Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

ADA
Accessibility
WCAG
ICT
Web Content
IAAP
CPACC
ADS
UX

Job Details

Title : Business Analyst - 8740 Location : Columbia, SC
Duration : 6 + Months
Client : State of SC - Judicial Branch

100% remote Description : Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist (WCAG/ADA/Section 508)

Due to the newly issued Americans with Disabilities Act regulations relating to web accessibility, the South Carolina Judicial Branch (SCJB) is looking for a Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist to assist with the process of assessing and remediating its web content, specifically, content offered in .docx and .pdf format.

SCJB offers hundreds of court forms to assist litigants with accessing the South Carolina court system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing and remediating existing court forms in fillable Word and PDF formats for compliance with WCAG 2.1AA as applied through WCAG2ICT.

The Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and remediating digital documents (Word and PDF) to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. This role requires deep hands-on knowledge of document tagging, alt text, reading order, and screen reader compatibility. Working independently, they will ensure large volumes of documents achieve full ADA compliance and pass accessibility validation tools and assistive technology testing.

The Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist will work to assess and remediate Word and PDF files provided by court administration to ensure their compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines as applied through WCAG2ICT. They will be responsible for tracking the status of each form they are assigned.

Must Have/Required Skills:

  • 7-12 years of experience in document accessibility testing and remediation
  • 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Word WCAG 2.1 AA Remediation (styles, headings, alt text, reading order)
  • 3+ years PDF WCAG 2.1 AA Remediation Experience (tagging,logical structure, forms, links)
  • 3+ years of experience with accessibility testing tools
  • Ability to research laws, analyze policies and procedures, and interpret complex regulations
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Problem-solving solutions to bring SCJB into compliance
  • Collaborate with diverse teams with various teams to ensure compliance
  • Proficient with relevant technology such as compliance management software and accessibility tools
  • Manage sensitive information and situations
  • Ability to train staff on creating compliant documents
  • Microsoft Word (styles, headings, alt text, reading order)
  • PDF (tagging, logical structure, forms, links)

Preferred/Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience with court forms or orders
  • UX compliance

Preferred Education and/or Certifications:

  • CPACC
  • IAAP ADS certification
  • Appropriate education and work experience accepted
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