ADA Title II Coordinator UN

The Title II ADA Coordinator is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within City government. Title II of the ADA ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access and opportunities to all governmental activities, programs and services. This position works closely with City Departments and community members. This is an unclassified at-will position. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation. Receive, analyze, and respond to requests for ADA and ADAA accommodations from members of the general public. Respond to external complaints filed against the City of Albuquerque including complaints of violations of ADA and ADAA regulations related to disabilities and their accommodation. Receive, tracks, investigates, responds to, and acts as a facilitator in complaint resolutions under Title II of the ADA. Facilitate awareness training and technical assistance workshops for achieving and maintaining compliance with ADA. Assist departments with methods for providing modifications and accommodations to ensure public meetings are accessible and access issues are integrated into daily operations, policies, education, and public information. Review and develop relevant policies, practices, and procedures to create or maintain compliance with disability-related laws. Make recommendations for actions to overcome identified issues and establishes goals to ensure implementation. Develop and maintain relationships with local disability advocacy groups and the local disability community. Conduct, attend, and participate in community meetings to provide information on projects. Provide appropriate resource referrals. Prepare written correspondence and comprehensive reports related to assigned areas. Handle sensitive and/or confidential matters.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations related to assigned area of responsibility. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Sociology, or Social Services preferred; and Three (3) years of experience working with people with disabilities and accommodations in the workplace or public setting preferred. Possession of a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certificate preferred Possession of an ADA Coordinator Training Certification (ACTCP) preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens. May travel from site to site.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time and light lifting.