Role: 508 Compliance Specialist (Web Content Administrator)
Company: Arch Systems
Client: National Eye Institute (NEI)
Location: Remote
Type: Consulting/FT
Role Overview:
The 508 Compliance Specialist (Web Content Administrator) will be responsible for ensuring that web content and digital assets comply with Section 508 standards and other accessibility regulations. This role involves working closely with web developers, designers, content creators, and other stakeholders to make sure that all digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. The specialist will audit web content, conduct accessibility testing, and provide recommendations for improvements to meet and maintain compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Accessibility Compliance: Ensure that all web content complies with Section 508 standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
Technical Audits: Conduct technical audits of websites and web applications to identify accessibility issues.
Testing and Validation: Perform manual and automated accessibility testing using various tools and methodologies across different browsers and devices.
Training and Support: Provide training and support to web developers, content creators, and other stakeholders on accessibility best practices and guidelines.
Recommendations and Remediation: Develop and communicate actionable recommendations for improving accessibility and work with development teams to implement these changes.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of accessibility issues, testing results, and remediation efforts.
Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with the latest accessibility technologies, standards, and legal requirements.
Experience: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in web accessibility, including working with HTML, JavaScript, and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications).
Technical Skills: Proficient in accessibility auditing and testing across various computing systems and devices.
Tools and Software: Familiarity with accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, AXE, or JAWS.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of accessibility standards and regulations, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1.
Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex accessibility issues and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $75.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote