Corporate ADA Coordinator (15141, Grade 28)

Salary: $73,523.00 - $132,614.00 Annually
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 15141
Department: Human Resources and Mgt
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking an experienced and skilled Corporate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. M-NCPPC is a bi-county government agency serving the residents of Montgomery County and Prince George's County in Maryland with parks, recreation, and planning activities. M-NCPPC is a nationally recognized organization with a staff complement of approximately 5,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees.

Summary of the Corporate ADA Coordinator Position
The Corporate ADA Coordinator is tasked with leading and coordinating M-NCPPC's overall efforts to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability non-discrimination requirements. The position will unify the Agency's efforts across all departments by leading, supporting, and providing disability non-discrimination guidance and best practices. Knowledge and experience working with Americans with Disabilities Act Title I (Employment), Title II (State and Local Governments), and/or Title III (Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities) regulations and compliance is essential for this position.

This newly created position at the agency's corporate headquarters will serve as M-NCPPC's ADA Compliance Officer and lead consultant to ensure ADA compliance and best practices are upheld on an agency-wide basis for all programs, services and facilities including program accessibility, physical accessibility, communication accessibility, and employee accommodations. This new Corporate ADA Coordinator position for M-NCPPC requires an individual with self-motivation and initiative to help establish a unified and proactive ADA work program across several operating departments in Montgomery County and Prince George's County.
Examples of Important Duties

• Serves as the agency's ADA Compliance Officer and lead consultant on ADA.
• Ensures ADA compliance on an agency-wide basis for all programs, services and facilities including program accessibility, physical accessibility, communication accessibility, and employee accommodations.
• Coordinates unified ADA compliance on an agency-wide basis to the Self Evaluation and Transition Plans. Provides support and consultation to departments to ensure objectives of M-NCPPC's ADA Plans are met and are in compliance.
• Manages the agency's ADA grievance/complaint process and procedures. Ensures appropriate processes are in place for prompt and equitable resolution of inquiries and complaints from the public regarding compliance with the ADA. Investigates and/or provides support in the investigations of complaints and violations.
• Performs a variety of research, analysis and evaluations to the agency's ADA work program including policy review and development, implementation of best practices and legislative changes, and organizational improvement.
• Tracks annual progress on ADA improvements. Prepare progress and compliance reports about the ADA work program.
• Manages the agency's centralized records repository related to ADA Plans and ADA grievances/complaints.
• Collaborates with all departments to ensure M-NCPPC's websites and third-party software vendors meet the digital accessibility standards of ADA (i.e., WCAG 2.1 AA, or the most recent standard).
• Coordinates agency-wide procurement activities and vendor contacts related to accessibility and ADA compliance, such as, but not limited to, Sign Language Interpreters.
• Develops and conducts briefings, presentations and trainings on ADA content and the ADA work program in coordination with operating departments.
• Consults with the agency's Program Access and Disability Services Teams on various topics including, but not limited to complex medical conditions (i.e., seizures, diabetes, mental health, etc.) and ensures actions are consistent and meet code of conduct across departments.
• Provides consultation on (Title 1) applicant and employee accommodations across the agency. Ensure agency-wide consistency and best practices in Title 1 accommodations. May administer applicant and employee accommodation requests. May assist with employment disputes and investigations related to ADA.

Important Work Characteristics

• Apply ADA principles and concepts in a variety of situations. Ability to multi-task, managing multiple projects at the same time. Ability to independently compile and analyze data and present logical conclusions.
• Communicates effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Actively listens to understand and develop key information, including concerns of stakeholders to obtain compliance or achieve other desired results. Possess excellent technical and business writing and editorial skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all business partners and stakeholders. Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Can self-direct and work independently in work program and assignments. Can take initiative in creating a proactive and innovative work program.
• Strong presentation skills necessary to facilitate training and/or deliver informational sessions to groups and/or individuals.
• Handle confidential information with professional discretion.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
• Ability to speak fluent Spanish and/or perform American Sign Language (ASL) is a plus, but not required.
• Skill in operation of personal computer and software to include Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other web-based applications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or any related field.

Four (4) years of experience performing HR work in the assigned program(s).

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which total eight (8) years.

Certifications in the area of expertise are desired (i.e., Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Professional in Talent Development (ATD), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).

Valid driver's license in accordance with both state and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications
The Corporate ADA Coordinator position falls under M-NCPPC's job classification specification title of a Corporate Human Resources Specialist III, with the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as public administration, parks administration, human resources management, or related field, plus four (4) years of experience performing work in assigned program(s) areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which totals eight (8) years.
• Certification(s) in area of expertise, i.e., ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program is desired.
• Position also requires:Valid driver's license in accordance with both state and M-NCPPC rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive agency's vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
• Note: the Corporate ADA Coordinator requires driving in the performance of duties related to traveling to meetings with clients/stakeholders and onsite assessments throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County in Maryland.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Corporate Human Resources Specialist III
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.