[nfbwatlk] Fwd: [Accessstem2] Job opportunity as an ADA Accessibility Consultant

[Cindy Bennett]

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From: Scott Bellman <swb3 at u.washington.edu>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 09:50:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Accessstem2] Job opportunity as an ADA Accessibility Consultant
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Subject: Job opportunity as an ADA Accessibility Consultant
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:25:25 -0500
From: wsdot at service.govdelivery.com

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Job Title: ADA Accessibility Consultant
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 09/25/14 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 10/19/14 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $49,368.00 - $64,740.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, Washington
Recruitment#: 2014-NWR-030

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking
an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) subject
matter expert to assist the Washington State Ferries (WSF) in
achieving and maintaining compliance with the ADA and
to provide equal access to the traveling public. The incumbent will
combine passion and knowledge of the ADA to
provide independent consultation regarding external complaint
resolution and compliance to allow WSF to deliver a
safe and accessible traveling experience for customers with
disabilities. To achieve this, the incumbent will provide
education and guidance to staff members in regard to the ADA and equal
access.  Additionally, this position will be
responsible for investigating formal complaints filed against the
agency related to passenger disability
discrimination or equal access issues.  This position will also
coordinate meetings with public stakeholders and WSF
staff.

In addition to supporting WSF, the Accessibility Consultant will work
within WSDOT as the subject matter expert on
the Reasonable Accommodation process for employees; assist with
Diversity and Inclusion programs; and conduct
internal HR investigations into Title VII complaints.

We are seeking someone who has the proven ability to work
independently to support the above activities. To be
successful in this position, we will rely on your outstanding
communication, customer service and time management
skills. If you are the big picture type of thinker with the ability to
explain complex laws and processes then read
on.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wdot/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=962810&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271.0%27%3E%3Cheader/%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C/string%3E%3C/var%3E%3C/struct%3E%3C/data%3E%3C/wddxPacket%3E



-- 
Cindy Bennett
1st Year Ph.D. Student, University of Washington
Human Centered Design and Engineering

Treasurer of the Greater Seattle Chapter and of the National
Federation of the Blind of Washington
Affiliates of the National Federation of the Blind

clb5590 at gmail.com