Digital Accessibility Specialist
Hybrid in Harrisburg, PA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

OP Consulting Group LLC
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Job Details
Skills
- DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY
- WCAG
- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
- JAWS
- VOICEOVER
- DRAGON NATURALLY SPEAKING
- ZOOMTEXT
- AUTOMATED ACCESSIBILITY TESTING TOOLS
- ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTORS
- SECTION 508
- 508 INSTITUTE
- WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES
- WCAG 2.1
Summary
The specialist will support a accessibility initiative by evaluating, testing, remediating, and creating digital content to ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements. The specialist will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Evaluate and remediate digital documents (including forms, PDFs, and other formats) to meet guidelines and standards.
- Conduct both manual and automated tests to verify compliance.
- Apply established testing methodologies, including keyboard-only navigation, screen reader testing, and use of other assistive technologies.
- Utilize automated accessibility testing tools, manual testing methodologies (keyboard, screen reader, etc.), and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS).
- Track and clearly document all testing and remediation processes and results.
- Performs related work as required.
Years of Relevant Experience
- 2 years digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation.
Preferred Education
- 2-year college degree or equivalent technical study.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion.
- Knowledge of usability principles and user-centered design.
- Understanding of the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Revised Section 508 Standards.
- Ability to test using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks (e.g., accessibility inspectors) for mobile and non-mobile platforms.
- Experience with assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText), color contrast analyzer.
- Experience using automated accessibility testing tools.
- Ability to self-direct creation of test plans to include documentation of test strategies and cases, test results, and remediation recommendations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adept at liaising with multiple stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communications.
Preferred Experience and Training
- Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification.
- Accessible Technology Certified Professional.
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies.
- Web Accessibility Specialist (specialization in HTML, JavaScript, WCAG).
- Certified Professional in Web Accessibility.
- PDF Accessibility Essentials (Adobe Experience League).
- Certified Document Remediation Specialist (508 Institute).
- Accessible Document Specialist.
Desired working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch)
- Dice Id: 91138017
- Position Id: 26-00218
- Posted 4 hours ago
Company Info
About OP Consulting Group LLC
OP Consulting Group was formed by an IT Consultant who was frustrated with the current practices in the staffing industry. With a determination to bring change in the staffing practices, we came up with some bold business practices. We also offer complimenting services of Training and Consulting.
We are not just a middleman but are your partner to help turn your goals into reality. We do not see a job opportunity as a single transaction but the beginning of a long-term relationship.
OP Consulting Group’s promises to you are:
• Upfront and transparent pay rate
• We keep low margins
• Frequent and proactive communication of submission status
• We only work with direct clients or prime vendors
• On-time payment


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