Job ID: MI-0630)
Hybrid/Local (Lansing ONLY) Govt WCAG Analyst (5 pages resume/15+) with digital accessibility, JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, Talkback experience
Location: Lansing, MI (DTMB)
Duration: 12 Months
-Interview Process: In-person interview process. Candidates MUST be able to interview in person, no exceptions. Likely to be a 1 round panel interview with hiring manager plus 2 other team members, but there could potentially be a second-round interview if the manager feels like it is needed
-Assignment duration: Assignment expected to be a 2+ year engagement, however, it will ultimately depend on business need
-Hybrid work Schedule (non-negotiable): This position will require in-office work on Tuesday and Wednesday each week, with the ability to work remote Monday, Thursday and Friday. In office days are mandatory and cannot be altered.
The resource must meet this requirement form the beginning
-Candidates MUST be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable
Skills:
Required Skills
1+ years of testing applications for digital accessibility
1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
Advanced skills using assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, Talkback
Preferred Skills
3+ years of testing applications for digital accessibility
Certification related to WCAG
Previous government experience
Job Description:
The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Agency Services MDOT team is seeking to hire a Web Accessibility Analyst to conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include standards for branding and digital accessibility. The contract has potential to extend beyond 2 years based upon SOM s needs.
Job Duties
Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications and documents for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications
o Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology
o Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
o Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
o Thoroughly document review results
Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results
Work closely with Michigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education
Some college
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