ADA Disability Specialist



ADA Disability Specialist

Salary

$88,920.00 - $112,715.20 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2021SWCB13781

Department

EXEC - Executive's Office

Division

Administration

Opening Date

06/25/2021

Closing Date

7/18/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Summary

The ADA Disability Specialist will support the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) in furtherance of its Disability Equity Action Plan to ensure that people with disabilities are provided access to all of the County’s services and programs, including those associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery.  This position will report to the OESJ’s Equity and Civil Rights Manager.
 
This is a term-limited temporary or special duty assignment with an anticipated duration of twelve to eighteen (12-18) months.
 
 ABOUT KING COUNTY
 
With 2.2 million residents in 39 cities and unincorporated areas, King County is the nation's 13th-largest county. It also has one of the most diverse populations in the United States.  As the only county in the United States named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant community with residents who represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that values the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. King County is changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
 
The County continues to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement.  If you share King County Executive Dow Constantine's mission to cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with our labor partners, employing innovative and creative solutions to challenges, to achieving just and sustainable results for all this job is for you.

Job Duties

  • Support OESJ and other County departments in the execution of the Disability Equity Action Plan in accordance with the 2021-22 Biennial Budget, Ordinance 19210, as amended. 
  • Provide subject matter expertise to Public Health – Seattle & King Countya jurisdiction impacted by COVID-19, to ensure the needs of persons with disabilities and access and functional needs are integrated into public health emergency preparedness planning, mitigation, vaccination and recovery efforts for COVID-19, recovery from the pandemic, and planning future emergency responses. 
  • Support the OESJ in the coordination of county-wide compliance with applicable local and federal law in its public facing programming.
  • Working with advocates and other partners, provide cross departmental coordination to advance disability justice issues related to COVID-19, recovery, and other areas impacting the disability community.
  • Support creation of meaningful policies and procedures informed by stakeholders and aligned with King County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

  • Knowledge and application of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other local and federal civil rights laws.
  • Experience working with persons with disabilities, BIPOC, low-income communities and access and functional needs is a must.  Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including individuals, families, culturally specific and community-based groups, volunteer boards, policy committees, service providers, government and systems partners, and co-workers.
  • Experience in project management, strategic planning, community engagement and partner relations.
  • Experience in policy analysis and policy development using a racial equity and disability framework.
  • Experience in public health, public administration, health policy, social work, or related field. 
The most competitive candidates will also demonstrate the following:
  • Deep knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race and policy and systems-based inequities on marginalized communities and populations.
  • Skill in working and understanding complex application of intersectional approaches and strategies, in terms of disability and race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, economic status, class, and other identities.
  • Skills to prepare visual and written documents for specific users, to create multi-use spreadsheets, and to synthesize complex data for decision making.
  • Project management and meeting facilitation.
  • Understanding of public health functions, systems and infrastructure.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a virtual office environment, adapting to a variety of software platforms.
  • Adept in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, various social media and other virtual platforms. 
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative networks.
  • Ability to work with creativity and flexibility, both independently and as a team member; to work under deadlines and on several tasks simultaneously; and, to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs.
 
  • Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position.  

Supplemental Information

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
 
 Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
 Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
 King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
 
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
 
 FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
 
 To apply for this appointment, you must provide three application components: 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter, and 3) a fully completed King County application form which is available online at 
www.kingcounty.gov/jobs (NeoGov). Please note: do not leave sections of the online application incomplete with the notation "see resume". For further inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Seth Watson at seth.watson@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-5330.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and activity centers
  • Employee giving program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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I am applying as a special duty candidate. *Special duty candidates must be current eligible employees of King County government. (Term-limited and short-term temporary employees are not eligible for special duty. Additionally, this position -a range 63 position- must be promotional from your current position range.
  • Yes
  • No
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I am applying as a term-limited temporary candidate. *If you do NOT currently work for King County government, or you work as a term-limited or short-term temporary employee, choose "yes" to this question.
  • Yes
  • No
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I have fully completed the online application. (Please do not leave notations such as "see resume").
  • Yes
  • No
04
I have attached a resume to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
05
I have attached a letter of interest to this application.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Please provide a definition of ableism. What does it mean to have an intersectional approach to understanding ableism?
07
Please explain your experience and expertise working with Title II of the ADA and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Required Question

Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404