| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, this position is responsible for the oversight, administration, and coordination of activities related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Responsible for supporting City Management, departments, and Citywide veterans initiatives. Responsible for educating stakeholders and overseeing compliance with Local, State, and Federal legislation related to the ADA. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Serves as in-house resource to departments, Council, and staff on all issues related to major area of administration (e.g. ADA)
- Acts as community liaison to city commissions.
- Monitors City compliance with City, State, and Federal laws by conducting audits, on-site visits, and surveys of all City departments.
- Develops and implements education and training programs to make City staff aware of and sensitive to issues in areas such as ADA.
- Is responsible for investigating citizen complaints.
- Studies existing and new employment legislation and Federal, State and Local Legal Requirements; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.
- Researches.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing personnel and employment practices.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to provide leadership and integrity within the Human Resources Department and throughout City departments.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to participate in continuing education to stay current on technical and professional knowledge.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources, Business, or Public Administration, plus five (5) years of experience in Finance, Human Resources, Program Administration, Labor Relations, or Public Administration, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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