ADA Coordinator

ADA Coordinator

DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Full-time

QUEENS

No exam required

EEO/COMP EQUITY + INCLUS

$62,868.00 $83,671.00

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 DDC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) division seeks an ADA Coordinator to facilitate workplace accommodations, and accessibility needs. The selected candidate will coordinate all aspects of the agency's internal accommodation process and address concerns regarding accessibility provisions in agency services, activities, programs, and outreach. The candidate will help assess conditions, needs and impact; facilitate procurement of equipment and services; track inventory and receive and respond to requests for accommodations and auxiliary services. They will respond to inquiries from employees as well as members of the public concerning workplace accommodations and event accessibility. The selected candidate will also help coordinate language access, translation, and interpretation services on behalf of the Office of EEO; They will prepare monthly and annual reports; submit requests for final approval to the Agency EEO Officer and apprise the EEO Officer of related concerns. They will maintain records; compile data, accurately input and track status indicators in the EEO database and logs; and help manage DDC's volunteer language bank. In addition, the candidate will perform special projects as needed and assist with divisional briefings, seminars, information sessions and other, diversity, equity and inclusion related presentations and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Excellent written skills and strong communication, organization and analytical skills required Working knowledge of the City of New York's accommodation process, and The Americans with Disabilities Act is preferred. Experience with assistive technologies and working in a diverse setting with individuals with a broad range of disabilities is ideal. Candidate should be proficient in excel and have excellent customer service, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Candidate must also have the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.