State Prog Administrator Principal - ADA Employment Accommodations Specialist

Working Title: ADA Employment Accommodations Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 98385

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/12/2026

• Closing Date : 12/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential

• Division/Unit : Chief of Staff / (I)Office of Equity & Diversity

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

MnDOT is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Reasonable Accommodations Specialist to support the agency’s responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for ADA Title I employment accommodation requests within MnDOT’s Central Office and provide consultation and technical assistance to ADA accommodation coordinators across MnDOT’s eight districts. Your work will ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant experiences for applicants and employees engaging in the reasonable accommodation process. Responsibilities include facilitating reasonable accommodation requests, interactive discussions, researching and recommending solutions, ongoing monitoring and follow-up, maintaining comprehensive case records, reporting, and contributing to related policy and procedures.

The position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.37 and will participate in meetings where state labor negotiation proposals are discussed and evaluated; use labor relations information as it relates to employee ADA and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes. The position will also have access to confidential employee data, private data, and medical records and will be responsible for the proper storage and retention of this data. Additionally, occasional travel will be required.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional experience administering ADA employment responsibilities that demonstrates the following:

• Experience interpreting and applying ADA and other applicable laws and policies in evaluating accommodation requests from applicants and employees.

• Experience researching and analyzing information to make decisions and/or recommendations on whether an accommodation is reasonable or constitutes an undue hardship.

• Experience advising management, supervisors, and/or other professionals regarding employer compliance with the ADA.

• Experience contributing to the development and implementation of ADA processes, procedures, and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

• Experience working in the public sector.

• Experience working with Minnesota Management and Budget’s Connect 700 Program.

• Experience designing and/or delivering ADA or compliance related training.

• Experience applying digital accessibility practices such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.