ADA Coordinator at San Mateo County Transit District – San Carlos, California

The Facilities ADA Coordinator reports to the Facilities ADA Administrator and is responsible for participating in the implementation, monitoring, and modification of facilities to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

• Assist the ADA Administrator in developing and implementing ADA Transition Plan (Self Evaluation) of structural changes to existing facilities, stations, and properties to achieve ADA compliance.
• Monitor facility modifications and the maintenance of access features for ADA compliance.
• Review and supervise construction projects to ensure work is completed in a safe manner, per code, and within compliance with ADA regulations.
• Provide guidance and serve as a liaison to internal stakeholders, public and private agencies, advisory groups, and other external stakeholders in the planning and administration of ADA compliance

• Review proposed capital construction projects and plans for ADA standards of accessibility and ensure compliance with District operations; assess potential architectural barriers to accessibility.
• Prepare scope of work for contracting documents, research and develop technical specifications, obtain independent cost estimates, and generate project plans and schedules relative to potential grant funding.
• Monitor consultant performance on contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist in development of GIS/Database to track existing site conditions and changes for barrier removal.
• Prioritize and monitor ADA compliance projects. Coordinate with contractors and vendors to schedule dates and times for completion.

• Respond to ADA compliance complaints filed by the public. Oversee investigations of complaints and inquiries. Recommend solutions. Draft formal responses to complaints.
• Inspection of District facilities/sites for ADA Compliance and documentation/reports of such findings.
• Assist with developing ADA policies and procedures with internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Associates degree or higher in Public Administration, Planning, Construction Management or Facilities Engineering or related experience.
• Four (4) years full-time experience monitoring and evaluating facilities or buildings for ADA compliance.
• Experience with inspecting facilities and reviewing plans for compliance to ADA and CBC Title 24.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ADA Coordinator Training Certification (ACTCP)
• CASp or ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification
• Experience with GIS and database development/management
• Experience with project management is desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.