ADA Coordinator - Risk Management - Administration - 1

Job Description

General Summary :

The ADA Coordinator under the direction of the Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with Title II of the American Disabilities Act (ADA); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other related federal, state, and local disability rights laws. The coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for citizens seeking accommodation and provides guidance and training to departments on disability access, reasonable accommodation, and inclusive practices for citizens to be able to participate in all County programs. This role promotes an accessible and equitable environment for individuals with disabilities. Consults with various county offices to give and receive feedback during the phases of the evaluation and transition plan as required under Title II of ADA.

Essential Duties :

Develop a formal Transition Plan to include conducting comprehensive evaluations of county facilities and programs to identify accessibility barriers. Develop and implement formal transition plans with concrete timelines to address identified issues. Ensure county programs, services, and activities comply with ADA and related regulations. Work closely with various county departments (e.g., HR, Facilities, Legal, IT, Project Management, Courts) to ensure accessibility in facilities, digital content, and programs. Coordinate the interactive process for evaluating and implementing reasonable accommodations for citizens. Review and respond to accommodation requests in a timely and confidential manner. Provide training and consultation to staff, faculty, management, and stakeholders on disability inclusion and ADA responsibilities. Maintain thorough documentation of all ADA-related processes, decisions, and communications. Develop and update ADA policies and procedures as needed. Investigate and resolve complaints related to ADA compliance or disability-based discrimination. Stay informed of changes in ADA regulations, best practices, and case law; update internal policies accordingly. Review plans for county construction projects to ensure ADA accessibility compliance. Attend seminars and training concerning public entity obligations under Title II of the ADA, the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). Hold public meetings and correspond with citizens for citizen involvement and citizen feedback. Conduct regular audits and assessments of organizational compliance with ADA standards

Supervision

Received : General Instruction and supervision given by Risk Manager and periodic performance review.

Given : Education

Required : High School Diploma and Four (4) years' experience in developing and implementing accessibility-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by federal and State laws, including ADA.

Preferred : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, construction technology, or a related field; and four (4) years' experience in developing and implementing accessibility-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by federal and State laws, including ADA; and 2 years' experience working for a governmental entity. Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience

Required : Two (2) years' experience of ADA related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred : Four (4) years or more years' experience in ADA compliance, accessibility planning, or a related area.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required : Must have a valid Texas driver's license, with a driving record acceptable to Brazos County. 41 training credits through the ADA Certification Program through ACTCP to be completed within one (1) year of hire date.

Preferred : ADA Coordinator Certification through ACTCP or other accredited certification related to Americans with Disabilities.

Physical Demands

Typical : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, fingers and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move objects weighing up to 40lbs, such as stacks of records, containers, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. Employees must be able to drive themselves to offsite location(s).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Typical : Knowledge of : ADA, ADAAG, and TAS; construction, equipment, and work station modifications which may be used to provide accessibility and reasonable accommodation to the public; project management; principles and practices of training and program evaluation; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skill / Ability to : facilitate the resolutions of public grievances and complaints relative to ADA; negotiate; train; complete projects on time and within budget; operate personal computer using standard Office operating software and general office equipment; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make mathematical computations; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Pass a Criminal Background Check.

Work Environment

Typical : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee frequently faces time pressure, changes tasks, must perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and must work closely with others as part of a team. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside-weather conditions.

About Us

Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.