The location for the position is:
City of Philadelphia
1234 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Is this SO for a new position? Yes
- Is an onsite interview a must or is the hiring manager open to screening over a Skype (or other) video call for out of state candidates? Video call screening is acceptable for out-of-state candidates.
- How many interview rounds will be conducted for the position? Two (2) rounds
- Is there a chance of extension in the duration of the assignment, beyond the budget/duration included in the SO? Possible, subject to program needs and available funding.
- Will the position require the candidate to be onsite completely or there is a possibility of working remotely (partially/completely)? Hybrid preferred, remote is possible.
Position overview / Statement of Work
The Senior Accessibility Specialist will serve as the lead technical and strategic resource for designing,
implementing, and institutionalizing the City s digital accessibility program across Phila.gov and content
creation pipelines throughout the city. During the first six (6) months at 37.5 hours per week, the resource will
assess the City s current digital accessibility posture, develop an enterprise accessibility framework and
roadmap, establish testing and remediation workflows, and work to embed digital accessibility practices into
procurement, design, and development processes.
During the subsequent six (6) months, the resource will transition to an advisory and sustainment role
providing ongoing guidance, training, quality assurance reviews, and program maturation to ensure the City
can maintain and advance its accessibility efforts independently. The resource will work closely with OIT s
Digital Services team, departmental stakeholders, and vendor partners to ensure that accessibility is
integrated across the full lifecycle of digital products and services.
Work activities:
Identify non-compliant digital properties (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) in context of WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Implement the standard operating procedure for digital document creation and publishing Establish and develop automated and manual accessibility validation workflows, including tooling recommendations, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and quality assurance checkpoints for design,development, and procurement processes.
Required
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, including hands-on auditing, remediation, and program development.
Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA / AAA, Section 508, ADA Title II, and assistive technology (screenreaders, magnifiers, voice input, switch devices).
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise accessibility governanceframeworks, policies, and testing processes.
Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe, JAWS, NVDA) and experience integrating automated accessibility checks into CI/CD pipelines.
Highly Desired/Preferred
Experience working in or with government agencies, particularly on large-scale digital transformation or accessibility compliance initiatives.
Experience with Mobile App accessibility testing
Familiarity with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and common government technology platforms, with an understanding of how to embed accessibility into CMS workflows.
IAAP certification (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, or WAS) or equivalent professional credential.
Experience with inclusive design methodologies, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language content strategy.
Expected duration: 12 Months
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