Public Accessibility Advocate & Field Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Accessibility Specialist for the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to lead field accessibility assessments across built environments in NYC. You will work with City agencies, design professionals, and stakeholders to identify accessibility needs and provide practical recommendations.

Under supervision, you will document conditions, prepare reports, and contribute to shared guidelines for inspections, templates, and procedures to ensure inclusive

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in architecture, construction, engineering technology, building inspection, accessibility, project management, or related field.
• Ability to document conditions, manage multiple assignments, and produce clear reports and actionable next steps.
• Knowledge of accessibility concepts and basic architectural/ construction terms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for physical accessibility site visits, field visits, inspections, and follow-up assignments.
• Coordinate and attend field visits to City facilities, public buildings and events; document accessibility concerns.
• Prepare site visit reports with photos, measurements, and recommended actions for review.
• Assist with developing standard site visit procedures, checklists, and reporting templates.
• Apply knowledge of ADA standards and NYC Building Code to identify applicable accessibility requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Report writing

Communication with public

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience in community work

Job description

The City of New York seeks an Accessibility Specialist for the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to lead field accessibility assessments across built environments in NYC. You will work with City agencies, design professionals, and stakeholders to identify accessibility needs and provide practical recommendations.

Under supervision, you will document conditions, prepare reports, and contribute to shared guidelines for inspections, templates, and procedures to ensure inclusive