Job Opening with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacant accessibility and disability rights coordinator position, job #: 2016-29.
Location: Austin, Texas
Summary of job functions:
The accessibility and disability rights coordinator reports to the executive director in the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Division and provides senior-level consultative and technical assistance work to governmental entities about accessibility and disability rights laws. The program specialist maintains current information regarding state and federal regulations as well as best practices concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and accessibility. Gathers, analyzes and concisely summarizes and reports information regarding accessibility and disability rights and related laws. Develops and produces informational handouts, brochures and other written content. Actively tracks and reports on legislation and industry trends. Writes, delivers and/or prepares well-researched speeches on complex disabilities laws, issues, programs and trends. Effectively interacts with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinators, businesses, governmental entities and the general public as required to accomplish the goals and objectives of this position. Works closely with other Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities programs. Demonstrates computer proficiency relative to all assigned responsibilities. Performs all other duties as assigned.
The complete job description and job application instructions is available on the Governor’s website at:
http://gov.texas.gov/employment/accessibility_and_disability_rights_coordinator
More information on the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and its programs and initiatives is available at: http://gov.texas.gov/disabilities
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
To apply, please visit http://gov.texas.gov/employment/ for instructions on submitting your application. If required in this posting, copies of college transcripts must be provided concurrent with application for further applicant consideration. For additional information, please call 512- 463-5873, or visit our agency’s website. Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Services.
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to background check and required to complete authorization form.
Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit: http://www.sss.gov/
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process:
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should contact 512-463-5873 and ask to speak to the Office of the Governor’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.