Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator serves as the County's designated authority responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and administering all aspects of the County's reasonable accommodation program. This position ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act under Title I
- Employment and Title II
- Public Accommodations, as well as the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA) and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The ADA Coordinator is accountable for the strategic planning, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the County's accommodation processes and accessibility initiatives. This includes leading the County's compliance efforts through training, development of self‑evaluation and transition plans, posting and maintaining required public notices, managing and facilitating the interactive process, overseeing the grievance procedure, and coordinating all related activities to promote accessibility and equitable opportunity for employees, applicants, and members of the public.

As the County's internal subject matter expert, the ADA Coordinator is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and recommending best practices; interpreting regulatory requirements; and providing specialized guidance to County departments, leadership, employees, and the public. The role includes consulting with department leaders to ensure consistent implementation of disability‑related policies, supporting employees and applicants throughout the accommodation process, and offering guidance on barrier removal, accessible design, and programmatic or policy adjustments required for compliance.

The ADA Coordinator collaborates closely with departments and elected offices including Facilities, Procurement, Risk Management, IT, and Corporation Counsel to ensure accommodation and accessibility initiatives are appropriately assessed, documented, implemented, and monitored. This position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of inclusion by ensuring timely and effective engagement in the interactive process and by proactively identifying areas where accessibility can be improved.

• Administer the County's reasonable accommodation process from initial request through resolution coordinating requests for auxiliary aids, services, and workplace accommodations including engaging in the interactive process.
• Ensure legally compliant documentation, procedures, and communication practices.
• Conduct and coordinate training for supervisors, managers, and departments on ADA requirements and accommodation procedures.
• Administer the ADA grievance procedure establishing a formal process to investigate and resolve disability discrimination or accommodation complaints.
• Develop, update, and monitor the County's ADA self‑evaluation and transition plans.
• Coordinate public accessibility efforts, including communications, signage, notices, and community engagement.
• Coordinate the Self‑Evaluation & Transition Plan conducting evaluations of programs, policies, and facilities to ensure accessibility, and developing a transition plan for physical alterations (if applicable).
• Manage and track ADA‑related inquiries, grievances, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders regarding ADA and PWDCRA matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure the County remains proactive and compliant.
• Through these efforts, the ADA Coordinator ensures equitable access to employment, programs, services, and facilities, embodying the County's commitment to full inclusion and nondiscrimination for individuals with disabilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in one of the following fields:
  • Human Resources
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Social Work
  • Disability Studies
  • Organizational Development
  • Law, Legal Studies, or a related field
• Master's degree preferred in same or related fields noted above.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable, such as:
  • ADA Coordinator Training…