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Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist


Reference Number: BTSCBA40

Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist
experience  Not Disclosed
location  Columbia, SC (100% Remote)
duration  6 Months
salary  Not Disclosed
jobtype  Not Disclosed
Industry  Government - State
duration  $77.19/hour - $82.19/hour
Job Description

Some travel onsite may be required, less than 25%.

Description:

Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist (WCAG/ADA/Section 508)

The client 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. The client offers hundreds of court forms to assist litigants with accessing the client  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.

Job Duties

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 client 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


Notes:

100% remote
Some travel onsite may be required, less than 25%.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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