HR Specialist 2 (Assistant ADA Coordinator)

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Job Title: HR Specialist 2 (Assistant ADA Coordinator)Agency: Department of Human Services Job Requisition ID: JR0000007068Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $61,164.02 Job Description: Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Human Resources (OHR) – Compliance Management, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant ADA Coordinator. This position is based at 47 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30334

Join Our Team! Roles and Responsibilities:

• Under broad supervision, provides analysis, research, and technical expertise in the area of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Designs, plans and conducts from concept to completion, ADA projects with significant impact on the agency.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Serve as primary Point of Contact (POC) for matters related to the implementation and monitoring of the Georgia as a Model Employer initiative.
• Serve as POC for matters related to ADA requests, inquiries and concerns.
• Develop and implement internal measures and/or reports documenting ADA compliance agency wide.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience in human resources;

OR

• One (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Spec 1 (HRP020) or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience processing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases.
• One (1) or more years’ experience managing Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases.
• Knowledge of Department of Labor (DOL) policies and procedures.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.gov

Employment Information:

• DHS is an equal opportunity employer.
• Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
• If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected].
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
• DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE).
• DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc.
• As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience in human resources; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Spec 1 (HRP020) or position equivalent.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.