ADA Quality Assurance Specialist
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct field audits and compliance evaluations of WMATA transit facilities to identify accessibility deficiencies in alignment with ADA, ABA, and CFR standards. Document audit findings with detailed code references, enter and manage data using SharePoint, Maximo, and Excel databases, and develop inspection checklists and monthly Quality Assurance reports. Analyze results to support remediation planning, prioritize defects based on severity and safety, and generate dashboards for stakeholders. Collaborate with SWACC staff and external partners to integrate findings into capital planning and project development cycles. Requires a registered PE or Architect in Virginia, Maryland, or DC with ten years of progressive experience in accessible design and transportation facility reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or architecture
- Registered PE or Architect in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in accessible design, ADA/DOT (49 CFR Part 37) compliance, and architectural/engineering design review for transportation facilities
- Demonstrated ability to review civil engineering and architectural drawings, site plans, and calculations for full compliance with ADA Standards for Transportation, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), and Section 504 usability requirements
- Proven capability to identify deficiencies and propose workable, usable, and cost-effective accessible design solutions for civil and architectural projects
- Experience conducting accessibility reviews for transportation facilities, including bus stops, rail stations, vehicles, and related infrastructure
- Experience in the review of raised lettering and braille tactile signage for ADA compliance and usability
- Experience performing ADA substantial completion inspections, preparing compliance punch-lists, and referencing applicable ADA standards to ensure resolution of deficiencies
- Proficiency in auditing and data management tools, including Microsoft SharePoint, Maximo, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat
- Proficiency communicating findings, defect prioritization, and remediation recommendations for integration into WMATA's capital planning
Desired Qualifications
- AutoCAD drawing experience
- Master's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or architecture
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