Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Position Description
Position Overview:
The Operations Team is seeking a passionate advocate for individuals with accessibility needs with a commitment to ensuring compliance with the Department of Justice settlement agreement and ADA standards. The individual will work collaboratively within a team to support the ADA Manager and Senior ADA Associate in development and implementation of strategic goals for addressing the accessibility needs of Harris County voters. The ideal candidate has strong work ethic, is attentive to detail, is a self-starter, and is passionate and proactive about increasing accessibility to voters in Harris County.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing and implementing accessibility programs and resources for election officials and voters.
- Conducts physical accessibility surveys of polling locations in Harris County using appropriate tools.
- Advise election judges on how to implement temporary remedies appropriately based on the approved checklists.
- Develop checklists of temporary measures and remedies based on surveys.
- Creates diagrams and sketches of polling locations and voting rooms.
- Evaluate polling locations for ADA issues and documents them by photographing and labeling appropriately.
- Serve on working groups to address areas of improvement or gaps in accessibility.
- Consult with Senior ADA Associate for quality control of checklists and verifications of temporary remedies.
- Conduct site visits to polling places and evaluate for compliance.
- Attend all recommended and required trainings, including surveyor training.
- Assist in real time with ADA concerns during the election period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.
Education and Physical Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of 2010 ADA Accessible Standards.
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to create and implement procedures.
- Adept in working with and analyzing information and other quantitative data.
- Attentive to detail and consistently thorough.
- Familiarity with technology and tools.
- Experience in facility investigations/assessments.
- Experience in trade, construction, or design.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Overtime hours as required to include extended hours and weekends during election periods.
Salary:
- $22.44 Hourly
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Excessive bending, kneeling, stooping, and standing. Exposure to outside temperatures year-round.
Location:
- 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Benefits
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com