• Associate Disability Officer

    City of Chicago (Chicago, IL)


    Description:

    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

    ASSOCIATE DISABILITY OFFICER (ADA Coordinator)

     

    Department of Human Resources

     

    Diversity and EEO Division

     

    Number of Positions: 1

     

    (Additional vacancies pending budget approval possible)

     

    Starting Salary: $73,800.00

     

    Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 07/26/2025.

     

    Under direct supervision, an Associate Disability Officer has a specialized focus on ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) while supporting employees with disabilities. The role requires strong knowledge of ADA law and associated regulations, problem-solving skills, and empathy to support employees effectively while balancing business needs; and performs related duties as required.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    • Receiving and Reviewing Accommodation Requests.

    • Engaging in the Interactive Process with Employees and Managers.

    • Evaluating and Implementing Accommodations.

    • Ensuring Legal Compliance.

    • Communicating with Stakeholders.

    • Monitoring and Following Up with Employees and Managers.

    • Devising and Implementing Alternative Solutions.

    • Providing Training and Awareness.

    • Apprising the Disability Officer of Emergent Circumstances that may require greater attention or unique solutions.

    • Tracking and record keeping.

     

    _Additional duties may be required for this position._

     

    **Location:** 121 N La Salle Street, RM 1100

    Days:** **Monday – Friday

    **Hours:** 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

    THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE

    Qualifications:

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in equal employment opportunity (EEO) or employee relations that includes handling disability-related investigations or processes, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

    OR

    Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus one (1) year of professional work experience in employee relations.

    SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

    This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

    For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

    https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

    For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

    https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp\_info/JobClassification/2025\_Classification\_and\_Pay\_Plan.pdf

     

    **APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial** evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

    **COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:** To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. **_These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders._** **_For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates._** To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

     

    ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

     

    The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

     

    City of Chicago

     

    Brandon Johnson, Mayor