Digital Accessibility Specialist

Mbi Llc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital accessibility firm is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to enhance compliance with accessibility regulations. The role involves evaluating and remediating digital content, conducting tests, and applying established testing methodologies. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, knowledge of WCAG standards, and effective communication skills. A 2-year college degree or equivalent technical study is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about digital inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation.
• Experience with various assistive technologies and color contrast analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and remediate digital documents to meet accessibility guidelines.
• Conduct manual and automated tests to verify compliance.
• Use automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.

Skills

Digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation

Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion

Knowledge of usability principles and user-centered design

Understanding of WCAG and Revised Section 508 Standards

Ability to test using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks for mobile and non-mobile platforms

Experience with assistive technologies and color contrast analyzer

Experience using automated accessibility testing tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Adept at liaising with multiple stakeholders

Effective verbal and written communications

Education

2-year college degree or equivalent technical study

Job description

Overview

The Digital Accessibility Specialist will support a PSERS accessibility initiative by evaluating, testing, remediating, and creating digital content to ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and remediate digital documents (including forms, PDFs, and other formats) to meet guidelines and standards.
• Conduct both manual and automated tests to verify compliance.
• Apply established testing methodologies, including keyboard-only navigation, screen reader testing, and use of other assistive technologies.
• Utilize automated accessibility testing tools, manual testing methodologies (keyboard, screen reader, etc.) and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS).
• Track and clearly document all testing and remediation processes and results.
• Perform related work as required.

Years of Relevant Experience

2 years digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation.

Preferred Education

2-year college degree or equivalent technical study.

Skills Matrix

• Digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation – Required, 2 years
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion – Required
• Knowledge of usability principles and user-centered design – Required
• Understanding of WCAG and Revised Section 508 Standards – Required
• Ability to test using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks for mobile and non-mobile platforms – Required
• Experience with assistive technologies and color contrast analyzer – Required
• Experience using automated accessibility testing tools – RequiredAbility to self-direct creation of test plans, documentation of test strategies, cases, test results, and remediation recommendations – Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Required
• Adept at liaising with multiple stakeholders – Required
• Effective verbal and written communications – Required
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies – Highly desired
• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility – Highly desired
• PDF Accessibility Essentials (Adobe Experience League) – Highly desired
• Certified Document Remediation Specialist (508 Institute) – Highly desired
• Accessible Document Specialist – Highly desired
• 2-year college degree or equivalent technical study – Highly desired