Accessibility Specialist II #1007-27

Working title: Accessibility Specialist II

Class title: Program Specialist II

Posting No.: 1007-27

Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: North Campus, 1106 Clayton Ln., Austin, TX 78723

Class Code: 1571

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Group/Salary: B18, $46,800.00 - $55,434.59/yr.

Division: Compliance

Number of positions: 1

General Description

The Accessibility Specialist II performs moderately complex (journey-level) administrative, consultative and technical assistance work in the planning, developing, and implementing of the Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program. Duties include conducting quality assurance audits; reviewing project related variances and appeals; and researching and preparing policy, procedures, and reports. May perform plan reviews, revisions and inspections for compliance with the Texas Accessibility Standards. May conduct quality assurance audits or assist with audits performed by others. Provides consultative and technical services to the general public, design professionals, industry representatives, agency staff and government agencies on all aspects of state accessibility requirements. The Accessibility Specialist II is selected by and responsible to the Architectural Barriers (AB) Supervisor. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative, creativity, and independent judgment. Some travel may be required.

Essential Job Functions Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to the Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program.

Provides support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of the Elimination of Architectural Barriers Program.

Serves as a liaison to the Architectural Barriers Supervisor, department staff, design professionals, industry representatives, government officials, advisory groups and the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on the program.

Monitors review/inspection activities and provides support and collaborates in quality assurance audits to determine compliance with the statutes, rules, procedures and standards; documents findings; makes recommendations.

Processes applications for variances and appeals by coordinating, evaluating, and providing recommendations.

May process plan reviews and revisions to ensure compliance with statutes, rules, and technical standards as necessary to maintain performance measures.

Assists department staff in determining trends, researching solutions, and resolving daily technical and administrative inquiries/problems to produce a more effective program.

Assists in developing administrative and technical materials (including technical memorandums, bulletins, and web content); monitors program web pages and correspondence to ensure information is accurate and current.

Performs research, evaluates data and assists in preparing and reviewing technical/administrative reports, studies and specialist research projects.

Assists in the collection, organization, analysis, and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports.

Complies with division and/or agency training requirements.

Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activities and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency, while upholding the Agencys core-values.

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