Right-of-Way Accessibility Specialist - City

$41.06 - $62.77 Hourly

Note : The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Important APPLICANT Information:

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

• The position functions as the subject matter expert on ADA accessibility in the public right-of-way.
• The person filling this position is expected to be appointed by the City Manager as the ADA Coordinator for the City of Oklahoma City.
• The majority of time in this position is spent working with Contractors, Engineers, and City staff on ADA issues in the Public Right of Way.

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Administration Division of the General Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Right-of-Way Accessibility Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring the City's sidewalks and street crossing infrastructure comply with local, state, and federal accessibility standards. This includes oversight and inspection of public rights-of-way, guardrails, ramps, accessible pedestrian signals (APS), and markings in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducting regular inspections of sidewalks, street crossings, and related infrastructures to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
• Overseeing the installation and maintenance of accessible pedestrian signals (APS), markings, and signage.
• Reviewing and approving plans for new construction and renovations affecting public right-of-way.
• Collaborating with City departments, contractors, and stakeholders to address accessibility concerns and implementing improvements.
• Responding to public complaints and inquiries regarding accessibility issues and taking appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of ADA, PROWAG, and other relevant accessibility guidelines.
• Preparing documents and reports related to compliance activities and findings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in infrastructure inspection, urban planning, or a related area focusing on accessibility compliance.
• A combination of experience and education may be substituted.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).
• Possession of valid ADA Compliance Review Certification.

NOTE : The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid ADA Compliance Review Certification within sixty (60) days from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid ADA Compliance Review Certification within sixty (60) days from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and the ability to stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local accessibility standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance practices for sidewalks, street crossings, ramps, and public right-of-way infrastructures.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance processes and inspection methodologies related to accessibility and transportation systems.
• Knowledge of inspection practices, methodologies, and techniques to ensure compliance and safety.
• Skill in analyzing design plans, identifying compliance issues, and recommending practical solutions.
• Skill in and ability to use technical applications such as Geographic Information System (GIS) software and Computer-aided design (CAD) tools for mapping, design reviews, and documentation.
• Skill in communicating effectively in written and verbal formats to interact with City officials, contractors, and members of the public.
• Skill in managing multiple projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to perform detailed field inspections and assess compliance with accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including City departments, contractors, and community members, to address accessibility needs.
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work performed.
• Ability to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Knowledge and skill in applying PROWAG and ADAAG principles in design and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission.
• Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.
• Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.
• Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.
• Inclusive Leadership: (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging; (2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates); (4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments; (7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and/or training; (9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; (11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoors, subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using the telephone for extended periods of time.
• Outside, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, and rain, etc.
• Subject to working in busy traffic areas, construction zones, and/or uneven terrain.
• Subject to local travel.
• Occasional work beyond normal working hours or changes in working hours.
• May be required to work varied schedules including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Periods of standing, kneeling, crouching, or walking for several hours at a time during field inspections.
• Capacity to navigate uneven terrain, construction areas, and various accessibility features (i.e., ramps, curbs).
• Near vision sufficient for reading plans, inspecting small details, and observing hazards.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in noisy environments and identify signals or warnings in the field.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment, handle tools, equipment, or devices used during inspections or data collection.

Note : The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

OTHER DETAILS

Attachments: Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test. A copy is also available at the link below:

HRB 23-02 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure.05-04-2023.pdf

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.