Quality Specialist

Jobot Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Freelance work

Job summary

An innovative government contracting company is seeking a Quality Specialist to ensure Section 508 compliance across multiple projects. This role involves reviewing and editing various documents, providing guidance on accessibility policies, and conducting thorough audits based on established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing and accessibility compliance, with a passion for improving content for individuals with disabilities. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and offers flexible freelance work opportunities, making a meaningful impact in the field of quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years of editing and compliance experience.
• DHS Trusted Tester certification is optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit courseware and documents for Section 508 compliance.
• Provide testing and remediation reports for web-based content.
• Mentor junior staff on editorial and compliance guidelines.

Skills

Editing

Section 508 compliance

Accessibility testing

Use of Assistive Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NVDA

JAWS

Job description

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Job Details

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Salary: $25 - $30 per hour

A Bit About Us

Government contracting company.

Why join us?

Freelance work, flexible scheduling.

Summary

The Quality Specialist will provide Section 508 compliance checks and remediation as well as editing across the company and multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Current DHS Trusted Tester certification (Optional).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in reviewing and editing a wide range of courseware, documents, and corporate publications.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting the Section 508 compliance checking and remediation of eLearning and training-related documents (PDFs, Word files, and PPT files), using DHS Trusted Tester protocols.

Preferred To Have

• Editing and Section 508 compliance experience for products for the Federal Government (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Review and edit a wide range of courseware, documents, and corporate publications including training materials, proposals, website copy, etc.
• Provide assistance and advice on information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility policies and help ensure compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act standards for persons with disabilities.
• Perform complete audits and validation testing on software and documents, based upon Section 508 and/or W3C WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines.
• Provide testing, remediation, and compliance reports for web-based/multimedia content.
• Provide testing, remediation, and final assessable electronic documents (Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Use Assistive Technologies, such as screen reader software (NVDA, JAWS), and Accessibility test tools.
• Write detailed findings to document identified issues and recommend potential solutions and best practices for remediation of accessibility violations.
• Validate editing and/or Section 508 compliance efforts of more junior staff.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to personnel related to editorial and Section 508 guidelines.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Business Consulting and Services