FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION SPECIALIST
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT 4

Human Resource Division – High Risk Program
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Serve WDFW as the senior human resource expert responsible for administering the agency program for compliance, administration, guidance, and resolution of reasonable accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD).

Olympic Mountain Sunrise – Photo credit: Rachel Blomker

With that in mind,

Picture yourself, consulting with WDFW staff, managers, and applicants on a variety of Reasonable Accommodation issues.

In this dynamic role, you will track and evaluate trends based on caseload database and management statistics.

With your experience, coordinate closely with HR staff who track and administer Family Medical Leave Act and shared leave requests.

We are seeking a candidate, who demonstrates the WDFW ASPIRE values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy.

Ponderosa pinecones – Photo credit: Scott Fitkin

Our Reasonable Accommodation Specialist,

Provides Reasonable Accommodation Consultation:

• Provides expert, professional advice to management and employees on reasonable accommodation issues.
• Proactively advises and consults with WDFW management, various health care professionals and HR peers to identify need for or changes in accommodation, to assess reasonableness of the accommodation, and to obtain required medical information.
• Provides advice and counsel on implementation of agreed upon accommodations to applicant/employee and manager.
• Negotiates reasonable accommodations with management and employees consistent with business need.
• Consults with other HR staff on accommodation issues affecting employee performance.

Performs Reasonable Accommodation Program Administration:

• Reviews medical requests to assess accommodation options.
• Provides written correspondence to medical professionals to obtain additional medical/limitations information.
• Provides written correspondence to medical professionals to obtain additional medical/limitations information.
• Drafts involuntary medical employment actions on behalf of Assistant Directors and agency Director.

Manages Reasonable Accommodation Database:

• Independently manages caseload of employees with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodation.
• Develop, maintain database for case management statistics and analysis.
• Responds to HRC/EEOC disability accommodation complaints.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is performed in an office environment.
• Schedule:
  • 40 hours per week. Typically, Monday – Friday, eight (8) hours per day.
  • Flexible and telework schedules available.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Statewide and overnight travel may be required for training and agency events.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Typical office equipment and technology.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Daily interaction with customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

AND

OR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years or more of professional level experience in interpreting and applying reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACT) and Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD).
• Four (4) or more years of professional level experience in broad-based Human Resources function with two (2) years’ experience in Employee Relations consulting and problem resolution.
• One year of project management experience that demonstrates the ability to achieve desired outcomes through
• effective organization and prioritization of work and in coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Current Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
• Proficiency in Washington State's online recruiting system.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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