Ada Coordinator

Job ID 36279 Location Tampa,FL Full/PartTime Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular PositionDetails Department Number/Name: ******** / Planning College Division: Administrative Services-Physical Plant Salary Plan: Administrative Job Code/Title: 4501 /Facilities ADA Coordinator Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $50,000- $52,223 Position Number: ******** ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF's Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicatedpeople who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. This team delivers essential services across USF'smultiple campuses and locations that together total 11 sites, 1,646 acres, 350 buildings, and 12.8 million gross square feet. Withresponsibilities that include land use and planning, construction and development, maintenance and utilities, custodial and groundsservices, parking and the Bull Runner bus system, environmental health and safety, university police, and emergency management; the OAS teamhas a wide-reaching impact that touches nearly every aspect of the University of South Florida community in support of the university'smission and strategic plan.
On USF's Tampa campus, the OAS team performs a broad scope of services that includes processing andcompleting over 45,000 work orders annually, providing custodial and maintenance services for 83 buildings totaling 4.5 million square feet,managing over 350 construction and renovation projects each year, providing utilities services for 350 buildings totaling 12.8 millionsquare feet, maintaining 20,500 parking spaces across 93 surface lots and 4 garages, operation and maintenance of a fleet of 26 buses, andperforming grounds care of 500 acres of space.
OAS is a service organization and believes that providing excellent customer servicestarts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional development and growth, providingthe job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication and feedback at all levels, and recognizing the achievements of ourteam members!
The Land Use and Planning Department handles campus planning, sustainability, and space management and analysis. Thedepartment is responsible for the campus Master Plan, planning graphics, interior design, landscape design, signage and wayfinding, LEEDcertification and green programs, the Annual Capital Improvement Plan, ADA Compliance support as well as various specialprojects. POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Facilities ADA Coordinator plans, organizes, andreviews USF's System-wide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Program, state and federal ADA laws pertaining to staff,students, public visitors for the built environment. Develops and establishes guidelines, prepares procedures/policies designed to eliminatediscriminatory practices and to ensure access to programs and services for persons with disabilities; provides support and coordination forADA issues. RESPONSIBILITIES:
For the built environment, formulates and designs procedures and policies todetermine the status of implementing ADA, confers with administrative staff to plan and develop methods for addressing deficiencies inpolicies and procedures, barrier removal, program design, e.g., requests for reasonable modifications and accommodations. Directs andcoordinates education, outreach and advocacy activities concerned with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws thatprotect the rights of persons with disabilities.
For the built environment, conducts consultation for achieving and maintainingcompliance with ADA, also assists departments with methods for providing modifications and accommodations; provides students and visitors,with materials/information regarding USF's commitment to provide individuals with disabilities access to services and activities. Attendsand participates in meetings with committees developing and implementing community outreach, public awareness compliance; advising USFleaders and departments on issues of concern to persons with disabilities.
For the built environment, acts as a liaison for theuniversity, explaining applicable codes for and providing technical assistance on accessibility of buildings, facilities, programs, andservices. Ensures that USF's practices are compliant with all applicable ADA codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, andprocedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
For the built environment, ensures the preparationand completion of required state/federal ADA reports, various forms, correspondence, ADA Program documentation, case files, andinvestigative reports/recommendations.
For the built environment, analyzes data and identifies trends; summarizes data and preparesreports; conducts research and maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as well as maintains an awareness of newtrends and advances in the profession.
Performs other duties as assigned. POSITIONQUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM:
This position requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relatedexperience. FLSB1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted forbachelor's degree. 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master'sdegree. PREFERRED:
Master's Degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program.Considerable knowledge relating to the Americans with Disability Act; concerns and needs of persons with physical and mental disabilities;services available for disabled persons; available aids for persons with disabilities SPECIALSKILLS/TRAINING:
Demonstrated experience with ADA and building codes/architectural drawings. USFTampa Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal backgroundcheck. Job Opening Number: 36279 Posting Date: 06/14/2024 Posting End Date:06/29/2024 How To Apply
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