Manager, Human Resources Section (People and Internal Operations)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree. Four years of professional experience in ADA coordination, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Civil Rights, human resources management, or regulatory compliance are required. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Recruitment Notes

This is high-level professional work involving the development, coordination, and implementation of policies and programs to ensure countywide compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, County policies and procedures, and other applicable local, state, and federal disability nondiscrimination requirements. Manages professional and clerical staff responsible for administering countywide ADA compliance and accessibility programs, including policy implementation, accessibility audits, technical reviews, and remediation initiatives. Oversees compliance with applicable disability access and accommodation requirements, including digital accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Leads the development and implementation of countywide accessibility policies, procedures, and remediation plans, with a significant focus on expanding digital accessibility and ensuring equitable access to County information, programs, and services. Develops and evaluates best practices and standard operating procedures to improve information accessibility and the usability of countywide digital services. Directs accessibility audits and evaluates findings, providing recommendations and technical guidance to senior management, including department directors. Collaborates with the Communication, Information and Technology Department (CITD) to develop policies, operating guidelines, and remediation strategies to address digital and other accessibility barriers. Coordinates manual technology testing, as applicable, to identify accessibility deficiencies and support corrective action. Oversees the preparation of correspondence, reports, and recommendations for the People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD) senior management, the Mayor's Office, the Board of County Commissioners, the Commission on Disability Issues, and other County departments. Serves as the central County liaison and subject-matter expert on disability-related compliance, accommodations, and accessibility matters, advising departments and personnel on applicable requirements and the processes necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local accessibility laws and regulations.

Benefits:

Miami-Dade County provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Employees may choose to enroll in optional 457 pre-tax savings plans and optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Leave benefits include 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays, in addition to accrued vacation and sick leave. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which requires a 3% pre-tax employee contribution. Please note that specific benefit options and eligibility requirements may be governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements and the official date of hire.

Employment:

Applicants selected for employment must successfully pass a background screening, which includes, but is not limited to, fingerprinting, employment verification, and credential reviews. Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all applicants and employees are protected from discrimination in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.