Web Content Specialist: Accessible Digital Presence

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is thrilled to announce an opportunity to join our innovative, mission‑driven team as a Website Content Specialist! DHCD works throughout the Commonwealth to strengthen communities, expand economic opportunity, and support affordable housing initiatives.

We are a collaborative, forward‑thinking agency committed to making a positive impact, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion for service, accessibility, and

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience remediating web pages and documents for WCAG 2.2 Level AA, ADA, and Section 508 compliance.
• Substantial experience working with content management systems and performing HTML/CSS updates.
• Experience using automated accessibility checkers and SEO tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in quality control with attention to detail and established workflows.
• Experience converting accessible documents using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, or desktop publishing systems.

Responsibilities

• Publish and update content on DHCD’s external website and Intranet following established workflows and formatting guidelines.
• Ensure posted content aligns with taxonomy, navigation structure, and metadata standards.
• Remediate PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents and perform HTML accessibility fixes to meet WCAG 2.2 AA, ADA, and Section 508 requirements.
• Apply SEO tags and support technical enhancements that improve site performance and user experience.
• Generate monthly analytics and accessibility reports, summarizing insights and actionable recommendations.
• Maintain clear documentation outlining CMS processes, workflows, and accessibility remediation procedures.
• Provide basic guidance to staff on preparing accessible, web-ready documents.

Skills

WCAG remediation

CMS updates

HTML/CSS updates

SEO tools

Quality control

Accessible document conversion

Tools

Drupal

SharePoint

Siteimprove

Job description

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is thrilled to announce an opportunity to join our innovative, mission‑driven team as a Website Content Specialist! DHCD works throughout the Commonwealth to strengthen communities, expand economic opportunity, and support affordable housing initiatives.

We are a collaborative, forward‑thinking agency committed to making a positive impact, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion for service, accessibility, and