Under general direction, responsible for the oversight, administration, and coordination of activities related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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.

 

1. Serves as in-house resource to departments, Council and staff on all issues related to major area of administration (e.g. American with Disabilities Act)

2. Acts as community liaison to city commissions 

3. Monitor city compliance with city, state and federal laws by conducting audits, on-site visits and surveys of all city departments

4. Develop and implement education and training programs to make city staff aware of and sensitive to issues in areas such as ADA

5. Responsible for investigating citizen complaints 

6. Studies existing and new employment legislation and Federal, State and Local Legal Requirements; ensures adherence to requirements and advises management on needed actions.

7. Research 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal

 

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

 

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.