ADA Coordinator (Program Manager)

About the role

This position announcement will be used to fill a full-time, permanent ADA Coordinator (Program Manager) vacancy in the Department of Aging with Anne Arundel County Government. This is professional work in coordinating the various programs in County Government designed to accomplish the implementation of and compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical background and assistance to ensure that County programs and facilities are in compliance with ADA.
• Monitor the Capital Budget to ensure that funds are used to provide physical and programmatic accessibility throughout the County.
• Provide technical background and assistance in the resolution of complaints concerning compliance with ADA.
• Project manage various department initiatives serving older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Considerable knowledge of the County Capital Budget process.
• Considerable knowledge of project management.
• Considerable knowledge of existing disability programs, services, activities, and the needs of people with disabilities.
• Ability to facilitate the resolutions of employee grievances and public complaints relative to ADA.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Ability to train.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of experience in developing and implementing employer-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by Federal and State laws, including the Americans With Disabilities Act.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in managing Aging and/or Disability Services.
• Two (2) or more years of training experience.
• Work experience in a government environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of construction, equipment, and workstation modifications which may be employed to provide accessibility and reasonable accommodation to employees and the public.
• Knowledge of project management.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO, CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO), Vision Insurance: EyeMed, Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Supplemental Benefits: Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance, Disability Income Insurance, Pension Plan, Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Holidays: Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year, Annual Leave: Less than 3 years - 13 days, 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days, 15 years or more - 26 days, Disability Leave: Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year, Personal Leave: Day, 5 per calendar year, Leave Sharing, Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Care Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits: Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction, Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider, United Legal Benefits.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided in the final offer letter.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided in the final offer letter.