Job Title: Section 508 Specialist

Job Description:

We are looking for a experienced Section 508 Specialist to join our team as a contractor. The ideal candidate will possess experience in conducting Section 508 assessment, testing, remediation, and (potentially) training. Our agency coordinates Section 508 remediation and other accessibility-related work for a number of federal government agencies and private sector companies. Interacting with our project coordinator, you would be a part of our accessibility team making documents, presentations, web assets, and other products Section 508 compliant, meeting strict standards of some of high-profile clients, and sometimes operating in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Experience in remediation of electronic documents (PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for Section 508
Regular Assessments: Conduct regular assessments to evaluate compliance with Section 508 standards.
Reporting: Generate reports on accessibility compliance for the client stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Knowledge: Strong understanding of Section 508 standards and accessibility requirements.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using accessibility assessment tools and software.
Detail-Oriented: Ability to identify and document accessibility issues accurately and quickly.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address accessibility challenges.
Experience with testing tools such as JAWS, NVDA, CommonLook, Color Contrast Analyzer, and WebAIM.
Experience with web accessibility testing tools such as Deque Axe, ANDI, SiteImprove, MicroAssist, and Wave.

Preferred:

Certifications: Certification in accessibility (such as CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) is a plus.
Government Experience: Experience working with federal government agencies or similar environments.
Continuous Improvement: Commitment to staying updated with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
You must be a U.S citizen, with your own equipment and up-to-date applications/tools necessary to perform on a remote, contract basis.

RGM Incorporated

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