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Human Resource Analyst 3 – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Workplace Accommodation Partner
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Human Resources Branch
Employee and Labor Relations Section

The role: 

Lead. Advise. Make a Difference. Are you an experienced HR professional who wants your work to make a meaningful difference and enjoys turning requirements into practical solutions? Join our team as an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & workplace accommodation partner and become our agency’s trusted expert on one of the most important intersections of people, policy and workplace equity.

A day in the life:

• Serve as the agency subject matter expert and primary resource for complex ADA reasonable accommodation matters, providing guidance to employees, managers, HR business partners and management.

• Lead and manage the interactive process for complex ADA accommodation requests, including evaluating eligibility, reviewing documentation, identifying appropriate accommodations and approving or denying requests in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

• Ensure consistent, equitable, timely and legally compliant administration of ADA accommodations across the agency through case oversight, consultation, documentation and follow-up.

• Interpret and apply federal and state disability laws, rules, policies and procedures to resolve accommodation issues, address compliance concerns and support equal access for employees with disabilities.

• Investigate allegations of ADA noncompliance and workplace violations and provide consultation and support on related grievances, claims, hearings, investigations and litigation.

• Develop and maintain agency ADA standards, policies, procedures, resources, tools, training and educational materials to promote compliance and consistent accommodation practices.

• Develop and maintain systems, records and reporting mechanisms for ADA accommodations and related data to support accurate tracking, record retention, trend analysis and informed agency decision-making.

• Serve as a senior HR consultant and technical resource to HR teams and management on complex ADA, accommodation, return-to-work, employee relations and related workforce matters.

• Partner with employees, medical providers, managers, HR business partners, safety, labor relations and other partners to identify effective accommodations and facilitate successful return-to-work and continued employment.

• Monitor emerging ADA requirements, trends and best practices and translate them into agency recommendations, training, process improvements and strategic HR initiatives.

• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available and some travel required.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email .

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. 

• The salary range listed is the non- monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.

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Minimum qualifications:

Six years human resource experience related to the position. Four of the six years must have been at the professional level.

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Valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and four years human resource professional-level experience related to the position;

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A bachelor's degree in human resource management, organizational behavior or development, business or public administration, the applied behavioral sciences, industrial relations or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; and three years of human resource professional-level experience related to the position;

Note:

• A master's degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for one year of professional-level experience.

• The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for six months of human resource professional-level experience.

• Valid certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization substitutes for one year of human resource professional-level experience.

• Valid certification as a PSHRA-CP from the Public Sector HR Association substitutes for one year of professional-level human resources experience.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II regulations.

• Experience applying state and federal regulations to support employee and agency success.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and informed decision-making skills.

• Experience establishing and managing a program with associated structures, guidelines, procedural practice standards, templates, etc. to promote consistent and equitable program application.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• . The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• [email protected].

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

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