[IL-Talk] Chicago: Mayor’s Office for People wi th Disabilities hiring Deputy Commissioner of Compliance (ADA Transition Plan)

[David Andrews]

>
>Here is a great opportunity to lead the 
>development of a new ADA Transition Plan for 
>Chicago. The Mayor's Office of People with 
>Disabilities is hiring a Deputy Commissioner.
>
>NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITYÂ
>
>Deputy Commissioner of ComplianceÂ
>Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)Â
>
>Annual Salary: $115,656.00Â
>
>Organization Description:Â
>With a workforce of over 33,000 people, and 
>opportunities in more than 1,400 different job 
>titles and categories, the City of Chicago is 
>the third‐largest city in the United States 
>and has one of the world's largest and most 
>diversified and balanced economies, not being 
>dependent on anyone industry, with no single 
>industry employing more than 14% of the 
>workforce. As an employer, the City of Chicago 
>operates through the guiding principles of 
>effective government, competitive  delivery  
>of  high‐quality  services, and  open 
>government  to  the  public. Through these  
>principles,  we  strive  to  efficiently  
>deliver  services  that  address  head‐on 
> the  unique challenges  facing  our  city 
> and  to  make  Chicago  preferred  
>employer  of  choice  for  all  its residents.Â
>
>Department Mission: Â
>MOPD works to make Chicago the most accessible 
>city in the nation, and provides services to 
>over 600,000 Chicagoans with 
>disabilities.  MOPD programs include disability 
>services, training, legal compliance, and policy.Â
>
>Accessibility Compliance Unit (ACU):Â
>This team is responsible for evaluating 
>architectural, physical and program 
>accessibility in the City of Chicago, and 
>reviews all requests that are submitted to MOPD 
>for review. ACU’s purview includes the 
>city‐wide Title II Self‐Evaluation and 
>Transition plan; ACU has determined it is a 
>priority to update the Transition Plan.
>
>Key functions of role of the Deputy Commissioner of Compliance include:Â
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>ï‚· Lead the Title II Self‐Evaluation and Transition Plan to completionÂ
>
>ï‚· Supervise the ACU unit staff, comprised of 
>an Architect, Building Inspector and Personal Computer operatorÂ
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>ï‚· Work collaboratively and cooperatively with 
>internal and external partners, including other 
>City departments, internal and external partners 
>and organizations on reviewing and advising on accessibility complianceÂ
>
>ï‚· Effectively communicate accessibility 
>guidelines to internal and external stakeholdersÂ
>
>ï‚· Keep up to date on all accessibility laws 
>and regulations, including the Americans with 
>Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the 
>Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and any/all state and local laws.Â
>
>Minimum Qualifications:Â
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>ï‚· Graduation from an accredited college or 
>university with a bachelor’s degree.Â
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>ï‚· Working knowledge of the Americans with 
>Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility 
>requirements at the federal, state and local levelÂ
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>ï‚· Experience in disability and accessibility complianceÂ
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>ï‚· Demonstrated project management experience 
>including successful completion of goals, timelines and outcomes
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>ï‚· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively 
>and cooperatively with internal and external partnersÂ
>
>ï‚· Preferred: professional degree in law, 
>architecture or other related fieldÂ
>
>ï‚· Preferred: 5+ years demonstrated work 
>experience in accessibility complianceÂ
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>ï‚· Preferred: Experience with Title II Self Evaluation and Transition PlansÂ
>
>ï‚· Preferred: Experience in analyzing and 
>interpreting complex building code policiesÂ
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>ï‚· Understanding of political and city government rules and regulationsÂ
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>ï‚· Supervisory experience of staff and in building successful teamsÂ
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>ï‚· Experience presenting to a variety of 
>audiences, about technical and general topics related to accessibilityÂ
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>ï‚· Excellent communication skills including in 
>conveying complex concepts to others and in writingÂ
>
>NOTE: The list of essential duties is not 
>intended to be inclusive; there may be other 
>duties that are essential to positions within 
>the class. To be considered for this position, 
>you must provide  a  cover  letter  and  
>resume  detailing  your  work  experience  
>and  your  educational background. You must 
>include job titles, dates of employment, and 
>specific job duties. You must provide your 
>transcripts or diploma, professional license, or 
>training certificates at the time of 
>processing.  A background investigation will be 
>completed on the candidate selected for this position.Â
>
>Residency RequirementÂ
>All employees of the City of Chicago must be 
>actual residents of the City of Chicago as 
>outlined in 2‐152‐ 050 of the City of 
>Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.Â
>
>Application & Selection Process:Â
>The  Deputy  Commissioner  position  is  a 
> Shakman  Exempt  position.  Additional  
>supporting information  concerning  employment 
> with  the  City  of  Chicago  may  be  
>found  at: 
><https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr.html>https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr.html
>
>To apply, send your resume and cover letter by e‐mail to:Â
>
>Christina McGleamÂ
>Assistant to the CommissionerÂ
>Mayor’s Office for People with DisabilitiesÂ
><mailto:Christina.McGleam at cityofchicago.org>Christina.McGleam at cityofchicago.org 
>
>
>Applicants with disabilities should contact the 
>City's Disability Officer at 312‐744‐4969 or 
><mailto:disabilityaccommodations at cityofchicago.org>disabilityaccommodations at cityofchicago.org 
>Â if they would like to request a reasonable 
>accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process.Â
>
>Compensation & Benefits:Â
>Annual Salary: $115,656.00Â
>
>The selected candidate will receive an annual 
>salary as well as an excellent program of 
>benefits that allow employees to choose the 
>benefits that meet their specific needs:Â
>
>The package includes
>
>Vacation PolicyÂ
>ï‚· Employees begin earning vacation time during their first month of workÂ
>ï‚· Employees earn 13 vacation days a year for 
>the first five years; 18 vacation days  after  
>6  years;  23  vacation  days  after  14  
>years;  24  vacation  days after 24 years and 
>25 vacation days after 25 yearsÂ
>ï‚· Employees are given one personal day a year o Sick TimeÂ
>ï‚· Employees earn one day of sick time per 
>month beginning the first day of the month 
>following an individual's start date Â
>
>Paid LeaveÂ
>ï‚· A mother receives 4 weeks paid maternity 
>leave for a non‐surgical delivery and 6 weeks 
>paid leave for a surgical deliveryÂ
>ï‚· A spouse or domestic partner of the birth 
>mother receives 2 weeks paid parental leaveÂ
>ï‚· An employee, spouse, or domestic partner 
>receive 2 weeks paid parental leave for the adoption of a childÂ
>
>Paid HolidaysÂ
>ï‚· The City gives all of its employees 12 paid holidays throughout the yearÂ
>
>PensionÂ
>ï‚· City of Chicago offers its employees a Pension for retirementÂ
>
>ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR 
>RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL 
>APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.Â
>
>The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment 
>Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer and 
>does not permit discrimination based on race, 
>ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, 
>gender identity, religion, national origin, 
>ancestry, age, disability, marital status, 
>source of income, familial status, genetic 
>information or domestic or sexual violence 
>victim status. If you  believe  you  were  
>discriminated  against,  call  the  Chicago 
> Commission  on  Human Relations  at  
>312‐744‐4111  or  send  an  email  to  
><mailto:cchr at cityofchicago.org>cchr at cityofchicago.org. 
>For  more information, go to: 
><https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cchr.html>https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cchr.html 
>
>
>This position is open to the general public.