[blindlaw] ADA Coordinator for City of Tacoma, Washington

[Nightingale, Noel]

-----Original Message-----
From: Roffee, Margaret - ODEP [mailto:Roffee.Margaret at dol.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:50 PM
To: Roffee, Margaret - ODEP
Subject: Job Announcement - Washington State

ADA Coordinator

Job Announcement Number 112708

Closes:  5 p.m., Friday, February 29, 2008

Annual Salary Range:  $59,592 – $72,446

 

 

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for an ADA Coordinator to ensure the timely and ongoing compliance of programs, practices, policies and facilities of the City of Tacoma with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The position ensures that the City ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is implemented and updated, informing the City Council, the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, and staff on the progress of implementation.  Responsibilities include investigating constituent grievances; coordinating with other appropriate agencies to resolve complaints regarding discrimination on the basis of disability; conducting regular reviews of City facilities, programs, and policies; working with City Council, citizen commissions, and staff to clarify City responsibilities pertaining to persons with disabilities; acting as staff liaison to the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, and coordinating the training of departmental ADA representatives and other City staff to ensure that all City operations are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in disabilities studies, political science, social services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or with a certification in disability policy and services, occupational therapy/physical therapy, or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the human rights or human services field.  Additional experience and training may be substituted for up to two years of education.  Experience working with persons with a broad range of disabilities.  Knowledge of and experience with interpreting and enforcing the ADA is highly desired.

 

How to Apply 

Apply online at www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs or send your completed application, cover letter and resume to the City of Tacoma, Human Resources Department, 747 Market Street, Room 1336, Tacoma, WA 98402‑3764.  Applications received without the required application, resume and cover letter may not be considered. 

Application materials can also be obtained by calling the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.

 

Selection Process:

Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview.  Appointment is subject to passing a background check.  If you have any questions regarding this position, please call Margith Baker at 253.502.8059.

The City of Tacoma is currently conducting a comprehensive classification and compensation study that will be completed in 2008.

See back of this announcement for additional information.

M. Baker                                                                                                2-11-2008; 1127-08-033

 

 

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-----Original Message-----
From:
Roffee, Margaret - ODEP [mailto:Roffee.Margaret at dol.gov]
Sent:
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:50 PM
To:
Roffee, Margaret - ODEP
Subject:
Job Announcement - Washington State
ADA
Coordinator
Job Announcement Number 112708
Closes:  5 p.m., Friday, February 29, 2008
Annual
Salary
Range
:  $59,592 – $72,446
 
 
The City of
Tacoma
is recruiting for an ADA Coordinator to ensure the timely and ongoing compliance of programs, practices, policies and facilities of the City of
Tacoma
with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The position ensures that the City ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is implemented and updated, informing the City Council, the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, and staff on the progress of implementation.  Responsibilities include investigating constituent grievances; coordinating with other appropriate agencies to resolve complaints regarding discrimination on the basis of disability; conducting regular reviews of City facilities, programs, and policies; working with City Council, citizen commissions, and staff to clarify City responsibilities pertaining to persons with disabilities; acting as staff liaison to the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities, and coordinating the training of departmental ADA representatives and other City staff to ensure that all City operations are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in disabilities studies, political science, social services, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or with a certification in disability policy and services, occupational therapy/physical therapy,
or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the human rights or human services field.  Additional experience and training may be substituted for up to two years of education.  Experience working with persons with a broad range of disabilities.  Knowledge of and experience with interpreting and enforcing the
ADA
is highly desired.
 
How to Apply
Apply online at http://www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs
or send your completed application, cover letter and resume to the City of
Tacoma
, Human Resources Department,
747 Market Street
, Room 1336,
Tacoma
,
WA
98402‑3764. 
Applications received without the required application, resume and cover letter may not be considered.
Application materials can also be obtained by calling the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.
 
Selection Process:
Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview.  Appointment is subject to passing a background check.  If you have any questions regarding this position, please call Margith Baker at 253.502.8059.
The City of
Tacoma
is currently conducting a comprehensive classification and compensation study that will be completed in 2008.
See back of this announcement for additional information.
M. Baker                                                                                                2-11-2008; 1127-08-033