Ada Supervisor

Job Location:

Human Resources Administration (HRA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,000.00 - $72,000.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date:
October 8, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video.

Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Human Resources Administration, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an ADA Supervisor. The ADA Supervisor oversees the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program and ensures actions adhere to all departmental policies and procedures, departmental structure and functions, and State and Federal employment laws, rules, and regulations.

This position provides supervision, advice, guidance, and counsel to ADA staff and will be a resource for employees, management, and HR staff matters relating to the ADA.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides daily supervision to the ADA/FMLA Coordinators in the HRA Medical Unit. Provides training to new staff on how to facilitate all aspects of the ADA. Oversees workload distribution for ADA staff, oversees day to day supervision of the ADA Team, reviews work, provides guidance, advice, and mentoring of staff. Assists in the hiring of new staff. Performs coaching, discipline, and evaluation of subordinates.
• Coordinates ADA program for assigned employee distribution and incoming requests for ADA. Handles complex and sensitive ADA cases which may require research and collaboration with HR leadership, ADOA/State Agency peers, and Attorney General's Office. Reviews ADA requests, assures appropriate documentation, and coordinates with supervisors and employees on Modified Duty. Works closely with the FMLA Team to coordinate and facilitate processing of cases when needed.
• Serves as HRA representative, when necessary, at meetings, work groups, and committees in relation to the nature and scope of the duties of this position. Oversees and develops standard work and helpful guidelines for ADA Team and HR staff throughout the Agency. May serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance and feedback regarding DES ADA policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and advice to Agency Management and employees regarding ADOA Personnel Rules and Regulation, Federal and State Regulations as it relates to ADA, DOL, and EEOC. This could include coordinating meetings, consulting with the Attorney General's Office, on complex FMLA and ADA issues, Director's Office of Equal Opportunity, HRA and Division leadership and various other DES entities.
• Conducts training for management, supervisors, and employees regarding HR-related policies and procedures on ADA standard practices. Attends training and conferences to keep apprised of legal trends, changes in law/policies, and to network with the professional community.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations, policies and practices governing ADA and FMLA.
• Short Term/Long Term…