Accessibility Consultant (NY, MA or D.C.)
About Us:
Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) provides research, consulting and advisory services to improve commercial, residential and multifamily built environments for private and public-sector clients. We specialize in energy, sustainability and accessibility consulting as well as certification, research & development and compliance services. Our team of professionals has led the way since 1972 in the development of best practices to achieve high performance buildings.
For further information on Steven Winter Associates, please visit www.swinter.com.
About the Role:
SWA is on the search for an Accessibility Consultant (in Boston, NYC or Washington, D.C.) with a strong passion to drive social justice by helping clients remove physical barriers to access that has historically marginalized people with disabilities. The team is recognized for improving the way people live by helping clients create accessible and more inclusive built environments. We strive to provide consistently exceptional and reliable solutions-driven accessibility and inclusive design consulting with the goal of exceeding expectations of our business partners and transforming their approach to development and acquisitions.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
1. Participate in all phases of the firm’s accessibility-related business sector, including review of plans, specifications, and product submittals; field inspections at various stages of construction and existing building audits to confirm compliance with accessibility requirements; technical assistance during project development; remediation plan development; and training.
2. Become proficient in highly specialized regulations, codes, standards, and other relevant criteria:
- Accessibility regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and other state and local regulations.
- Accessibility requirements of the building code, including the International Building Code and other state and local codes.
- Accessibility standards and guidelines, including the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design, the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, ANSI A117.1, and others.
3. Investigate, analyze, and respond to technical inquiries concerning accessibility issues.
4. Participate in meetings with project teams.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities will likely change, but changes to the role will be discussed as they are desired/needed.
How to Apply:
- To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter with their application.
- A writing sample may be required as part of the application process.
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**This position will report into an Accessibility Consulting Director.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Architecture, BS in Architecture, BS in Architectural Technology, and at least two years of work experience required; or BS in unrelated field with a minimum of five years work experience in the field of Accessibility Consulting with demonstrated experience in conducting plan reviews and field inspections.
- Demonstrated accessibility expertise.
- Demonstrated command of navigating plan documents from schematic design and design development through construction documents.
- Ability to communicate highly specialized and technical information to a variety of audiences, in writing and verbally.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred knowledge:
- CAD experience.
- Adobe InDesign experience.
Personal qualities:
- Interest in highly specialized and technical work.
- Organized and super detail oriented.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently, and work independently when required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence, and integrity.
- Collaborative with strong focus on teamwork.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and be exposed to cold and hot interior and exterior temperatures for an extended period of time (while inspecting).
Travel Required
Local day and/or overnight travel is required. A valid and clean drivers license is required. The position requires site visits and potentially 20% - 50% travel depending on project and team needs.
Working Environment
This position is considered a hybrid role with some work performed in an office environment (approximately 3 days). Regular field work will involved trips to project sites as required.
Performance Standards
Performance will be evaluated against this job description, competencies for this level, and mutually agreed upon objectives, where necessary.
SWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or marital status.