508 Compliance Specialist - Remote

Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Services Advisory Group is seeking a 508 Compliance Specialist to format, review, and perform Section 508 accessibility work on reports, analyses, and studies for local, state, and federal agencies. You will test interfaces with screen readers, fix PDFs and Word/PowerPoint files to WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level A/AA, develop templates, ensure consistent styles, and coordinate deadlines across teams.

Strong attention to detail and proficiency with Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel and Acrobat are

Qualifications

• Degree in English, technical writing, journalism, communication or related field (preferred).
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and document remediation.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and SharePoint; PowerPoint, Excel, Visio a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, formatting, and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and adherence to technical requirements for clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct automated and manual Section 508 remediation on reports, analyses, studies, and digital assets.
• Fix and format PDFs, Word/PowerPoint files to meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level A and AA.
• Test user interfaces using screen readers and keyboard navigation.
• Develop templates and formats for company documents; apply HSAG standards and contract requirements.
• Use Word styles to ensure standardized templates with document fields and features.
• Adhere to timelines; provide quick turnaround and coordinate progress across teams.
• Work extended hours to meet project deadlines as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Section 508 compliance

Document remediation

WCAG

PDF formatting

Screen readers

Word

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Degree in English/technical writing/communications

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Word

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the quality of healthcare?

Are you ready to leverage your talents to make healthcare better for everyone?

Do you want the opportunity to give back to your community?

Do you want to have fun at work?

Then join the growing team at Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) that is transforming the delivery of healthcare in the United States!

Summary

The 508 Compliance Specialist is responsible for formatting, reviewing, and performing Section 508 compliance (digital accessibility) on a variety of reports, written analyses, and studies, along with other deliverables produced by HSAG for local, state, and federal agencies. This detail-oriented individual will work with various teams to ensure HSAG’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Essential Competencies, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Conduct automated and manual Section 508 compliance remediation on reports, written analyses, studies, and digital assets as required by contracts.

• Fix and format PDFs, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint files, and multimedia so they comply with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level A and AA standards.

• Test user interfaces using screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

• Assist in developing templates and formats for company documents. Apply appropriate layout, format, and styles in accordance with HSAG standards as well as contract requirements.

• Use approved styles and formats in Microsoft Word to ensure standardized templates, including document fields and advanced Word features.

• Adhere to timelines for all deliverables. Quick turnaround time is required.

• Coordinate internal workflows and track project progress.

• Work extended hours to meet project deadlines, as needed.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Degree in English, technical writing, journalism, communication, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable, including an associate’s degree or certification.
• Experience with Section 508 compliance and document remediation to ensure digital accessibility.
• Advanced experience with and understanding of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and SharePoint; proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio are a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, formatting, and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and adherence to technical requirements for clients.

Other Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey technical information accurately and clearly.
• Experience with Section 508 accessibility standards and remediating documents.
• Ability to handle a large volume of detailed material under deadline pressure.
• Must handle several projects simultaneously and prioritize time accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Must be a quick learner and be flexible.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites and Acrobat Pro.

$58,000 - $70,000 a year

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs requiring non-regular work hours, or technological developments).

HSAG is an EEO Employer of Veterans protected under Section 4212.

If you have special needs and require assistance completing our employment application process, please feel free to contact us.

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