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ADA Compliance Specialist

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Dec 2, 2020

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
QA Engineer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Minimum Qualifications :

Education
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
    • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or GED and four (4) additional years of disability compliance, human resources policy administration, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, FMLA, worker's compensation and/or other absence management experience in a multi-facility employer.

Experience
  • Five (5) years of disability compliance, human resources policy administration, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, FMLA, worker's compensation and/or other absence management experience in a multi-facility employer.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Specialist is responsible for facilitating the ADA reasonable accommodation process at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The position explores and evaluates workplace accommodations that will enable employees and applicants to perform the essential functions of positions at WMATA. The incumbent is responsible for comprehensive management of the ADA accommodation lifecycle including: intake, review of medical documentation, review of essential job functions, facilitating the interactive process, evaluation of return-to-work-accommodations, accommodation determination, follow-up, reporting and tracking. This is a technical position requiring the effective application of WMATA policies to ensure compliance with applicable federal statutes, related polices and collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Functions :
  • Effectively manages life cycle of assigned accommodation requests to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the relevant employment laws and established ADA Compliance Branch service level agreements. Ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), applicable WMATA polices and collective bargaining agreement provisions which address employees with medical impairments.
  • Engages applicants, employees, medical professionals, supervisors, and internal stakeholders to respond to requests for reasonable accommodation. Ensures that the interactive process required by the ADA is performed consistently for all reasonable accommodation requests submitted to the ADA Compliance Branch. Drafts compliant correspondence to the requestor and all other stakeholders, ensuring the analysis, determination and next steps regarding accommodation requests are clearly delineated.
  • Facilitates lactation arrangements for nursing mothers returning to work following childbirth. Works with operations and administrative staff to ensure that lactation arrangements, including locations, breaks and pay, are compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Maintains records of lactation arrangements granted and the terms and conditions of those arrangements.
  • Considers both the employee's need for accommodation, requirements under the ADA and the business priorities of the Authority in making accommodation decisions. Evaluates restrictions and accommodation options while considering all applicable WMATA policies and collective bargaining agreements. Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information (PHI).
  • Works with the Office of Health and Wellness (OHAW) clinical staff to assess the restrictions of employees returning to-duty to determine if and which accommodations must be offered. Assists in managing employee time away from work while ensuring that the Authority's safety priorities are met.
  • Facilitates communication with medical providers and WMATA's Chief Medical Officer to clarify and validate documentation that supports the requests for reasonable accommodation. Ensures that the ADA Compliance Branch delivers compliant and effective reasonable accommodation determinations.
  • Thoroughly documents, tracks and maintains accurate records. This includes maintaining the status of all accommodation requests throughout the interactive process. Ensures that ADA and US Department of Labor (DOL) recordkeeping requirements are met for all reasonable accommodation requests.
  • Facilitates training for the programs and functions of the ADA Compliance Branch to include reasonable accommodation, lactation breaks and ADA job reassignment. Supports the Internal Business Operations (IBOP) priority of promoting a diverse, inclusive, and discrimination-free work environment.

Evaluation Criteria:

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Personal Interview
  • Skills Assessments
  • Verification of education and experience
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Credit history report for positions with fiduciary responsibilities
  • Successful completion of a medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening
  • Review of a current Motor Vehicle Report

Closing :

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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