Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA Workplace Accommodation Partner

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workplace Accommodation Partner

Human Resource Analyst 3 – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workplace Accommodation Partner Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division – Human Resources Branch Employee and Labor Relations Section Salem

The role:

Lead. Advise. Make a Difference. Are you an experienced HR professional who wants your work to make a meaningful difference and enjoys turning requirements into practical solutions? Join our team as an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & workplace accommodation partner and become our agency's trusted expert on one of the most important intersections of people, policy and workplace equity.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life:

• Serve as the agency subject matter expert and primary resource for complex ADA reasonable accommodation matters, providing guidance to employees, managers, HR business partners and management.
• Lead and manage the interactive process for complex ADA accommodation requests, including evaluating eligibility, reviewing documentation, identifying appropriate accommodations and approving or denying requests in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Ensure consistent, equitable, timely and legally compliant administration of ADA accommodations across the agency through case oversight, consultation, documentation and follow-up.
• Interpret and apply federal and state disability laws, rules, policies and procedures to resolve accommodation issues, address compliance concerns and support equal access for employees with disabilities.
• Investigate allegations of ADA noncompliance and workplace violations and provide consultation and support on related grievances, claims, hearings, investigations and litigation.
• Develop and maintain agency ADA standards, policies, procedures, resources, tools, training and educational materials to promote compliance and consistent accommodation practices.
• Develop and maintain systems, records and reporting mechanisms for ADA accommodations and related data to support accurate tracking, record retention, trend analysis and informed agency decision-making.
• Serve as a senior HR consultant and technical resource to HR teams and management on complex ADA, accommodation, return-to-work, employee relations and related workforce matters.
• Partner with employees, medical providers, managers, HR business partners, safety, labor relations and other partners to identify effective accommodations and facilitate successful return-to-work and continued employment.
• Monitor emerging ADA requirements, trends and best practices and translate them into agency recommendations, training, process improvements and strategic HR initiatives.
• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and some travel required.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Six years human resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.

OR

Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource…