[nfbwatlk] FW: Position Open - White House Accessibility Officer

[Mello, Michael (DSB)]

FYI.


Michael Mello | Assistive Technology Specialist | Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Desk: 206-906-5552 | Mobile: 206-605-7332 | Michael.mello at dsb.wa.gov
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-----Original Message-----
From: MacKillop, Michael (DSB) 
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 4:27 PM
To: DSB DL Vocational Rehab Group
Subject: FW: Position Open - White House Accessibility Officer

HI all:

This accessibility officer position at the White House might suit someone on your caseload. Recruitment closes Feb 9.

Thanks

Michael

 

From: Kimberly Osmani [mailto:KOsmani at okdrs.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 2:40 PM
Subject: FW: Position Open - White House Accessibility Officer

 

From: Johnson, Melodie [mailto:Melodie.Johnson at ed.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:02 AM
To: Kimberly Osmani
Subject: FW: Position Open - White House Accessibility Officer

 

Please share announcement below.

 

 


Subject: FW: Position Open - White House Accessibility Officer

 

Dear Colleagues,

The White House Office of Administration is seeking to hire an Accessibility Officer. We are sharing this announcement with our stakeholders to ensure a large pool of qualified applicants.  More information about the White House Accessibility Officer position can be found at usajobs.gov or through the following direct link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427284900.

Please share this announcement widely!

Job Title: Accessibility Officer <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/427284900>  

Department: Executive Office of the President

Agency: Office of Administration

Job Announcement Number: OA-16-11-TC-MP

Salary Range: $92,145.00 to $141,555.00 / Per Year

Open Period: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 to Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Series & Grade: GS-0301-13/14

Position Information: Full Time - Permanent

Promotion Potential: 14

Duty Locations:  1 vacancy in Washington, DC

Who May Apply: Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligible)

Security Clearance: Not Applicable

Supervisory Status: No

Duties:

*        Leads and coordinates all accessibility activities in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act. 

*        Establishes and implements agency policies, procedures, governance models, performance measurements, communications, and training initiatives.

*        Leads and coordinates the agency's compliance activities and initiatives. 

*        Establishes compliance policies and procedures. 

*        Sets organizational goals for achieving compliance.

*        Incorporates compliance requirements into the agency's procurement, development and maintenance life cycles.

*        Provides for governance and oversight of all EOP accessibility projects.

*        Serves as the Selective Placement Coordinator for individuals with disabilities. 

*        Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on contracts related to accessibility programs on the EOP complex. 

*        Measures and reports on the effectiveness of compliance program activities.

*        Provides training and marketing programs to effectively communicate Section 504 and Section 508 requirements throughout the EOP.

*        Performs as a strategic partner across PITC organizations and other stakeholders, including technology providers, EEO staff members and reasonable accommodation officials, human resource staff, communications and training groups, OGC, and other federal accessibility program managers.

*        Develops and maintains diversity metrics and a scorecard to measure success of accessibility programs within the EOP.