Accessibility Specialist

24 hours ago

New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
About the Role

The City of New York is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), you will play a critical role in ensuring our agency's compliance with accessibility laws, regulations, and policies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the EEO office in carrying out the agency's increased accessibility efforts, as outlined in our 5-Year Accessibility Plan.
  • Ensure agency compliance with federal (ADA), state, and local accessibility laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
  • Conduct analyses of agency accessibility compliance and identify accessibility barriers, recommending necessary adjustments.
  • Develop program policies for online reasonable accommodation request submissions and implement survey checklists to track accommodation needs.
  • Meet with employees to counsel them on reasonable accommodations, potential accessibility issues, and solutions.
  • Review requests for reasonable accommodations and related processes.
  • Stay up-to-date with best practices in the accessibility field, engaging with scientific journals, current events, thought leaders, DEI-based books, laws, and policies.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate on implementing best practices and addressing accessibility needs.
  • Ensure CFB's internal and external events meet ADA requirements for both online and in-person events.
  • Work with EEO/DEI leadership to create an internal accessibility best practices guidebook.
  • Collaborate with EEO/DEI leadership and relevant agency parties to procure services enhancing the CFB's accessibility initiatives.
  • Lead internal accessibility efforts through internal communications, programming, and events.
  • Support the EEO/DEI office in preparing required reports, responses to audits, annual statements, and other EEO-related reporting to external parties.
  • Model Accessibility, EEO, and DEI prescribed behaviors and advance Access objectives.
  • Serve as a liaison with disability rights advocacy groups, government ADA coordinators, and other stakeholders to implement best practices.
  • Carry out action items as noted in the agency's 5-year accessibility plan, working with relevant agency stakeholders.
  • Support and provide assistance to members of the EEO/DEI office as needed.
  • Draft and facilitate training sessions to increase accessibility awareness among agency employees and advise relevant employees on accessibility procedures.
  • Participate in new staff hiring processes when assigned.
  • Ensure CFB employees or those seeking employment with the CFB know their rights under relevant Federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws.
  • Assist the agency in achieving its mission.
  • Maintain accurate records, ensuring the confidentiality of documents and records in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Carry out special projects/assignments as assigned.
Requirements
  • 2-3 years of relevant city, state, or federal government experience.
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local EEO, accessibility, and anti-discrimination laws.
  • Knowledge of processes to maintain compliance with accessibility guidelines and requirements.
  • Familiarity with creating and administering trainings.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize, and prioritize objectives, exercising independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
  • A motivated, self-starter who adjusts readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change.
  • Outstanding writing, editing, and research skills.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
About the City of New York

The City of New York is a leader in promoting accessibility and inclusion. Our Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is committed to ensuring that our agency is accessible to all, and we are seeking an Accessibility Specialist to join our team.

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