ADA Training Manager; PPM III

ADA And Universal Access Training Specialist And Special Projects Manager

ADA and Universal Access Program is excited to open an opportunity for an ADA and Universal Access Training Specialist and Special Projects Manager. The ADA and Universal Access Program oversees Metro's ADA Title II compliance and coordination, leads ADA accessibility improvements across the department, and provides technical assistance and subject matter expertise as required by all divisions. This position will work across Metro Divisions to understand the knowledge gaps regarding ADA Title II, Disability Equity, Universal Access, and will research, design, and facilitate general and customized training and informational resources to improve overall understanding of the basics of the ADA and beyond.

This position will play a key role in influencing Metro to prioritize accessibility and plan our transit system and services with new perspectives around universal accessibility and the impacts on Metro's diverse ridership.

Position Information:
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career ADA Training Manager PPM III classification vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Special Duty Assignment (SDA), Term Limited Temporary (TLT), and Career Service (CS) vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility list will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply:
We welcome applications from all interested candidates, including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Applying our ACTIVATE values: being Accountable, Collaborative, Timely, and Impactful; how we Value Employees; staying Accessible; building what's Trusted; and acting Equitably, is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. As an ADA Training Manager (PPM III) you will:

• Research best practices for ADA Title II and disability access related issues with special focus on mobility and transit systems.
• Identify relevant data points and Monitor trends related to Title II compliance and various ADA Transition Plan objectives such as ADA Training, grievances and complaints from Metro riders and internal ADA matters.
• Work with all service delivery-based Metro Divisions to understand their specific training needs and how ADA Title II applies to those lines of business to develop customized training content and training schedules.
• Deliver in person and remote access training across Metro's various work facilities that adapts to Metro's diverse workforce.
• Research, organize and support improvement on all existing internal and external training and informational resources that can be utilized for Metro training needs.
• Manage the ADA and Universal Access Program SharePoint page.
• Project Manage ADA implementation and accessibility improvement projects.
• Support ADA and Universal Access Program with various tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience working in ADA Title II compliance
• Knowledge of the application of ADA Title II compliance in the built environment, web accessibility (WCAG), and programs and services.
• Experience with the design and delivery of trainings on the application of policies, civil rights, ableism, equity, or related topics.
• At least 2 years of experience of independent management of projects
• Experience developing training for in-person delivery, online delivery, as well as web-based training materials, and instructional resources
• Demonstrated experience in providing project support including tracking, reporting and training elements.
• Experience working independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to conduct public presentations and/or facilitation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage and oversee…