's compliance with ADA Title II (prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in public services and programs).

Department: Office of Equal Protection (within the City of Pittsburgh, Department of Law)

Position Type: Announcement

Salary: $64,542 per year.

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

Requirements

General Requirements :

You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.

• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE:The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must show two (2) years of full-time experience in compliance, enforcement, social work/services, policy, or a related field. Work with the disability community, especially Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, is strongly preferred. Applications that show past experience with issues affecting the disability community are preferred. ADA Coordinator Training is an asset but is not required. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: Applications that show past experience with issues affecting the disability community are preferred. ADA Coordinator Training is an asset, but is not required. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience in compliance may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is two (2) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
  
  

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: None required for this position.
  
  

POSITION DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or essential functions. Duties may be modified, assigned, or reassigned as operational needs evolve, consistent with applicable law.

• Supports OEP’s ADA compliance and code enforcement work.
• Acts as a liaison between City Departments and the community to facilitate compliance with the ADA.
• Gets/stays informed regarding current state of the art concerning tools, auxiliary aids, and services, assistive technology, and accommodations, to ensure access for people with a variety of needs.
• Compiles, prepares, and maintains data and records.
• Prepares accurate reports, correspondence, calendars, etc.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
  
  

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