Accessible Web Content & SEO Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency - DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is inviting applications for a Website Content Specialist to manage accessible digital content across the department’s public website and intranet. The role emphasizes WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508 compliance, with emphasis on metadata, formatting, and taxonomy.

You will perform HTML remediation, apply SEO metadata, and generate monthly accessibility and analytics reports to guide continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience remediating pages for WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508 compliance.
• Experience with content management systems and HTML/CSS updates.
• Experience using automated accessibility checkers and SEO tools.
• Proficiency in quality control with attention to detail and established workflows.

Responsibilities

• Publish and update content on DHCD’s external website and Intranet following workflows and guidelines.
• Ensure content aligns with taxonomy, navigation, and metadata standards.
• Remediate documents and perform HTML accessibility fixes to meet WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508."
• Apply SEO metadata and support site performance improvements.
• Generate monthly analytics and accessibility reports with actionable recommendations.
• Maintain CMS process documentation and accessibility remediation procedures.
• Provide basic guidance to staff on preparing accessible, web-ready documents.

Skills

WCAG 2.2 AA

HTML/CSS

CMS experience

SEO tools

Accessibility testing

Tools

Siteimprove

Drupal

SharePoint

Job description

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is inviting applications for a Website Content Specialist to manage accessible digital content across the department’s public website and intranet. The role emphasizes WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508 compliance, with emphasis on metadata, formatting, and taxonomy.

You will perform HTML remediation, apply SEO metadata, and generate monthly accessibility and analytics reports to guide continuous improvement.