Web Accessibility Specialist

ATC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a detail-oriented Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist to audit, remediate, and maintain all web content and digital assets for ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA/2.2 compliance. The role supports the Office of Strategic Communications / Digital Services team in ensuring accessibility across GDOT's online channels.

The successful candidate will audit websites, implement ARIA roles, manage SharePoint content, and collaborate with content

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Webmaster, Front-End Developer, or Web Accessibility Specialist.
• Hands-on SharePoint development and accessibility remediation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessibility audits on GDOT public websites, portals, and applications.
• Remediate issues to WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance.
• Develop and maintain SharePoint pages, templates, web parts, and CSS/JS integrations.
• Collaborate with content teams, IT staff, and vendors to enforce accessibility best practices.

Skills

SharePoint

Accessibility Standards

ADA Title II

WCAG 2.1/2.2

WAI-ARIA

PDF Remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Graphic/Digital Design, or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

SharePoint Online

SharePoint Server

Job description

State Agency: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

Department: Office of Strategic Communications

Job Description

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking a detail-oriented Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist to join our Office of Strategic Communications / Digital Services team. This position is responsible for assisting in the department's efforts to audit, remediate, and maintain all web content and digital assets across GDOT's online channels to ensure full compliance with the new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Title II standards, WCAG 2.1 AA/2.2 standards, and Section 508 guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

ADA Compliance & Remediation

• Perform comprehensive manual and automated accessibility audits on GDOT public websites, portals, and web applications using tools like Site improve and AccessiBe.
• Ensure all web-published digital assets (PDFs, videos, forms, graphics, presentations, photos, and GIS maps[KL1.1]) comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and Section 508.
• Assist with web accessibility testing on new and existing content.
• Work closely with content creators, communications team, IT personnel, and third-party vendors to enforce web accessibility best practices.

SharePoint Development & Content Management

• Manage, maintain, and update web pages and custom components within GDOT's SharePoint environment.
• Create and modify custom SharePoint templates, web parts, page layouts, and CSS/JS integrations to ensure out-of-the-box and custom features comply with accessibility guidelines.
• Implement proper ARIA roles, landmarks, and semantic HTML structure within SharePoint pages.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Graphic/Digital Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience as a Webmaster, Front-End Developer, or Web Accessibility Specialist.

Technical Skills

• SharePoint Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing and developing within Microsoft SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server.
• Accessibility Standards: In-depth knowledge of ADA Title II requirements, WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA guidelines, WAI-ARIA standards, and
• Section 508.
• Document Remediation: Knowledge of PDF remediation tools (Adobe Acrobat Pro DC) and accessible document creation in Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accessibility guidelines to non-technical users.
• Willingness to share expertise and knowledge to assist in creation of process development for internal teams to assist in continued compliance going forward.