ADA Associate/Surveyor
ADA Associate/Surveyor
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Job Description
Position Description
The Operations Team of the Elections Department is responsible for effectively implementing the ADA Compliance program to ensure and improve the accessibility for voters with disabilities and Harris County citizens in compliance with the Department of Justice settlement agreement and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By developing responsive solutions effective communication procedures and proactive remedies we aim to improve accessibility for voters to participate in the electoral process.Summary of Job Description:
The Operations Team is seeking a passionate advocate for individuals with accessibility needs with a commitment to ensuring compliance with the Department of Justice settlement agreement and ADA standards. The individual will work collaboratively within a team to support the ADA Manager and Senior ADA Associate in development and implementation of strategic goals for addressing the accessibility needs of Harris County voters. The ideal candidate has strong work ethic is attentive to detail is a self-starter and is passionate and proactive about increasing accessibility to voters in Harris County. Under the overall direction of the ADA Manager the ADA Associate is responsible for the following ADA and accessibility duties:Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing and implementing accessibility programs and resources for election officials and voters.
- Conducts physical accessibility surveys of polling locations in Harris County using appropriate tools.
- Advise election judges on how to implement temporary remedies appropriately based on the approved checklists.
- Develop checklists of temporary measures and remedies based on surveys.
- Creates diagrams and sketches of polling locations and voting rooms.
- Evaluate polling locations for ADA issues and documents them by photographing and labelling appropriately.
- Serve on working groups to address areas of improvement or gaps in accessibility.
- Consult with Senior ADA Associate for quality control of checklists and verifications of temporary remedies.
- Conduct site visits to polling places and evaluate for compliance.
- Attend all recommended and required trainings including surveyor training.
- Assist in real time with ADA concerns during the election period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
Education and Physical Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Excessive bending kneeling stooping and standing.
- Exposure to outside temperatures year-round.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of 2010 ADA Accessible Standards.
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to create and implement procedures.
- Adept in working with and analyzing information and other quantitative data.
- Attentive to detail and consistently thorough.
- Familiarity with technology and tools.
- Experience in facility investigations/assessments.
- Experience in trade construction or design.
- Valid Drivers License
- Must have reliable transportation.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Overtime hours as required.
Salary:
- $20.00 Hourly
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits
Location:
15600 Morales Rd Houston TX 77032
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
