Role OverviewThe ADA Specialist will support state employees by guiding them through the accommodation process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The role involves managing a caseload of accommodation requests, facilitating the interactive process, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
What You Will Do
Manage the intake of accommodation requests, evaluate eligibility, and issue required notices and determinations. Conduct thorough review of medical and supporting documentation and follow up when clarification is needed. Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation throughout the accommodation process.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role offers meaningful problem-solving opportunities, and the ability to support thoughtful decisions that help employees perform their jobs effectively. To be successful, you should be comfortable managing multiple cases efficiently, communicating with individuals at all levels, and maintaining detailed documentation.
Requirements
- Seven (7) years of professional experience in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.
- One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in human resources management or equal employment opportunity/affirmative action or labor relations management.
Benefits
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
- Full-time, 40 hours/week.
- Hybrid work schedule (combination of in-office and telework in accordance with the Telework Policy).
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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