ADA Compliance Associate/Surveyor

Harris County Office of the County Clerk Mission:

The Harris County EA is committed serving Harris County residents by providing essential voter registration and election services in an equitable, accessible, secure, and transparent manner.

ADA and Compliance Division:
The ADA & Compliance Division of the EA 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 ADA & Compliance Division 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 Compliance Manager and Senior ADA Compliance 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 Compliance Manager, the ADA Compliance Associate is responsible for the following ADA and accessibility duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 Compliance 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

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

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.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
  • Must have own transportation.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. -  4:30 P.M.

  • Overtime hours as required.

• $18.00 - $19.00 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.

Salary : $18 - $19