ADA Coordinator – Department OF Neighborhood Development Services Jobs

Overview

Position Title:ADA Coordinator

Company:City Of Charlottesville

Location:Charlottesville, VA, US

Job Description:

This Planner II is responsible professional work in the handling of a variety of assignments, primarily with American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to various assignments with City Neighborhood Development Services; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision; supervision is exercised over subordinate technical and clerical personnel. Primarily and most frequently the work done is performed independently, with diverse functional areas and more specialization and ability to train others.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors the initiatives in the ADA Transition Plan and maintains a matrix concerning project status and other accessibility data;
• Performs research and investigation with appropriate agency enforcement offices concerning accessibility issues;
• Acts as the City’s Compliance Coordinator for issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including consultation with City staff and citizens;
• Develop, execute, and manage contracts regarding related activities.
• Reviews development plans and oversees City projects and facilities, assuring compliance with ADA;
• Staffs the ADA Advisory Committee which presently meets quarterly, providing technical oversight, and preparing and maintaining Agendas and Minutes for the meeting;
• Provides guidance and training to City staff on ADA;

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. (Minimally high school diploma or GED equivalency with relevant work experience required.)
• Previous experience and/or knowledge related to ADA.
• Previous experience in professional planning work required.