City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, the 6335 Disability Access Coordinator plans, approves, inspects and directs all activities relating to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II, administration of publicly funded facilities and construction under Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and interpretation and dissemination of related information and other regulations requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities to applicable public facilities and right of ways.

The 6335 Disability Access Coordinator is distinguished from Building Inspector classes in that the former serves as a technical expert in the area of accessibility compliance relative to applicable federal, state and local regulations. It is further distinguished from engineering and architectural classes in that it does not require licensure as the architect or engineer of record.

May supervise subordinate personnel.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Administers and coordinates programs to implement legislative requirements on access to buildings, other facilities and public right of ways for persons with disabilities.
2. Develops compliance standards and procedures to implement accessibility requirements of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
3. Evaluates and develops options and solutions, provides technical direction and training for program managers, plan reviewers, inspectors, architectural and engineering staff affected by accessibility standards and procedures.
4. Conducts design review, approves permit submittals and construction jobsite inspections to ensure conformance with legal requirements and city policies related to accessibility.
5. Serves as departmental representative and performs outreach to address issues relating to federal, state and local accessibility statutes and regulations. Serves as liaison to legislative bodies and the public regarding access issues.Serves as technical expert to City Attorney in matters related to accessibility.
6. Develops and disseminates information and materials for employees and public awareness of requirements of relevant federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
7. Monitors changes and additions to governing codes and regulations and develops or modifies compliance or training procedures.
8. Provides disability access trainings to city staff and others. Determines the effectiveness of related training programs and public outreach.

Knowledge of: architectural and civil engineering design concepts, federal, state and local laws regarding access for persons with disabilities applicable to public buildings, right of ways and other facilities; administrative, budgetary and financial processes;

Ability or Skill to: collaborate with design professionals, review and approve architectural, landscape architecture and engineering designs; conduct and direct plan review activities; inspect buildings, facilities and public right of ways under construction for compliance with accessibility requirements; conduct accessibility surveys; interpret and explain access regulations accurately and provide alternatives for compliance; initiate and disseminate compliance procedures and methods and to ensure departmental compliance with legal requirements relating to accessibility; plan and implement training for departmental personnel and others; design and produce informational documents for the public; communicate effectively with departmental management, staff and members of legislative and other groups.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:
Baccalaureate degree in architecture, architecture technology, environmental design, civil engineering or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Eight (8) years of verifiable professional experience in the design, review and approval process and in construction inspection activities relating to disability access requirements, codes and/or regulations applicable to buildings, facilities and public right of ways.

License and Certification:  

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Nature of work: under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration to perform site inspections.
PROMOTIVE LINES
ORIGINATION DATE:	12/05/1988
AMENDED DATE:	10/29/19
REASON FOR AMENDMENT:	To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.
Business unit(s):	COMMN SFMTA

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.