ADA-Accessibility Senior Construction Projects Specialist
Apply NowCompany: City of Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $61.94 - $72.26 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00189
Department: Finance and Administrative Services
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Accessibility Capital or Construction Projects Specialist position. The City ensures that its engineering and architectural designs for City capital departments comply with ADA Standards and accessible building codes. This position will implement, monitor and enforce ADA and accessible standards for City design and construction projects and provide training on the ADA and accessibility compliance for City project teams. This position will reside within City Purchasing and Contracting Services Division of FAS.
ABOUT US:
The Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.
The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities-including police and fire stations-overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau, and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here-at your service.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or work experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of this class.)
The most successful candidates will possess the following:
Work Environment
This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Overtime work may be required based on business needs. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.
Additional Information
This position is classified as a Senior Capital Projects Coordinator. It is Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $61.94 - $72.26 per hour.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.
Completed NEOGOV online application. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications. Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why work at the City of Seattle? The recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Who May Apply: This position is open to all current City employees that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
01
Which of the following best describes your years of professional experience in project or construction management or related experience?
02
What is your highest level of educational degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, building construction management or related field?
03
Which best describes your work experience with public construction procurement?
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00189
Department: Finance and Administrative Services
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Accessibility Capital or Construction Projects Specialist position. The City ensures that its engineering and architectural designs for City capital departments comply with ADA Standards and accessible building codes. This position will implement, monitor and enforce ADA and accessible standards for City design and construction projects and provide training on the ADA and accessibility compliance for City project teams. This position will reside within City Purchasing and Contracting Services Division of FAS.
ABOUT US:
The Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.
The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities-including police and fire stations-overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau, and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here-at your service.
Job Responsibilities
- Administer and enforce a program to ensure City compliance with ADA and accessibility requirements for construction projects within the City.
- Provide quality assurance for all City designs and construction to meet ADA and accessibility requirements. The primary capital departments are Seattle Center, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Libraries, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle City Light, and Finance and Administrative Services.
- Maintain current ADA and accessibility compliance requirements, interpret and apply federal and state laws regarding equal access for people with disabilities.
- Interface with departments regarding citywide ADA and accessibility policies, procedures, quality assurance processes, and quality control measures.
- Conduct field reviews as needed to assure accessible compliance in the built environment.
- Track the city progress on known barriers and removal documentation.
- Maintain and update ADA Quality Assurance guidelines and standard documentation for City design teams and engineers.
- Make recommendations for final construction punch lists, construction contract closeouts and compliance within the built environment.
- Provide general ADA and accessibility guidance, technical assistance and staff training to City departments, design teams, engineers, etc.
- Interface with City Attorney's Office, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and other City capital departments regarding ongoing and emerging issues, which may also involve engaging with external stakeholders, e.g., the Department of Justice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Four (4) years capital project design, construction management, construction inspection or related experience; AND
- A Bachelor's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, building construction management or related filed.
(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or work experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of this class.)
The most successful candidates will possess the following:
- Expertise or knowledge of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility regulation and standards (highly desired).
- Expertise or knowledge with WA State and City of Seattle Building Codes regarding accessible codes, accessible egress, and elevators (highly desired).
- Experience reviewing and interpreting construction plans and details.
- Experience reviewing and performing field measurements for design and code compliance.
- Experience working with owners, user groups, designers and contractors in construction projects.
- Experience with presenting or training individuals and groups on ADA and accessibility matters.
Work Environment
This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Overtime work may be required based on business needs. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.
Additional Information
This position is classified as a Senior Capital Projects Coordinator. It is Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $61.94 - $72.26 per hour.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why work at the City of Seattle? The recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Who May Apply: This position is open to all current City employees that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
01
Which of the following best describes your years of professional experience in project or construction management or related experience?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 6 years
- 6+ years
02
What is your highest level of educational degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, building construction management or related field?
- I do not have a degree in a related field
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
03
Which best describes your work experience with public construction procurement?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 6 years
- 6+ years
Required Question