[Jobs] FW: Job Announcement - DC Mayor Searching for Director of Disability Rights

[Nightingale, Noel]

-----Original Message-----
From: Roffee, Margaret - ODEP [mailto:Roffee.Margaret at dol.gov] 
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 8:49 PM
To: Roffee, Margaret - ODEP
Subject: Job Announcement - DC Mayor Searching for Director of
Disability Rights



 

Director - Office of Disability Rights

Application Deadline: Friday, June 15, 2007

 

Mayor Fenty of Washington, DC, has been given a broad mandate to improve
city services by the District of Columbia voters.  To do so, he seeks
exceptional leaders to run key offices, such as the Office of Disability
Rights (ODR).  The Fenty administration will employ individuals who
combine energy, enthusiasm, achievement, and an ability to attract and
motivate other exceptional people.  Backgrounds in either the public or
private sector, characterized by innovation, and imagination will set
candidates apart.  A focus on public service as "customer service" will
be a hallmark of the new administration.  In addition, the Fenty
administration will hold its agency heads accountable for achieving
targeted results.  Respect for the public trust and the commensurate
integrity are mandatory prerequisites.  Years of experience will be
considered as will responsiveness, aptitude and adaptability.  

 

The Disability Rights Protection Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-239; effective
March 8, 2007) creates a new cabinet-level Office of Disability Rights
and a new citywide program to help the DC government comply with the
federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The Disability Rights
Protection Act was developed as a collaborative effort between the
disability community and the DC Council.  Seventy DC community
organizations have endorsed the legislation since its introduction at
the DC Council on July 11, 2006 by then-Councilmember Adrian Fenty.  On
December 5, 2006, the DC Council approved the bill unanimously.

 

The ODR Director will report directly to the Mayor.  The Director will
have a staff of at least nine employees a budget of $882,000 in FY 2008.


 

The Director of ODR shall coordinate and oversee the District's ADA
Compliance Program.  The Director will be responsible for evaluating the
District's compliance with the ADA, section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act, and the disability rights provision of the DC Human Rights Act and
make recommendations for addressing deficiencies to the Mayor.  The
Director is responsible for submitting annual Olmstead Compliance Plans
to the Mayor and City Council.  In addition, the Director will
promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of the
Disability Rights Protection Act.

 

 

Qualifications: Candidates should hold a master's degree, J.D., or its
equivalent and possess: (1) demonstrated knowledge of the ADA and
related disability rights laws, (2) demonstrated knowledge of assistive
technology and alternative formats used by individuals with
disabilities, (3) knowledge of current best-practice policies, programs,
services, and support systems for individuals with disabilities, (4)
possess familiarity with local and federal funding streams supporting
services to people with disabilities;  (5) experience in evaluating and
managing accessibility programs; and (6) possess a demonstrated ability
to successfully advocate for and implement new policies and/or programs.
In addition, candidate should be able to develop and administer an
operational and programming budget, communicate effectively and travel
within the District of Columbia to attend meetings and events. 

 




Salary and Residency Requirement

The Director of the Office of Disability Rights is an E3 employee with a
salary range of $100,848-$151-081.  The incumbent must be a resident of
the District of Columbia or be willing to become a resident within six
months of his/her appointment.

 

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter via email
to laura.zeilinger at dc.gov  by June 15 ,2007.  Applications may also be
forwarded to:

 

Office of the City Administrator

Attn: Laura Green Zeilinger

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 533

Washington, DC 20004

 

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-----Original Message-----
From:
Roffee, Margaret - ODEP [mailto:Roffee.Margaret at dol.gov]
Sent:
Saturday, May 12, 2007 8:49 PM
To:
Roffee, Margaret - ODEP
Subject:
Job Announcement - DC Mayor Searching for Director of Disability Rights
 
Director – Office of Disability Rights
Application Deadline: Friday, June 15, 2007
 
Mayor Fenty of
Washington
,
DC
, has been given a broad mandate to improve city services by the
District of Columbia
voters.  To do so, he seeks exceptional leaders to run key offices, such as the Office of Disability Rights (ODR).  The Fenty administration will employ individuals who combine energy, enthusiasm, achievement, and an ability to attract and motivate other exceptional people.  Backgrounds in either the public or private sector, characterized by innovation, and imagination will set candidates apart.  A focus on public service as “customer service” will be a hallmark of the new administration.  In addition, the Fenty administration will hold its agency heads accountable for achieving targeted results.  Respect for the public trust and the commensurate integrity are mandatory prerequisites.  Years of experience will be considered as will responsiveness, aptitude and adaptability. 
 
The Disability Rights Protection Act of 2006
(D.C. Law 16-239; effective March 8, 2007) creates a new cabinet-level Office of Disability Rights and a new citywide program to help the DC government comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The Disability Rights Protection Act was developed as a collaborative effort between the disability community and the DC Council.  Seventy DC community organizations have endorsed the legislation since its introduction at the DC Council on July 11, 2006 by then-Councilmember
Adrian
Fenty.  On December 5, 2006, the DC Council approved the bill unanimously.
 
The ODR Director will report directly to the Mayor.  The Director will have a staff of at least nine employees a budget of $882,000 in FY 2008. 
 
The Director of ODR shall coordinate and oversee the District’s ADA Compliance Program.  The Director will be responsible for evaluating the District’s compliance with the
ADA
, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the disability rights provision of the DC Human Rights Act and make recommendations for addressing deficiencies to the Mayor.  The Director is responsible for submitting annual Olmstead Compliance Plans to the Mayor and City Council.  In addition, the Director will promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of the Disability Rights Protection Act.
 
 
Qualifications:
Candidates should hold a master’s degree, J.D., or its equivalent and possess: (1) demonstrated knowledge of the ADA and related disability rights laws, (2) demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology and alternative formats used by individuals with disabilities, (3) knowledge of current best-practice policies, programs, services, and support systems for individuals with disabilities, (4) possess familiarity with local and federal funding streams supporting services to people with disabilities;  (5) experience in evaluating and managing accessibility programs; and (6) possess a demonstrated ability to successfully advocate for and implement new policies and/or programs.  In addition, candidate should be able to develop and administer an operational and programming budget, communicate effectively and travel within the
District of Columbia
to attend meetings and events.
 
Salary and Residency Requirement
The Director of the Office of Disability Rights is an
E3 employee with a salary range of $100,848-$151-081.
  The incumbent must be a resident of the
District of Columbia
or be willing to become a resident within six months of his/her appointment.
 
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter via email to mailto:laura.zeilinger at dc.gov laura.zeilinger at dc.gov
  by
June 15 ,2007
.  Applications may also be forwarded to:
 
Office of the City Administrator
Attn: Laura Green Zeilinger
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 533
Washington
,
DC
20004