Accessibility Specialist
Accessibility Specialist
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Job Description
The Agency Youll Join
The New York City Mayors Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs coordinating public agencies and departments and managing public property. New York
City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York Citys government. Previously
Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer state senator and Brooklyn
borough president. The Adams administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest
city in the world ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services working to make New York Citys
economy stronger reducing inequality improving public safety and making the city more affordable
that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership transparency fairness and efficiency as
we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.
The Team Youll Work With
For half a century the Mayors Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has been the liaison between
the New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with City offices and
agencies MOPD ensures City initiatives programs and policies address the needs and interests of
people with disabilities. The office regularly engages in advocacy and policymaking at the local state
national and international levels to make certain accessibility and full inclusion are key priorities for all
public and private stakeholders alike.
The Problems Youll Solve
The Accessibility Specialist will assist the MOPDs inhouse expert on matters relating to physical
accessibility.
Job duties will include:
Assist the inhouse expert for MOPD on physical accessibility issues.
Help coordinate with other City agencies including but not limited to DOT DOB DDC and SBS
on identifying issues related to physical accessibility and identifying and developing strategies
to address such issues.
Handle requests for accessibility waivers under NYC Building Code Section 1101.3.5.
Handle requests for MOPD approval of DOT grants of revocable consent under Chapter 7 of
NYCDOTs rules.
Perform inspections and other tasks related to accessibility of restaurants participating in the
Dining Out NYC Program and other inspections as needed.
Represent MOPD on code committees and taskforces as needed.
Help provide technical expertise in development of MOPD trainings on physical accessibility and
participate in such trainings.
Under supervision will handle other projects as identified by MOPD leadership.
About You
You have 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
You are a high school graduate or equivalent and have six years of experience in community
work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
You have 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.
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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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
