Director of Disability Access - Atlanta, United States - City of Atlanta, GA

City of Atlanta, GA Atlanta, United States

2 days ago

Description

Salary Range - $75,000 - $115,000 (commensurate with experience)

The Mayor's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (MOEDI) works to identify and develop systems & behavioral change solutions that advance equitable outcomes to continue Moving Atlanta Forward.

Job Overview

The Director of Disability Access and ADA Compliance organizes the implementation of the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to the built environment; acts as a liaison between City departments to facilitate compliance with ADA; coordinates the efforts of the City's ADA Team Task Force; provides technical assistance to public and private agencies on ADA issues.

Establishes policies citywide or departmentally to ensure compliance with ADA.

Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Coordinates the implementation of the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to the built environment; acts as a liaison between City departments to facilitate compliance with ADA; coordinates the efforts of the City's ADA efforts; provides technical assistance to public and private agencies on ADA issues.
Plans, recommends, monitors and coordinates the City's response to the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as related to facilities management private development and public access.
Tracks complaints and processes grievances related to ADA issues
Compiles, prepares, and maintains data and statistics for City, state and/or federally required reports.
Coordinates the efforts of the City's ADA involvement in various committees and task forces; conducts meetings as assigned and provides staff support.
Reviews and recommends changes to architectural drawings and plans of new and existing construction for architectural accessibility for both public and private development.
Work across departments and teams to ensure compliance with the terms of the Lawson Consent Decree settlement.
Conducts site visits to review programs, designs, plans, work in progress, etc., for compliance with the Act.
Recommends auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective communication with individuals with hearing or vision impairments (i.e., assistive listening devices, written material, taped text, brailed or large print materials).
Makes appropriate referrals to county, state, federal or outside agencies on complaints outside City jurisdiction.
Maintains records, both manually and through automated methods, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc.
Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.

It is not an exhaustive list.

Considerable knowledge of the following:

Federal, state and local laws, regulations and judicial decisions regarding the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and related civil rights laws
Architectural techniques for achieving access as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act with a specific focus on urban settings and in historic buildings.
Auxiliary communication aids and technology (e.g. large print and brailed materials, telecommunication devices for hearing impaired, etc).
Knowledge of training principles and techniques
Strong communication skills to unify ADA efforts among administrative staff and to reach out to patrons with disabilities

Some knowledge of:

Design issues and concepts.
The functions and operations of City departments.

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