AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST                              2900                                                                                                                                                                 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class serves as a Town’s liaison with Federal, State and County agencies concerning the Town’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The incumbent coordinates the broad range of compliance issues through the Supervisor’s Office. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor, and is reviewed through conferences and the submission of required reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Ensures Town government compliance with Federal and State laws affecting people with disabilities;

            Serves as the Town’s liaison with Federal, State and County agencies regarding the Town’s ADA compliance issues including building accessibility, handicapped parking  and reasonable accommodations;

            Advises Town departments on alternate formats and/or technologies that enable individuals with disabilities to communicate, participate in functions, and perform tasks;

            Acts as an ombudsman for the disabled community and represents their interests by investigating and addressing complaints;

            May provide training on compliance issues to Town employees;

            Works with Town officials to ensure that new facilities or alterations to existing facilities meet legal requirements. 

           

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws affecting people with disabilities; good knowledge of public assistance programs offered to the disabled; good knowledge of the problems faced by the disabled; ability to communicate effectively with officials in the public and private sectors to encourage their cooperation in bettering the conditions which are problems for the disabled; ability to represent the disabled as an advocate in public and private sectors; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the posi­tion.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Completion of one (1) year of an accredited law school program (24 credits), and five (5) years of experience working with the disabled.   

 

           

 

 

7/12/12

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive