Posting number: 17006
Department: County Clerk's Office
Job classification: Clerk
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support
SummaryHarris County
Position Overview:
The Operations - ADA team, is seeking a passionate advocate for individuals with accessibility needs with a commitment to ensuring compliance with the Department of Justice settlement agreement and ADA standards. The individual will work collaboratively within a team to support the ADA Manager and Senior ADA Associates in development and implementation of strategic goals for addressing the accessibility needs of Harris County voters. The ideal candidate has strong work ethic, is attentive to detail, is a self-starter, and is passionate and proactive about increasing accessibility to voters in Harris County. Under the overall direction of the ADA Manager, the ADA Associate is responsible for the following ADA and accessibility duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct physical accessibility surveys of polling locations in Harris County using appropriate tools.
Advise election judges on how to implement temporary remedies appropriately based on the approved checklists.
Create diagrams and sketches of polling locations and voting rooms.
Evaluate polling locations for ADA issues and documents them by photographing and labeling appropriately.
Consult with Senior ADA Compliance Associate for quality control of checklists and verifications of temporary remedies.
Conduct site visits to polling places and evaluate for compliance.
Attend all recommended and required trainings, including surveyor training.
Assist in real time with ADA concerns during the election period.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Examples of dutiesMust meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.Education:- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of 2010 ADA Accessible Standards a plus
- Ability to troubleshoot.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to create and implement procedures.
- Adept in working with and analyzing information and other quantitative data.
- Attentive to detail and consistently thorough.
- Familiarity with technology and tools.
- Experience in facility investigations/assessments.
- Experience in trade, construction, or design.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Supplemental informationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work
Temp Full-time | Position End Date: 11/6/2026 - This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County–contracted agency.
Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Overtime hours as required to include extended hours and weekends during election periods.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
A majority of this job will be conducted in the field at locations being inspected.
You will be exposed to outdoor temperatures for a majority of the day.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- $17.00 Hourly
Work Location:
15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports To: ADA Manager
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.