This position serves as an Equal Opportunity Specialist (EOS) within NHTSA's Office of Civil Rights (NCR). You will play a critical role in promoting a non-discriminatory environment.
The Equal Opportunity Specialist (ADA/504) Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (501, Title VII, PWFA) position within NCR has the following key responsibilities and knowledge requirements: Internal Reasonable Accommodation, Coordinator, External Program Oversight, ADA Enforcement, and Anti-discrimination Law.
As an Equal Opportunity Specialist, you will: Manage the full lifecycle of Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests by evaluating medical documentation against operational requirements and determining appropriate accommodations in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, and related regulations.
Facilitate the interactive process between employees and supervisors by providing expert guidance, mediating contested accommodations, processing requests, and identifying effective accommodation solutions that support both the individual's needs and the agency's mission.
Administer accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and for religious beliefs, ensuring that all requests are processed in alignment with federal standards, agency policies, and legal requirements. Conduct thorough, impartial investigations into ADA and 504 discrimination complaints, exercising independent judgment to perform fact-finding, evidence-gathering, and analysis to reach formal resolutions that meet standards of legal and procedural sufficiency.
Provide authoritative advisory services and technical assistance to senior leadership, State agencies (such as DMVs), and stakeholders on civil rights enforcement and compliance, including drafting decision documents, policy guidance, and reports that address sensitive or controversial operational issues.
The ideal candidate for this position is a collegial, reliable, and adaptable professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels, dedicated to integrating civil rights into NHTSA's core safety mission of saving lives, preventing injuries, and reducing vehicle-related crashes.
They possess demonstrated mastery of the regulatory framework governing civil rights programs, with specific, hands-on expertise in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
A core requirement of this role is the ability to independently manage the full lifecycle of Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests—from initial intake and assessment of functional limitations to final recommendation—while maintaining high-quality work and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate is an accomplished investigator, skilled in conducting thorough, impartial investigations into ADA and 504 discrimination complaints and exercising sound judgment to resolve these matters at the lowest possible level. The candidate exhibits consummate professionalism, providing strategic counsel, confidentiality, and technical guidance to senior leadership, supervisors, and employees on highly or sensitive program issues.
They communicate effectively in both physical and virtual settings and remain resourceful when tackling challenging assignments, high-visibility projects, and policy-level responsibilities.
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This position is with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This is a Full Time position.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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