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Responsibilities

  • Develop a formal Transition Plan to include conducting comprehensive evaluations of county facilities and programs to identify accessibility barriers.
  • Develop and implement formal transition plans with concrete timelines to address identified issues.
  • Ensure county programs, services, and activities comply with ADA and related regulations.
  • Work closely with various county departments (e.g., HR, Facilities, Legal, IT, Project Management, Courts) to ensure accessibility in facilities, digital content, and programs.
  • Coordinate the interactive process for evaluating and implementing reasonable accommodations for citizens.
  • Review and respond to accommodation requests in a timely and confidential manner.
  • Provide training and consultation to staff, faculty, management, and stakeholders on disability inclusion and ADA responsibilities.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of all ADA-related processes, decisions, and communications.
  • Develop and update ADA policies and procedures as needed.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints related to ADA compliance or disability-based discrimination.
  • Stay informed of changes in ADA regulations, best practices, and case law; update internal policies accordingly.
  • Review plans for county construction projects to ensure ADA accessibility compliance.
  • Attend seminars and training concerning public entity obligations under Title II of the ADA, the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).
  • Hold public meetings and correspond with citizens for citizen involvement and citizen feedback.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments of organizational compliance with ADA standards.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma and Four (4) years’ experience in developing and implementing accessibility-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by federal and State laws, including ADA.
  • Two (2) years’ experience of ADA related experience or equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license, with a driving record acceptable to Brazos County.
  • 41 training credits through the ADA Certification Program through ACTCP to be completed within one (1) year of hire date.

Nice-to-haves

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, construction technology, or a related field.
  • Four (4) years’ experience in developing and implementing accessibility-based compliance and accommodation programs mandated by federal and State laws, including ADA.
  • 2 years’ experience working for a governmental entity.
  • ADA Coordinator Certification through ACTCP or other accredited certification related to Americans with Disabilities.