** Please visit our website: http://www.africanassociation.org **
Please forward to other lists and to any qualified candidates. Of
course, it is going to be difficult to find another Dave Schaefer, but
we're confident there is a special person out there who has the right
stuff and we need your help in finding him or her!
Thanks,
Hedi
TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
DISABILITY RIGHTS SPECIALIST
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
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DANE COUNTY RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
SALARY: $3,796.00 monthly
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: This is responsible administrative and
professional work in implementing the City's Disability Rights Program
under the provisions of Madison General Ordinance 3.72, as well as
applicable Federal and State requirements. Under the direct supervision
and policy guidance of the Affirmative Action Director, the work
involves evaluating city-assisted programs, activities and City
facilities to ensure that they are non-discriminatory in reference to
persons with disabilities. These city-assisted programs and activities
shall include education and training, health, cultural activities,
housing, rehabilitation, and similar services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in analyzing,
interpreting and implementing the requirements of Federal, State and
local legislation including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504, and MGO 3.72 and determine their application to City
programs. Evaluate City policies, procedures, activities and facilities
to determine and identify non-accessible programs and facilities toward
assisting the City in becoming barrier-free. Work with other City
agencies to coordinate and evaluate City program activities, (i.e.,
building specifications, employment, contract compliance, accessibility,
etc.) to ensure program/facilities are in compliance with Federal, State
and local laws and to enhance overall accessibility. Provide disability
related programmatic information and referrals to City agencies and
constituents. Serve as a liaison to City agencies, State and local
agencies, as well as to community-based organizations to ensure
awareness and coordination of the interests and concerns of people with
disabilities. Promote and actively support, through coordination with
the Human Resource Department and other departments, the identification
and enhancement of people with disabilities in the workforce. Assist
Departments in their implementation of Affirmative Action and Disability
Rights Plan relative to Disability Rights issues. Act as a clearinghouse
for information about federal and state policy and regulations relating
to accessibility. Under the supervision of the Affirmative Action
Director, interpret and publicize federal and state policy and
regulations relating to accessibility; draft and recommend legislation
and administrative rules; and press releases of the Director, to support
accessibility goals. In conjunction with the Affirmative Action Director
and the Commission on People with Disabilities, establish and implement
a procedure for oversight of budgetary items which may have implications
related to people with disabilities; and contact agencies regarding
these implications. Provide expertise as a troubleshooter for individual
problems through site visits, inspections, personal contacts, etc. for
person with disabilities. Coordinate, investigate, and conciliate
informal complaints relative to alleged discrimination on basis of
disability under MGO 3.72. Provide disability related information and
referral to City Departments/Divisions and constituents. Promote and
actively support, through coordination with the Human Resources
Department and Affirmative Action staff, as well as other City
departments, the enhancement of work opportunities of people with
disabilities. Serve as primary liaison and provide technical support to
the Commission on People with Disabilities (CPD) and CPD Executive
Committee, as well as other committees and commissions that impact
Disability Rights. Develop, maintain, and distribute, uniform
comprehensive planning guides in the area of accessibility (Section 504
and MGO 3.72) for City agencies and contractors who bid on City projects
to ensure a unified approach to legal compliance and City policy.
Analyze requirements of section 504, Madison General Ordinance 3.72 and
other pertinent statutory requirements for their application to City
programs. Provide guidance and assistance in Federal or State audits of
Disability Rights Programs and plans. Develop and oversee maintenance of
effective recordkeeping systems. Perform related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the laws,
regulations, policies, and administrative procedures applicable to the
civil rights of persons with disabilities. Working knowledge of issues
related to people with disabilities in the community and relevant social
service support networks. Ability to analyze City policies, procedures,
and operating practices relevant to persons with disabilities and to
determine if they are in compliance with applicable laws (such as the
ADA and S.504). Ability to provide advice and assist in the development
of policies and procedures to remove barriers specific to persons with
disabilities in accessing services. Ability to provide information City
managers, external organizations, and the general public relative to the
rights of the disabled. Ability to prepare reports and analysis. Ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to
develop and maintain effective working relationships with management,
employees, persons with disabilities, and the general public. Ability to
maintain adequate attendance.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience involved in the
interpretation and application laws, rules, regulations, and policies
directly related to the rights of persons with disabilities. Such
experience would normally be gained after graduation from an accredited
college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in the Social Sciences,
Vocational Rehabilitation, Behavioral Disabilities, or a closely related
field. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be
demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledges, skills and
abilities necessary to perform the duties of these positions will also
be considered.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to access individuals, groups
and meeting sites throughout the community.
APPLICATIONS: Are available at the City Human Resources Department,
Room 501, City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Madison, WI 53703; (608) 266-6500; FAX (608) 267-1115; TDD (608)
266-6548 (hearing impaired accessibility);
www.cityofmadison.com/hr/jobopen.html. Applications will be accepted
until 4:30 p.m. on March 11, 2005.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition
will be considered in accordance with State and Federal law. Persons
needing assistance with examinations should contact the City of Madison
Occupational Accommodations Specialist at (608) 267-1156.
REPRESENTATION: Non-Represented
Hedi Rudd
Equal Opportunity Analyst
Affirmative Action Department
Madison Municipal Bldg., Suite 130
215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Madison, WI 53701-1626
608-266-6511 Phone
608-267-1142 Fax
http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/affact/AAIndex.html
"To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong."
Joseph Chilton Pearce
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