Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist [Must have WCAG 2.1AA Remediation & ADA]- REMOTE

Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist [Must have WCAG 2.1AA Remediation & ADA]
REMOTE
Interview Process: 1 round, virtual (video required)
Duration of the Contract: 6 Months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Work Location: Role is 100% remote
Candidate location: No SC residency required. Open to nationwide candidates. Candidates must be comfortable working EST zones.
Additional details: Some travel onsite may be required, less than 25%.

Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist to assist with the process of assessing and remediating its web content, specifically, content offered in .docx and .pdf format. SCJB offers hundreds of court forms to assist litigants with accessing the South Carolina court 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.

Please list any additional details: 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 SCJB 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

Required Education and/or Certifications:

Preferred Education and/or Certifications:

• CPACC

• IAAP ADS certification

• Appropriate education and work experience accepted

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