Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Specialist II, Equal Opportunity (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8658

DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office

LOCATION: CITY HALL

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $63,369.00 - 105,615.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $75,000.00 - 87,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 11/3/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The Specialist II, Equal Opportunity manages the City's compliance programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including Title II, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable federal and state accessibility, civil rights, and language access requirements. The Specialist serves as the City's ADA Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator and works across City departments to identify and address barriers to City programs, services, activities, and information.

A key responsibility of the position is handling community complaints and concerns. The Specialist reviews and investigates complaints, gathers and evaluates information, applies established requirements, documents findings and decisions, and works with departments and community members to resolve concerns and follow through on needed actions.

The Specialist builds trusted relationships with community members who may experience barriers to accessing City services, information, or decision-making processes. The position also serves as staff liaison to the Disability Advisory Board and works with City departments on projects, policies, processes, and improvements that affect accessibility and equitable access. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong writing and analytical skills, curiosity, discretion, and the ability to listen carefully, work through complex or sensitive issues, and turn legal and policy requirements into practical solutions. The Specialist does not need to arrive with expertise in every area of the role but must be able to learn complex subject matter, work independently, recognize when additional expertise is needed, and build strong working relationships across the organization and community.

Under the direction of the Lead Equal Opportunity Investigator and in partnership with the Equity and Inclusion Officer, this position works independently under general supervision and the guidance of City and Departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and contractual agreements.

If you need an accommodation to apply, interview, or participate in any part of the selection process, please let us know so we can work with you on what you need.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as the City's ADA Coordinator, Title VI Coordinator and as the primary contact for accessibility, language access and related civil rights matters affecting community members.
• Reviews, investigates, and resolves community complaints and concerns involving ADA Title II, Section 504, Title VI, and language access.
• Gathers and evaluates information, applies established requirements, documents findings and decisions, communicates with those involved, and coordinates resolution and follow-up. Seeks guidance on complex, unusual, sensitive, or higher-risk matters.
• Maintains accurate records of accessibility requests, civil rights complaints, decisions, resolutions, appeals, and significant follow-up.
• Identifies compliance gaps, recurring concerns, and barriers and works with departments to address them.
• Develops and coordinates the City's ADA Transition Plan, Title VI Plan, Digital Accessibility Plan, and Language Access Plan in partnership with City departments. Tracks commitments and progress, follows up with departments, identifies gaps or barriers, brings together the people needed to address them, and prepares required updates and reports.
• Develops and provides practical training, guidance, and tools to help City staff understand and meet accessibility, Title VI, and language access requirements.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Disability Advisory Board (DAB). Builds relationships with Board members, coordinates meetings and materials, helps members navigate City processes, and connects members with appropriate City departments, projects, and programs.
• Builds trusted and collaborative working relationships with City staff, community members, and organizations representing people with disabilities and other communities affected by the City's civil rights and access requirements.
• Participates in Office of Equity & Inclusion programs, events, community outreach, and other activities that support the work of the office.
• Maintains relationships with relevant agencies and ADA and Title VI professionals in other organizations to stay current on requirements and strengthen City practices.

Job Competencies

City-Wide

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact and work with people of diverse identities, perspectives and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• Read and comprehend City and Service Area/Department policies, regulations, rules and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and databases.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community.

Practitioner

• Decision Making: Applies judgement in defined situations. Seeks guidance for variables.
• Complexity: Analyzes options and identifies solutions.
• Business Acumen: Grasps program purpose and supports efficiency.
• Resource Management: Understands proper use and availability of resources.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Focuses on navigating internal procedures with customers and sharing information to completed assigned tasks.
• Specific Knowledge: Applies knowledge of specific subject matter and applying principles with some guidance.
• Organizational Impact: Identifies efficiencies and recommends operations improvements.
• Ensure Accountability: Holds responsibility for own outcomes.

Job Specific

• Knowledge of best practices regarding effective training programs related to disability, equity, inclusion and cultural competence.
• Knowledge of the key provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal, state and local laws pertaining to the rights of people with disabilities.
• Knowledge regarding the key provisions and requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and other federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the bases of race, color and national origin.
• Knowledge of appropriate accommodations, including effective communication, program modifications, and barrier removal, to ensure access to programs, services and activities (e.g., assistive devices, interpreters, physical access).
• Ability to review, investigate, navigate disagreements, support problem-solving, and work toward resolution for internal and external community complaints and concerns.
• Knowledge of accessibility practices related to effective communication, reasonable modifications, physical access, language access, and digital accessibility.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and universal design principles applicable to public facilities, outdoor spaces, programs, and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Years: Six (6) years of related experience or equivalent education

Type of Specific Experience/Education: Six (6) years of experience in ADA, Title VI compliance, or a related field; or combination of experience and education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Human Services, Social Sciences or related field.

Certifications/Licensures/Specialized Training to Obtain

• ADA Training Coordinator Certification is preferred.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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