CITY OF SAN ANTONIO invites applications for the position of: Accessibility Compliance Manager

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1 CITY OF SAN ANTONIO invites applications for the position of: Accessibility Compliance Manager SALARY: $ $49.38 Hourly $60, $102, Annually OPENING DATE: 02/16/17 CLOSING DATE: 03/16/17 11:59 PM Grant Funded: No Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday JOB SUMMARY: Under administrative direction, oversees the City's Disability Access Program and promotes the City's compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal, State, and City Accessibility codes and regulations. Performs advanced consultative and technical work in the planning, development, and implementation of the City's Disability Access Program. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manages, develops, plans, monitors, and implements the City's Disability Access Program. Provides advanced technical assistance in the interpretation of Federal, State, and City regulations, codes and legislation. Coordinates staff efforts in determining trends, researching solutions, and resolving daily technical and administrative inquiries/problems. Researches and develops policies, procedures and training programs. Oversees the planning, preparation, and submission of division reports including the budget. Provides guidance and training to City Departments and other public entities. Monitors compliance with accessibility requirements; identifies issues and resolutions. Develops and oversees public awareness efforts pertaining to accessibility. Represents the department and City of San Antonio and provides technical expertise as needed. Provides technical support to the Disability Access Advisory Committee, including program development. Manages the resolution of technical and administrative inquiries/problems related to compliance with state law and rules. Oversees the development of administrative and technical materials for dissemination to the general public and staff. Monitors program correspondence to ensure information is

2 accurate and current. Monitors communication/education related activities. Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned staff members. Prepares and reviews technical and administrative reports and presentations; conducts training to the public and staff. Reviews staff recommendations and is responsible for final recommendations on variances and appeals. Coordinates with and acts as a liaison to consumers, industry representatives, government officials, advisory groups and other interested parties. Keeps senior management informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the program. Performs related work as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible accessibility design, review or inspection, or related field; to include two (2) years supervisory or management experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of technical accessibility standards and requirements. Experience with architectural barriers and remedies for said barriers. Experience in Community outreach. Experience with Civil Rights associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Experience with Title II of the American's with Disabilities Act. Knowledge of state and local government's structure, activities and employees. Must be able to work with local government and people with disabilities. Knowledge of local Disability Advocacy Groups and/or other disability groups. Experience in negotiation and mediation. Organizational and analytical skills. Knowledge of grievance procedures. APPLICANT INFORMATION: If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. Full-time City of San Antonio employees are allowed to substitute two years of related experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience. Effective July 9, 2010, external applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the job without substitution.

3 Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal, State, and City accessibility regulations, code, and legislation. Knowledge of investigation techniques, procedures and methods. Knowledge of research techniques, methods and procedures. Knowledge of report development procedures and techniques. Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating staff. Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. Ability to investigate and attempt to resolve cases alleging architectural, public right of way or policy barriers. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and the general public. Ability to read and interpret construction documents. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems. Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures. Ability to prepare and present reports in a professional manner. Substitution Ratio: City employees are allowed to substitute two years of related experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience. Effective July 9, 2010, external applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the job without substitution; APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO IN THIS POSITION MUST RECEIVE SATISFACTORY RESULTS FROM PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING, REFERENCES, BACKGROUND CHECKS AND CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, SINCE THIS IS A SENSITIVE POSITION, SELECTED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ACCESS POLICY, AND YOU ARE SUBJECT TO INTERVAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 49 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Human Resources Department San Antonio, TX hrcustomerservice@sanantonio.gov Position # ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE MANAGER RS Accessibility Compliance Manager Supplemental Questionnaire

4 * 1. Are you a current regular full time CoSA employee? Yes No * 2. What best describes your highest level of education? High School Diploma or GED 30+ completed semester hours (credits) 60+ completed semester hours (credits) Associate's Degree 90+ completed semester hours (credits) 120+ completed semester hours (credits) Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree None of the above * 3. How many years of increasingly responsible accessibility design, review or inspection experience do you have? 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 years 13 years 14 years 15 years + * 4. How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have? 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years + * 5. How many years of experience do you have in policy development?

5 * 6. How many years of experience do you have reading and interpreting construction documents? * 7. How many years of experience do you have developing and overseeing public awareness efforts pertaining to accessibility? * 8. How many years of experience do you have in Community Outreach? * 9. How many years of experience do you have working with local governments and people with disabilities? * 10. How many years of experience do you have in negotiations and mediation? * 11. How many years of experience do you have working with Civil Rights associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

6 * 12. How many years of experience do you have working with Title II of the American's with Disabilities Act? * 13. Do you have knowledge or experience with grievance procedures? Yes No * 14. Select any of the following operating functions within a municipal environment you have experience with: Monitors compliance with accessibility requirements Performance Measures Managing and Operating Budgets Preparing Written Reports Provides technical expertise as needed None of the above * 15. Select any of the following you have at least two (2) years of experience with: Architectural barriers and remedies State and local government's structures Local disability advocacy groups or other disability groups Technical accessibility standards/requirements Organizational and analytical skills None of the above * 16. List local disability advocacy groups and/or other disability groups you have worked with. * 17. Describe your experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal, State and City accessibility regulations, Code, and Legislation. * 18. Describe your experience reading and interpreting construction documents. * 19. Describe your experience in developing and overseeing public awareness efforts pertaining to accessibility. * Required Question