CITYWIDE ADA COORDINATOR (PROGRAM SPECIALIST)

Full Job Description

THE COMMUNITY
Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean, the City of Long Beach, California (population 462,257) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven small communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary and the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and Long Beach City College. CSULB is the second largest university in the state and has consistently ranked among the top best value of public colleges in the nation. Serving the K-12 student population, the Long Beach Unified School District consistently ranks among the top 10 urban school districts in the country. Covering approximately 52 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach has the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its size. Long Beach is the seventh largest city in California, and celebrates its vibrant diversity. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.
CITY GOVERNMENT

Long Beach is a full-service Charter City governed by nine City Council members who are elected by district and a Mayor that is elected at-large.

Elected officials also include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The Council Members and the Mayor are subject to a three-term limit.

The City Council appoints a City Manager and a City Clerk.

The City Manager is responsible for the administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission.

Long Beach is a full-service City providing all traditional public services. Long Beach also maintains one of the world's busiest seaports, which serves as a leading gateway for international trade.

The City also has its own full-service commercial airport, an Energy Resources (gas and oil) Department, Water Department, and is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department.

Long Beach is supported by a total FY 2026 budget of approximately $3.72 billion, with the General Fund budget totaling $760 million.

Nearly 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the majority being represented by eleven employee associations.

THE DEPARTMENT

In FY 2026, The City Manager's Office manages a budget of $26.6 million and 70.54 full-time equivalents.

The mission of the City Manager Department is to implement programs in accordance with City Council policies, the City Charter and Municipal Code, while providing organizational leadership for effective delivery of services to the community.

Focus areas and programs include City Council support; Executive Management; Public Information & Communications; Intergovernmental Affairs; Global Engagement & Protocols; Arts & Culture Support; Cannabis Oversight; the City’s Equity initiatives; Homeless Strategy & Partnerships; Special Events & Filming; and Sustainability & Climate Change.

THE POSITION
The Citywide ADA Coordinator (Program Specialist) is an at-will, non-management-level position ,that reports to the Equity Officer. This position will plan, direct, coordinate and implement administrative and operational policies, practices and procedures for compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), California Building Code Title 24, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable federal, state and local accessibility laws and policies, on a citywide basis. This position exercises indirect management over contractors and professional and technical City personnel, depending on the project.

Requirements

• Responding to customer requests for information, referral, or disability-related accommodations; developing and disseminating brochures and information for public awareness of requirements of relevant City, State, and Federal laws and creating marketing campaigns to publicize the City’s ADA programs and resources.

• Leading the City’s efforts in implementing the updated transition plan for the public rights of way. Facilitating interdepartmental communication between City Manager, Public Works, City Attorney, and Human Resources and serving as the Point of Contact for the public on ADA issues.

• Maintain accurate, confidential ADA case files and centralized tracking systems to monitor constituent and employee requests, monitor timelines, and outcomes.

• Preparing and/or reviewing comprehensive analytical reports for the City Manager, City Council, or commissions concerning structural access.

• Working closely with City Management and other public and private groups to interpret City policies and procedures related to accessibility; providing technical assistance to City staff through education and training sessions.

• Acting in the capacity of the staff liaison to the Citizens Advisory Commission on Disabilities (CACOD); serving as the City expert on ADA and Title 24 issues; working with community groups to resolve complaints and concerns.

• Tracking, monitoring, communicating, and closing out ADA requests in partnership with Public Works Staff.

Developing and administering the annual budget for program operations; coordinating and maintaining document files.

Updating and maintaining the City’s Title VI program; working with the Airport Department, the Harbor Department, and the Department of Public Works to ensure compliance with Title VI requirements as outlined by the Department of Transportation.

• Developing, implementing, and applying ADA policies, procedures, and best practices for the City of Long Beach Departments.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree.
• ADA coordinator certification at the time of appointment or within one year of appointment.
• Certified Access Specialist (CAS) certification.

Additional Information

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on February 11th. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format.

Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are.

Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers.

To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners.

We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer.

If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices.

We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit.

If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision.

Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6913 .

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