Job description
**Working Title: ADA Employment Accommodations Coordinator**
**Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal**
**Agency: Transportation Dept**
+ **Job ID** : 89177
+ **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** : 09/29/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/20/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential
+ **Division/Unit** : Chief of Staff / Office of Equity & Diversity
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Occasional
+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 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.
The position implements the agency’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I Program, manages reasonable accommodation requests and processes, and administers related programs.
Responsibilities include implementing procedures, tracking, and monitoring ADA requests, maintaining meticulous records, formalizing all ADA accommodations, collecting, and analyzing data for administrative reports, documenting the interactive process with applicants, employees.
and supervisors and reviewing requests based on policy and law.
In addition, the position provides objective, impartial, and precise legal and policy advice to all levels of the organization to ensure standardized compliance with agency policy and requirements and provides trainings for supervisors, managers, and Human Resources professionals regarding ADA Title 1.
This 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 FMLA processes.
The position will also have access to employee confidential, 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 Title I (employment) that demonstrates:
+ Experience interpreting and applying the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws and policies to accommodation requests from applicants and employees.
+ Experience researching and analyzing information sufficient to make decisions and/or recommendations determining whether an accommodation is reasonable or an undue hardship.
+ Experience advising management and/or other professionals regarding the ADA employer compliance.
+ Experience developing and implementing ADA processes, procedures, and policies.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Hold a current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
+ Experience with Minnesota Management & Budget’s (MMB) Connect 700 Program.
+ Experience implementing ADA Title I in a public sector environment.
+ **Knowledge and experience applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 to evaluate needs and compliance in an employment environment.**
**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, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and a drug and alcohol test.
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 careers@state.mn.us .
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