ADA Coordinator

Department Number/Name: 0-0250-008 / 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: 00035895

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF's Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicated people who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. This team delivers essential services across USF's multiple campuses and locations that together total 11 sites, 1,646 acres, 350 buildings, and 12.8 million gross square feet. With responsibilities that include land use and planning, construction and development, maintenance and utilities, custodial and grounds services, parking and the Bull Runner bus system, environmental health and safety, university police, and emergency management; the OAS team has a wide-reaching impact that touches nearly every aspect of the University of South Florida community in support of the university's mission and strategic plan.
On USF's Tampa campus, the OAS team performs a broad scope of services that includes processing and completing 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 million square feet, maintaining 20,500 parking spaces across 93 surface lots and 4 garages, operation and maintenance of a fleet of 26 buses,  and performing grounds care of 500 acres of space.
OAS is a service organization and believes that providing excellent customer service starts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional development and growth, providing the job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication and feedback at all levels, and recognizing the achievements of our team members!
The Land Use and Planning Department handles campus planning, sustainability, and space management and analysis. The department is responsible for the campus Master Plan, planning graphics, interior design, landscape design, signage and wayfinding, LEED certification and green programs, the Annual Capital Improvement Plan, ADA Compliance support as well as various special projects.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Facilities ADA Coordinator plans, organizes, and reviews 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 eliminate discriminatory practices and to ensure access to programs and services for persons with disabilities; provides support and coordination for ADA issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
For the built environment, formulates and designs procedures and policies to determine the status of implementing ADA, confers with administrative staff to plan and develop methods for addressing deficiencies in policies and procedures, barrier removal, program design, e.g., requests for reasonable modifications and accommodations. Directs and coordinates education, outreach and advocacy activities concerned with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
For the built environment, conducts consultation for achieving and maintaining compliance 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. Attends and participates in meetings with committees developing and implementing community outreach, public awareness compliance; advising USF leaders and departments on issues of concern to persons with disabilities.
For the built environment, acts as a liaison for the university, explaining applicable codes for and providing technical assistance on accessibility of buildings, facilities, programs, and services. Ensures that USF's practices are compliant with all applicable ADA codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
For the built environment, ensures the preparation and completion of required state/federal ADA reports, various forms, correspondence, ADA Program documentation, case files, and investigative reports/recommendations.
For the built environment, analyzes data and identifies trends; summarizes data and prepares reports; conducts research and maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as well as maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.  Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
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
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Demonstrated experience with ADA and building codes/architectural drawings.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36279

Posting Date:  04/24/2024

Posting End Date: 05/17/2024

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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