Section 508 Document Remediation Specialist

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 69.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks an accessibility professional to remediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs, web, and multimedia content for Section 508 compliance. You will fix reading order, headings, tables, forms, hyperlinks, and color contrast while performing manual and automated testing with assistive technologies.

Responsibilities include preparing remediation logs and guidance for content and web teams, ensuring conformance with 508 and WCAG, and supporting federal education/government programs.

Qualifikationen

• At least 1 year of Section 508 accessibility remediation experience
• Proficiency remediating PDF and Microsoft 365 documents
• Knowledge of federal accessibility requirements and WCAG Level AA success criteria
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies
• Strong attention to detail, quality assurance, documentation, and client communication skills
• Ability to obtain government clearance
• DHS Trusted Tester, IAAP CPACC, IAAP WAS, or related accessibility certification preferred
• Experience supporting higher education/federal government programs or contracts preferred
• Experience with SharePoint Online and accessible multimedia preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Aufgaben

• Review and remediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, web, and multimedia content for Section 508 compliance
• Correct document structure, reading order, headings, tables, forms, hyperlinks, color contrast, and alternative text
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing, including assistive technology checks
• Validate conformance with applicable Section 508 and WCAG requirements
• Prepare accessibility findings, remediation logs, and compliance documentation
• Provide practical accessibility guidance to content, communications, training, and web teams

Kenntnisse

Section 508 Remediation

WCAG AA Compliance

Accessibility Testing Tools

Microsoft 365 Document Remediation

DHS Trusted Tester Certification

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SharePoint Online

PDF Remediation Tools

Microsoft 365

Assistive Technologies

Jobbeschreibung

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Section 508 accessibility remediation experience
• Proficiency remediating PDF and Microsoft 365 documents
• Knowledge of federal accessibility requirements and WCAG Level AA success criteria
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies
• Strong attention to detail, quality assurance, documentation, and client communication skills
• Ability to obtain government clearance
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• DHS Trusted Tester, IAAP CPACC, IAAP WAS, or related accessibility certification preferred
• Experience supporting higher education/federal government programs or contracts preferred
• Experience with SharePoint Online and accessible multimedia preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Section 508 compliance and WCAG Level AA standards, with a strong focus on document remediation and accessibility testing. Proficient in providing guidance and documentation to ensure adherence to federal accessibility requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Section 508 Accessibility Remediation
• WCAG Level AA Compliance
• Accessibility Testing Tools
• Microsoft 365 Document Remediation
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification

Hard Skills

• Document Structure Correction
• Accessibility Testing
• Hyperlink Validation
• Alternative Text Implementation
• Color Contrast Adjustment
• Reading Order Correction
• Table and Form Remediation
• Compliance Documentation Preparation
• Assistive Technology Checks
• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Client Communication
• Documentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• DHS Trusted Tester
• IAAP CPACC
• IAAP WAS

Industry Keywords

• Federal Accessibility Requirements
• Higher Education Programs
• Accessibility Guidance
• Remediation Logs
• Compliance Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft 365
• PDF Remediation Tools
• SharePoint Online
• Assistive Technologies

Job Responsibilities

• Review and remediate Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, web, and multimedia content for Section 508 compliance
• Correct document structure, reading order, headings, tables, forms, hyperlinks, color contrast, and alternative text
• Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing, including assistive technology checks
• Validate conformance with applicable Section 508 and WCAG requirements
• Prepare accessibility findings, remediation logs, and compliance documentation
• Provide practical accessibility guidance to content, communications, training, and web teams