Regarding interviews- Initial is via Teams. If there are second interviews, PSERS prefers that they be in-person (5 North 5th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101).
Regarding work setup- PSERS prefers the position to be hybrid, coming into the office 1 or 2 days a week. The day(s) can be discussed during the interview.
The resource will be full-time through 6/30/2026, with the possibility to extend beyond the end of the current fiscal year.
Desired working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch)
The Digital Accessibility Specialist will support a PSERS 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
Digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation
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
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
2-year college degree or equivalent technical study
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