Description

What you will do!

Our organization is seeking an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Administrator to ensure our compliance with federal and state laws regarding individuals with disabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for administering a process to ensure that the needs of employees requiring or requesting job accommodations are met. As the point-person and subject matter expert on all aspects of ADA policy and associated compliance methodology, you will guide managers and business-line partners to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as Agency policy, related to ADA and accommodations for employees with disabilities
• Administer a process to ensure timely and effective processing of all accommodation requests
• Guide managers and business-line partners on ADA policy and compliance methodology
• Design effective processes and procedures to ensure efficient and effective processing of accommodation requests
• Provide training and guidance to Agency staff on ADA best practices and compliance

Desired Attributes

• Expertise in the concepts and application of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws, State administrate policy (i.e., 50.020.10) and related EEOC guidance (e.g., U.S. Executive Order 13164) pertaining to persons with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of current management theory and the dynamics of adult learning and organizational development.
• Working knowledge of labor relations in a collective bargaining environment.
• Working knowledge of public sector human resource practices (e.g., recruitment, FMLA/OFLA, Safety & Wellness, Workers Compensation insurance, pay equity, classification & compensation, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of federal and Oregon state human resource laws, rules and regulations.
• Skill in using a personal computer and the Microsoft 365 suite for enterprise (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and ancillary office productivity software.
• Skill in using Apple iPhone products and related communication applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize work, set goals, and achieve objectives.
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of people to explain process and decision.
• Ability to collaborate and mediate between individuals with competing interests.
• Successful completion of a criminal background.
• Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance.
• Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification.
• Valid Oregon Driver License or alternative.

Working Conditions:

This position is responsible for administering a professional body of knowledge related to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws, State administrate policy, and related EEOC guidance. The incumbent will work with considerable independence and minimal supervision and will need to provide thoughtful analysis of complicated issues and concepts when helping managers and business-line partners to resolve issues within the framework of the ADA/ADAAA/RAo973.

The position will require the ability to communicate complex legal and organizational concepts clearly with all levels of staff, and to use all aspects of computer technology to perform work and communicate with staff, management, and others. The incumbent may work remotely or at a designated Agency office and may be required to work a professional work week with fluctuating hours. Additionally, the position may require the incumbent to spend long periods of time before a computer monitor or in physical proximity with employees when determining accommodations.

Incumbents may also use other forms of communication technology such as telephones and fax machines. The position will also be subject to competing workloads and priorities while dealing with highly complex, sensitive, and/or confidential materials and issues. There may be occasional contact with angry or confused employees, managers, or other process partners.

Occasional travel may occur to perform onsite analysis requiring a valid driver's license or alternative method of getting to work sites. Work sites may include an Agency employee's home, traditional office workspace, or other designated non-traditional office locations.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements and special qualifications in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)

(a) A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, the Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; and three years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

(b) Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

(c) Six years Human Resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.

A master's degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.

The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.

Valid Certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.