Remote Section 508 Accessibility Specialist

Global Language System

United States

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Global Language System is seeking a Section 508 Compliance Specialist to prepare and review accessible FSA documents and PDFs, collaborating with translation and DTP teams to address accessibility throughout production.

The role requires remediation of Word and PDF files, verification of reading order and structure, and testing with accessibility tools. This remote position supports multilingual deliverables and government-compliance projects.

Qualifications

Experience remediating accessible Word documents and tagged PDFs.
Knowledge of Revised Section 508 Standards and document accessibility practices.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Word accessibility features; knowledge of PDF checking tools.

Responsibilities

Remediate and quality-check Word and PDF files against Section 508 requirements and project instructions.
Verify structure, tags, reading order, headings, tables, alt text, embedded text, links, and form labels.
Test documents with accessibility tools and perform manual checks beyond automated results.
Document findings, correct issues, and retest files before delivery.
Help prepare accessible Word text scripts for infographics when requested.
Respond to findings from Government accessibility testing and coordinate corrections with the production team.