Accessibility Coordinator

Salary

$78,464.38 - $94,194.93 Annually

Location

Human Resources - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

17125

Division

Human Resources

Department

Office of Accessibility

Opening Date

04/04/2025

Closing Date

4/18/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Accessibility Coordinator

In this role, you will support the City’s compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by assisting in policy implementation, accessibility improvements, and stakeholder engagement. You will work with City staff and the public to promote inclusive practices and remove barriers for individuals with disabilities. As an Accessibility Coordinator, you will help ensure equal access to City programs, services, and facilities while providing guidance on ADA requirements.

This Job Includes

• Compliance & Policy Implementation
• Participate in the City’s Title II ADA Compliance Committee by providing regulatory updates, policy recommendations, and analysis of potential impacts on City operations.
• Assist with ADA self-evaluations and collect data for the City’s ADA Transition Plan to track and improve accessibility efforts.
• Conduct facility surveys to assess physical accessibility and recommend improvements.
• Assist City departments in eliminating physical and policy barriers by ensuring accessibility requirements are integrated into facility designs, operational policies, and public communications.
• Participate in the City’s ADA grievance process, investigating and resolving concerns related to Title II compliance.
• Review and determine requests for ADA accommodations from citizens interacting with City programs and services
• Project & Budget Oversight
• Assist with the management and oversight of ADA-related design and construction projects, coordinating with City personnel and contractors to ensure compliance.
• Perform on-site visits with project managers and contractors to monitor accessibility modifications and conduct final inspections to confirm compliance with federal regulations.
• Assist in budget planning for accessibility improvements, including funding recommendations for facility modifications and equipment purchases.
• Prepare contract documents, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), review bid specifications and monitor project budgets to ensure ADA compliance.
• Community Engagement & Technical Assistance
• Provide technical guidance to City departments and external stakeholders on ADA requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations representing people with disabilities to foster collaboration and advocacy.
• Participate in public outreach efforts, attend stakeholder meetings, and serve as an accessibility resource for City programs and initiatives.
  

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.

Knowledge Of

Relevant Knowledge and Abilities:

• ADA Title II regulations and other federal, state, and local accessibility laws.
• Facility and program accessibility standards, including best practices for barrier removal.
• Project management principles, including budget development and contractor coordination.
• Community engagement strategies to support inclusive government services.
  
  

Ability To

• Interpret and apply ADA requirements to a variety of City programs and operations.
• Communicate complex accessibility guidelines effectively to staff, contractors, and the public.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and diverse community partners.
• Track and analyze data to support accessibility planning and compliance monitoring.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Experience: Three years of full-time professional experience in ADA Title II compliance, accessibility planning, or accommodation programs related to Title II of the ADA.
• Possess or obtain upon hire, a non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess or obtain within nine months of hire, an ADA Title II Coordinator Certification
  
  

Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education. We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience in the interpretation and application of ADA Title II regulations.
• Direct experience conducting accessibility audits and overseeing barrier removal projects.
• Experience working with BlueDag software systems to evaluate ADA compliance, input findings, and produce accessibility reports.
  
  

Additional Information

Physical Demads: Occasionally this position requires the ability to spend multiple hours at City properties measuring and documenting findings for ADA compliance. This position will also require the ability to transport equipment weighing no more than 20 lbs to sites throughout the city.

Please contact Jeffrey Plunkett at jeffrey.plunkett@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
  
  

The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above
  
  

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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years
  
  

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Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please enter N/A.

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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

• Yes, I possess.
• No, I do not possess, but am willing to.
• No, I do not possess, and am not willing to.
  
  

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Do you possess, or can you obtain within nine months of hire, an ADA Title II Coordinator Certification?

• Yes, I possess.
• No, I do not possess, but am willing to
• No, I do not possess, am not willing to.
  
  

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Do you have experience in the interpretation and application of ADA Title II regulations?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience. If no, please write N/A.

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Do you have experience conducting accessibility audits and overseeing barrier removal projects?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.

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Do you have experience applying and managing web accessibility standards for a large organization?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience in construction project management?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have experience working with BlueDag software systems to evaluate ADA compliance, input findings, and produce accessibility reports?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone 719-385-5171

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov