ADA COORDINATOR

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents. If you have a passion for being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunities.

In addition to ensuring that City facilities and programs are accessible to all residents and visitors, the ADA Coordinator organizes the City of Milwaukee’s efforts to comply with the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) agreement regarding the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

Planning and Coordination of ADA Compliance Projects

• Provide strategic recommendations and guidance on ADA related city-wide and departmental decisions, issues, projects, policies and programs.
• Work with City departments, independent licensed architects, and Information Technology (IT) consultants to plan and coordinate projects to ensure access to City facilities and programs, including building improvements and alternative technology implementation.
• Develop project timelines.
• Consult with Budget staff to develop project cost estimates and budgets.
• Encourage an understanding of the ADA, disability rights and Title II policies by providing training.

ADA Accessibility Compliance

• Develop an internal procedure for filing, responding to and investigating complaints related to accessibility.
• Receive and investigate ADA complaints from residents and local disability groups.
• Determine corrective action to resolve complaints and ensure remediation.
• Oversee the coordination of requests for auxiliary aids, services, and reasonable modifications to polices, practices, and procedures for City events and meetings.

Department of Justice Reporting  

• Draft and submit reports related to project progress and compliance.
• Annually submit the City’s written procedures to inform interested people with disabilities of the existence and location of the City’s accessible programs, services and activities to the Department of Justice

Internal Review

• Coordinate and monitor the City’s compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding disability discrimination related to accessibility.
• Review City programs, policies, activities, services and facilities for ADA compliance.
• Work with affected departments to develop and implement plans to bring identified violations into compliance; follow-up with affected departments to ensure continued compliance.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, public administration, business administration, urban planning or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Two years of project management experience, including developing project timelines, cost estimates and budgets relating to capital improvements or building improvements to meet compliance standards.
3. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• ADA Coordination Training Certification Program (ACTCP).

Technical

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disability Act as it applies to accessibility.
• Knowledge of project management, including developing project timelines, cost estimates, and budget management.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules related to accessibility under the ADA.       
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.  
• Analytical skills to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Exemplary cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Verbal Communication skills to explain accessibility-related topics and issues to a variety of audiences. 
• Written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with City managers, elected officials, fellow staff, and the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Customer focus and a dedication to exceptional service delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Professionalism and Judgment

• Commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Solid decision-making skills.
• Honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2IX) is $60,824 – $85,151 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $62,649-$87,706. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.