Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible telework options

Professional development

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The Virginia State Corporation Commission is seeking a Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist in Richmond. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring all digital content complies with accessibility standards, including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508.

You will engage with staff and vendors to develop remediation plans and deliver reports. Responsibilities include audits, training programs, and collaboration across teams to enhance accessible design, documents, and applications while adapting to

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accessibility compliance experience; bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience applying ADA, Section 508, and WCAG guidelines.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
• Strong communication and ability to explain accessibility to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop accessibility frameworks and guide accessible solutions.
• Conduct audits, resolve compliance issues, and implement remediation plans.
• Create remediation plans with clear prioritization and technical specs.
• Use automated testing tools and manual evaluation techniques.
• Balance technical feasibility with user experience and compliance requirements.
• Work with staff to improve integration of accessible best practices.
• Develop and deliver accessibility training programs.

Skills

Accessibility compliance

ADA/508/WCAG

Assistive technologies

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe accessibility tools

Job description

Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Anticipated Salary Range: $60,278-$80,000

The State Corporation Commission's (SCC) Division of Information Resources (IRD) is seeking a Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist. Located in downtown Richmond, the SCC is an independent state agency that balances the interests of citizens, businesses, and customers in regulating Virginia's business and economic concerns. The Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist engages with SCC staff and vendors to ensure all digital content, publicly available documents, software, and applications comply with accessibility standards including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. This role combines technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to build inclusive experiences across websites, documents, and services while adapting to evolving standards and assistive technologies. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule, including 3 days in office and 2 days of teleworking each week. The SCC offers career growth and professional development opportunities including on-the-job training, certifications, and designations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop accessibility frameworks and guide the creation of accessible solutions
• Conduct audits, resolve compliance issues, and implement remediation plans
• Create detailed remediation plans that provide clear guidance on addressing accessibility barriers with appropriate prioritization and technical specifications
• Use automated testing tools and manual evaluation techniques to test systems and deliver reports
• Balance technical feasibility, user experience, and knowledge of compliance requirements to address needs of individuals with various disabilities through solutions that enhance digital and document usability
• Work with staff to improve the integration of accessible best practices within the SCC
• Develop and deliver accessibility training programs tailored to different organizational roles, including developers, designers, content creators, and management teams
• Provide internal staff training and deliver exceptional customer service
• Perform related work as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years or more of professional experience in accessibility compliance and a bachelor’s degree or higher; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience totaling six (6) or more years
• Demonstrated experience applying ADA requirements, Section 508 standards, and WCAG guidelines in organizational contexts
• Knowledge of assistive technologies, including screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), magnification tools, speech recognition software, and alternative input devices used by individuals with disabilities
• Understanding of legal frameworks governing accessibility, including ADA Title II and III requirements, Section 508 standards, and related state and local accessibility regulations
• Strong computer skills, including demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe and their embedded accessibility tools
• Experience conducting comprehensive accessibility audits of websites, applications, and documents using automated and manual evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to create detailed remediation plans
• Experience developing and delivering accessibility training programs
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accessibility requirements in clear, actionable terms appropriate to various stakeholder audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Commission staff, industry personnel, and the general public

SCC Information

Located in downtown Richmond, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) is an independent state agency with regulatory authority over public utilities, insurance, state-chartered financial institutions, investment securities, retail franchising, and utility and railroad safety, as well as serving as the state’s central filing office for businesses. The SCC is also charged with administering Virginia's health insurance marketplace. The SCC's structure is unique. No other state has a single agency with such a broad array of regulatory responsibility.

The SCC offers its employees rewarding, impactful public service work; flexible telework options and work-life balance; and professional development opportunities. We foster a high-performing workforce with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and alignment with the SCC's mission and strategic goals. Core benefits include competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, leave programs, and paid state holidays. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. The state funds a short and long-term disability program. As a state agency, SCC employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The SCC regulates various companies and industries in Virginia. To avoid any conflict, employees are required to sign a Conflict of Interest Form and must dispose of any stock they hold in a regulated company or dispose of any licenses or certificates they hold in any industry regulated by the SCC unless otherwise permitted. Employees also shall report employment of household members by a regulated company.

The SCC prohibits immediate family members of an employee, including a spouse, child, stepchild, sibling, step- and half-sibling, parent, step-parent, or other household member of the employee, from working in the same Division or being in the same management hierarchy. In addition, the SCC prohibits romantic or intimate relationships among managers and employees in the same management hierarchy.

The SCC does not provide employer sponsorship. We use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The SCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer, we value and encourage veterans and members of the Reserves and National Guard to apply.

The information you submit must clearly demonstrate your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Interview consideration is based on the information submitted online. If requested, the SCC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation to provide access to the application and interview process. A background investigation is conducted on the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

This position is classified in the SCC Salary Structure as Pay Grade 9 or 11 and will be non-exempt or exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The starting salary will be commensurate with a candidate’s qualifications and will be within the starting salary range posted in this advertisement.