Listing Summary

The following document must be attached to be considered for the application process

• Baccalaureate Degree in Public or  Business Administration, Human Services, Social Sciences or related field

YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT!

The City of Warner Robins ADA Specialist ensures the timely and ongoing compliance of City programs, services and activities with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable federal and state regulations pertaining to accommodation and accessibility. Evaluates requests for accommodations and services based on the needs of residents, staff and visitors. Conducts regular reviews of City facilities, programs, and policies. Works with City Council, community member commissions, and staff to clarify City responsibilities pertaining to disability accommodations and coordinates the training of City staff to ensure that access and accommodations for City facilities, programs and services comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Serves as primary point of contact for the public regarding concerns and inquiries on ADA issues. Prioritizes public inquiries, complaints and accommodation requests. Ensures appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from the public regarding disability and accommodation requests. Maintains a record of all disability and accommodation requests, issues and resolutions. Facilitates ADA and disability awareness training for staff relating to accessibility for and inclusion of people with disabilities, rights and responsibilities, meeting guidelines, reasonable accommodation, and resources and policies Develops and maintains productive working relationships with City staff, and community stakeholders such as organizations representing individuals with disabilities. Participates in community outreach and attending meetings of organizations representing people with disabilities. Serves as primary liaison with relevant state and federal agencies, as well as ADA coordinators of other municipalities and institutions. Works with City Council, City staff and local disability advocacy groups to clarify City responsibilities pertaining to services, programs, facility accessibility and accommodations. Performs other related work of a similar nature or level. 

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, human services, social sciences or a related field. Three (3) years of professional level experience providing consultation, guidance and training in the area of ADA compliance providing disability, accessibility, inclusion and accommodation services for people with disabilities. Three (3) or more years of professional related experience in organizational development, program or project management. Five (5) years’ experience working with municipal government, interdepartmental knowledge and experience preferred. ADA Coordinator Training Certificate, preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered

Special Requirements

YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENT ALONG WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT! If you need assistance providing your documents, please call Nikki Galera at 478-293-1007 or email at ngalera@wrga.gov

Miscellaneous Information

Physical ability to perform the essential function of the job, including frequently operate a computer and read a computer screen or typewritten page.

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