ADA & Title VI Coordinator

Drive Accessibility. Champion Equity. Shape Bellingham's Future! Join the Public Works team as our ADA & Title VI Coordinator and lead efforts that expand access and remove barriers for our community. Bring your compliance expertise, strong communication skills, and passion for accessibility and inclusive program management. Make a real impact—apply today!

The City of Bellingham ADA & Title VI Coordinator ensures the timely and ongoing compliance of City programs, services and facilities with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable federal and state regulations pertaining to accommodation and accessibility. Evaluates requests for accommodations and services based on the needs of community members, staff and visitors. Conducts regular reviews of City facilities, programs, and policies and leads the development and implementation of a City ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Works with City Council, community member commissions, and staff to clarify City responsibilities pertaining to disability accommodations and coordinates the training of departmental ADA representatives and other City staff to ensure that access and accommodations for City web accessibility, buildings/facilities, programs and services comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The current full salary range for this position is $7,954/month - $9,638/month. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here's a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team.

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
• Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

Closing Date/Time: Mon. 07/20/26 8:30 AM Pacific Time

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Responsible for development, design, implementation and evaluation of the annual ADA work plan. Drafts and updates the City ADA Self Evaluation and Transition plan and conducts regular reviews of City facilities, programs, and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations including Title II of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 related to access and accommodations for City services, programs and facilities.
2. Assist developing and maintaining the City's Title VI Plan, and is responsible for timely submission of the annual Title VI reports to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Coordinates with City staff including Project Engineers and Communications staff to compile data and project updates for the annual report. Notifies WSDOT within 30 days of change in signing authority or change in Title VI Coordinator.
3. Serves as primary point of contact for the public regarding concerns and inquiries on ADA issues. Prioritizes public inquiries, complaints and accommodation requests. Ensures appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and inquiries from the public regarding disability and accommodation requests. Maintains a record of all disability and accommodation requests, issues and resolutions.
4. Develops, updates, and maintains database of items in progress or completed related to Title II projects, web accessibility, self-evaluations conducted, and the City's Transition Plan.
5. Integrates schedule of modifications with other City planning processes, including the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Capital Improvement Plan. Coordinates with project engineers to maintain access/accommodations during capital project construction.
6. Reviews and provides recommendations to engineering design plans for capital and private development projects in relation to ADA accessibility under the City's Transition Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan.
7. Leads City staff in an ADA coordination committee tasked with identifying and making recommendations to resolve departmental concerns relating to accessibility matters tied to the Transition Plan.
8. Develops and coordinates the training of departmental ADA representatives. Facilitates ADA and disability awareness training for staff relating to accessibility for and inclusion of people with disabilities, rights and responsibilities, meeting guidelines, reasonable accommodation, and resources and policies.
9. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with City staff and community stakeholders, including organizations representing individuals with disabilities. Participates in community outreach and attends meetings of organizations representing people with disabilities.
10. Serves as primary liaison with relevant state and federal agencies, as well as ADA coordinators of other municipalities and institutions.
11. Works with City Council, City staff and local disability advocacy groups to clarify City responsibilities pertaining to services, programs, facility accessibility and accommodations.
12. Works with City Council and City administration to look beyond city-owned and operate programs/facilities to assist individuals and private companies regarding accessibility issues and compliance.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting with extensive work at a computer workstation. Frequently interacts with the public on the telephone and in person. Work is performed in an office setting with considerable public contact and visibility as well as at a semi-private workstation with a normal range of noise and other distractions; low everyday risks working around standard office equipment. Inspects sites or attends meetings relating to ADA accessibility issues at various locations.

Physical ability to perform the essential function of the job, including:

• Frequently operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine;
• Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others;
• Move between work sites;
• Occasionally transport objects up to 25 pounds.

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, human services, social sciences or a related field.
• Three (3) years of professional level experience providing consultation, guidance and training in the area of ADA compliance providing disability, accessibility, inclusion and accommodation services for people with disabilities.
• Three (3) or more years of professional related experience in organizational development, program or project management.
• Five (5) years' experience working with municipal government, interdepartmental knowledge and experience preferred.

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal conviction and local background check (see fair hiring practices).
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP) required within one year of employment.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along. Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City's commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.

Interviews for the most qualified candidates are tentatively scheduled for August 13, 2026. Invitations to participate in the Interview process will be sent via e-mail on or around July 30, 2026. Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:

The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal