Digital Accessibility Lead - WCAG, Training & Compliance

Garver; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to join our Transportation Business Line Strategic Communications team in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on improving digital content to meet WCAG guidelines and 508 requirements, with training responsibilities for staff.

The position is in-office, based from 60+ Garver offices, with preferred locations including Tampa, OK, TX, or MO. This role partners with IT, legal, engineering, and communications to advance accessibility strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, IT, web design, or related fields.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 or later success criteria.
• Demonstrated experience with Section 508 compliance and remediation.
• Experience remediating web pages, Microsoft Office files, PDFs, and Audio/Video files.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing and review tools (WAVE, ANDI, Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to identify accessibility issues and propose effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and remediate digital content for accessibility standards across documents and websites.
• Conduct accessibility audits and provide guidance on WCAG and other guidelines.
• Collaborate with content creators to develop accessible document best practices.
• Prepare and present reports on compliance status.
• Provide training and support on accessibility tools and techniques.
• Stay current with accessibility legislation and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate with IT, legal, engineering, and communications teams on accessibility strategies.
• Manage deliverable timelines with project managers.

Skills

WCAG knowledge

Section 508 remediation

Accessibility testing tools

Document remediation

Issue identification & solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, IT, web design, or related fields

Tools

WAVE

ANDI

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Garver is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to join our Transportation Business Line Strategic Communications team in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on improving digital content to meet WCAG guidelines and 508 requirements, with training responsibilities for staff.

The position is in-office, based from 60+ Garver offices, with preferred locations including Tampa, OK, TX, or MO. This role partners with IT, legal, engineering, and communications to advance accessibility strategies.