Job Description:
***Crop to Crop resumes are accepted
Location Requirement: Onsite or Remote Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Position is 100% remote within the state of WI
The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist creates, updates and develops accessibility testing processes and
procedures for specific internal groups to improve teamwork, efficiency and will be expected to educate
and provide staff with technical support in creating accessible web sites and content, conventional
documents, data dashboards, web applications, videos and other digital information that is created by
BTM.
The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist will assist individuals and teams in using tools like Adobe Acrobat
Pro, WAVE, Lighthouse, Color Contrast Analyzer, NVDA Screen Reader, Microsoft accessibility checkers
and manual keyboard navigation techniques to ensure that people using assistive technology are able to
access our programs, services and activities while following federal and state guidelines for accessibility.
Additional ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of disability law including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2), industry standards and best practices.
- Extensive knowledge of web communication accessibility barriers.
- Mid to expert knowledge of current HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
- Ability to work independently, or with little supervision as well as the ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to describe actions required to a non-technical audience.
- Knowledge of Internet/Intranet application design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance methodologies.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, database tools, graphic design tools, and page layout tools.
- Strong problem determination and resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills.
Required Skills:
- 2-4 years of ADA Accessibility experience with websites, applications, forms, PDF and conventional documents.
- 2-4 years hands-on experience in using tools like WAVE, Lighthouse, NVDA, Acrobat PRO, manual keyboard testing.
- Candidate must display drive and urgency in getting tasks completed quickly
Desired Skills: (2-3 allowed)
- Developing documentation or checklists for staff
- Professional collaboration across all levels of the organization.
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