Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialist
Civil Engineering Specialist 1 – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Engineering & Technical Services Branch
Traffic-Roadway Section / Roadway Engineering Unit
Salem
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The role:
We are recruiting for an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specialist to assist in providing design and construction standards and agency support related to ADA curb ramps, crosswalks, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Do you have experience reading and interpreting project plans? Are you knowledgeable of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design standards? Apply today to join our team in making a difference!
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We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
- Provide engineering design support for curb ramps, bicycle facilities and sidewalks.
- Participate in project team meetings and respond to inquiries from ODOT, consultants, local government and the public.
- Review construction plans for compliance with ADA and bicycle and pedestrian standards.
- Recommend revisions to contract plans.
- Develop new and creative designs to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian travel on roadways.
- Assist in formatting and reviewing policy documents related to ADA and bicycle and pedestrian design.
- Prepare GIS maps and reports.
- Maintain a library of available information on ADA and bicycle and pedestrian design.
- Prepare various reports and spreadsheets for tracking and analysis related to ADA design and inventory.
- Develop queries for design and program staff use.
- Use queries to assist in preparing reports for programs, performance measures, planning studies and identifying proposed highway construction projects.
- Assist in training for ADA and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
- Develop FAQ information and post information on the ADA SharePoint page
- Assist with the asset inventories of ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities.
- Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment with occasional field work throughout the state.
- Outdoor work may be necessary in inclement weather and heavy traffic conditions and may include riding a bicycle and testing ADA pedestrian facilities including riding in wheelchairs.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!
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What we need:
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, surveying, or transportation-related engineering and one year civil engineering or surveying experience.
OR
An associate's degree in engineering technology or surveying from a recognized community college or technical school of engineering and two and one-half years of engineering or surveying experience. One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group.
OR
Four years of para-professional engineering or surveying experience. One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must possess and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
Click here to learn more and to apply! Please note that we can only accept applications and/or resumes through our website.
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.