IT Support Specialist 1 - Document Accessibility Remediation Technician

Josh Pros LLC; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is seeking an Accessibility Remediation Technician to contribute to an agency-wide project addressing accessibility in PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint documents. The role includes on-the-job training, established procedures, and guidance from a project supervisor.

Ideal for someone with general IT skills, detail orientation, and adaptability to new software tools.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of computers and software applications.
• File management and office technology experience (2 years).
• Modify document structure and accessibility elements such as tags, headings, lists, reading order, tables, links, images.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro or other PDF editing software (2 years).
• Experience with document processing, data entry, and records management.
• Quality assurance and high-volume production-oriented work (2 years).
• Equidox PDF Remediation Software experience is highly desired (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training related to PDF accessibility and remediation procedures.
• Learn and use specialised software to identify and correct accessibility issues within PDF documents.
• Remediate PDFs by adjusting tags, headings, lists, reading order, and tables.
• Perform automated checks and basic manual quality assurance.
• Coordinate with the agency webmaster to upload accessible documents and replace non-accessible ones.
• Maintain accurate records of remediation status and file organization.

Skills

General computer knowledge

Software applications

File management

Accessibility basics

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PDF remediation

Data entry

Records management

Quality assurance

High-volume production

Equidox PDF Remediation Software

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Equidox PDF Remediation Software

Job description

Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). 10 openings on a 10-person document remediation team. Limit one submittal per supplier.

Assignment details

• Start date: 12 October 2026
• End date: 28 February 2027
• Client site: 2 MLK Jr. Dr. SE, 18th Floor - East Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334
• Work mode: remote, but candidates must be local to the Atlanta area
• Rate: $25/hr C2C

Candidates must have their own equipment:

• High-speed internet access
• Ability to remote in to DCH systems via WebLink

Role classification

under direct supervision, provides management information system user support on a continuing basis, either by phone or site visit, and troubleshoots end-user problems.

Job summary

The DCH Accessibility Remediation Technician will contribute to an agency-wide project to remediate accessibility issues in static documents such as PDFs, Word documents and PowerPoint presentations. The selected individual will receive on-the-job training, established procedures, and ongoing guidance and oversight from the project supervisor. This position is well suited to someone with general IT skills, strong computer proficiency, good attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and consistently use new software tools and technical procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training related to PDF accessibility, document remediation procedures, and the software tools used by the organisation
• Learn and use specialised software to identify and correct accessibility issues within PDF documents
• Review assigned PDF files and perform remediation tasks according to established procedures and instructions
• Modify document structure and accessibility elements such as tags, headings, lists, reading order, tables, links, images and document properties as directed by established procedures
• Use automated accessibility-checking tools to identify potential issues and verify completed work
• Perform basic manual quality checks of remediated documents
• Coordinate with the agency webmaster to upload accessible documents and replace existing non-accessible ones
• Work with the project supervisor to resolve questions, review unfamiliar issues, and determine how complex documents should be handled
• Escalate documents or accessibility issues that fall outside established procedures or require advanced remediation
• Follow documented workflows and consistently apply established remediation standards
• Maintain accurate records of assigned documents, work completed, remediation status, and any issues requiring additional review
• Manage and organise electronic files in accordance with established file-naming, storage and document-control procedures
• Process a high volume of documents while maintaining accuracy and meeting established productivity expectations
• Incorporate feedback from the supervisor and quality-review process into subsequent work
• Protect confidential or sensitive information contained within organisational documents
• Perform other related technical and project-support duties as assigned

Requirements

• Required:
• General knowledge of computers
• software applications
• file management and common office technology - 2 years
• Modify document structure and accessibility elements such as tags
• headings
• lists
• reading order
• tables
• links
• images and document properties - 2 years
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro or other PDF editing software - 2 years
• Experience with document processing
• data entry
• records management
• quality assurance
• or other high-volume production-oriented work - 2 years
• Highly desired:
• Experience using Equidox PDF Remediation Software - 1 year
• Additional minimum qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to learn new software applications and technical processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors or inconsistencies
• Ability to follow written procedures and step-by-step technical instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive
• detail-oriented computer work accurately and consistently
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and assignments while maintaining accurate work records
• Ability to communicate questions
• problems and progress effectively with a supervisor
• Ability to work independently after training
• while seeking guidance when appropriate
• Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts
• assistive technology
• or accessibility standards
• Equipment (candidate provided):
• High-speed internet access
• Ability to remote in to DCH systems via WebLink
• Work mode: remote
• but must be local to the Atlanta area
• Duration: 12 October 2026 to 28 February 2027
• Openings: 10 - limit one submittal per supplier