ADA and Universal Access Program Manager (PPM IV)
ADA and Universal Access Program Manager (PPM IV)
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Summary
**This position is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at thistime.**
Metros GeneralManagersOffice is seeking an outstanding leader to serve as the agencys ADA and Universal Access ProgramManager (PPM IV). Thisposition will support Metro in furtherance of its commitment to providingequitableand accessible services in all of Metros programs by applying their knowledge of Title II of the ADA transition planning and principles of universal access and design. This role will be a collaborator and advisor of teams across all of Metros divisions with the primary responsibility of supporting strategic planning and execution of its ADA Transition Plan. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community paired with sophisticated project management skills necessary to effect change in a large government organization.
About King County and Metro:
As the only county in the United States named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Metro proudlyseeksto live up to his principles and values of equity and social justice for all. King County is home to many diverse communities and at Metro we cherish all that is unique about them. Weseekto ensure that our services are culturally responsive to all communities within our service area.
Metro is striving to build an enduring legacy of diversity and inclusion equity and social justice employee engagement innovation continuous improvement safety and environmental sustainability. King County government and Metro Transit have adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance this legacy. We are actively developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes forall ofour residents and our employees. We are changing the way government delivers service--for example by actively engaging the people we serve in our planning processes. Through innovations like these Metro has won national recognition as a model of excellence.
At King County MetroTransitwe believe:
Our diverse culture encompasses the unique perspectives knowledge skills and abilities and the rich dimensions of identity each member of the Metro community brings to work every day. These perspectives and human dimensions are built through life experiences and membership in sociallydefined groups. The diverse experiences and perspectives of our employees help us serve King County residents inan equitable and culturally responsive way.
Position Information:This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Services Project/Program Manager IV Classification vacancy.
Job Duties
LeadMetro in the strategic planning and execution of its ADATransitionPlan by developing and communicatinga clear visionand direction expected outcomes andappropriate timelinesfor making recommended improvements and changes in how Metro delivers services to its riders and customers with disabilities.
Advise Metro divisions on compliance with Title II of the ADA in their administration of public facing services and programs including web accessibility and the development of training programs
Provide support to other ADA staff in the delivery of services to customers with disabilities including requesting reasonable modifications and receiving ADA-related complaints.
Work with advocates community partners and Metro stakeholders to advance disability justice issues and the development of universally accessible and anti-ableist services and policies in compliance with local and federal law and aligned with King Countys Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan and Disability Equity Action Plan.
Create written documentsincluding:educational material for the Metro workforce on the requirements of Title II of the ADA and accessibility issues reports to oversight bodies such as the King County Council andthe Federal Transit Administration and internal memoranda on the progress ofTransitionPlan implementation
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
We are looking for candidates who have:
Four years of increasingly responsible technical and leadership experience advocating for the rights of people with disabilities increasing access to services/programs for people with disabilities and/or effecting compliance with Title II of the ADA OR a combination of education training and/or professional or life experience which provides the equivalent background required to effectively perform the work of this position.
Proven experience in project management strategic planning community engagement and partner relations specifically large government institutions
Knowledge and application of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other local and federal civil rights and antidiscrimination laws.
Knowledge and experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines
Experience working with persons with disabilities BIPOC and low-income communities relating to access and functional needs.
Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including individuals families culturally specific and community-based groups volunteer boards policy committees service providers and government and systems partners.
Experience in policy analysis and policy development using a racial equity and disability equity framework.
Written and oral communications and presentation skills. Including experience creating educational materials and program evaluation report
Ability to create andfacilitateopen dialogue such that multiple and diverse perspectives and style are heard and respected and tofacilitatedifficult conversations related to power and privilege particularly related to race ability gender and other protected classes.
High integrity exhibit strength with composurepossessa good sense of self knowing personal strengths weaknesses and biases and the impacts of these on others.
Experience working independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
Highly competitive candidates will have (desired but not):
Experience conducting and managing ADA transition plans for government agencies.
Experience working in the transit industry and with the Federal Transit Administration.
Advanced knowledge of and experience in internalprocesses and policieswithinKing CountyMetro and/or King County.
Experience providing direct representation or services to people with disabilities.
Have an advanced understanding of and commitment to continuously learning about and addressing systems of institutional and systematic racism ablism power and privilege within the context of the United States history.
Prior experience with data collection and civil rights compliance reporting to legislative bodies and federal agencies.
Experience working with employees and/or communities who speak English as a second language.
Supplemental Information
Who may apply:This recruitment isonlyopen to current King Countyemployees
To Apply
The following application materials are:
An online King County application. Updated withaccuratecontact information and relevant work history.
Completed supplemental questions.
Resume.
A cover letter addressing the following:
Applications without the above required materials will not be considered. Application materials will be screened for competitiveness completeness and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited toparticipatein one or more interviews andpossibly otherselection process elements. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a record review.
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation orassistancein the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Sabrina Brazzle
Other Position Information
Work Schedule and Location-
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and notovertime-eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday. Work hours arecomprisedof a 40-hour work week typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Variations may occur based on operational demands.
The work associated with this position is currently performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking onsite work and in- person meetings. The role combines remote work from home with onsite reporting. Onsite reporting frequency may vary based on business needs.
Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees mustresidein Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership: This position is not represented by a union
Class Code:PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER IV
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
