Our client is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to provide information and communication (ICT) expertise about Section 504, Section 508, and WCAG 2.0/2.1 accessibility requirements, reporting to the Section 508 Coordinator.
The successful candidate will be able to work on multiple and diverse projects simultaneously.
location: Rockville, Maryland
job type: Contract
salary: $30 - 35 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Write audio/video descriptions, write alternative text for complex charts, equations, and images, and create table summaries for digital products, including social media
Keep current with Federal, State, and other accessibility requirements and update existing corporate accessibility resources.
Devise creative solutions to complex accessibility challenges and provide clear guidance on implementation.
Develop training materials, organize brown bags, and workshops, and support staff accessibility training.
Code 508-compliant HTML using tools such as Dreamweaver.
qualifications:
Experience level: Experienced
Minimum 3 years of experience
Education: Bachelors
skills:
Section 504
Section 508
WCAG 2.0/2.1
Adobe Creative Suite
Acrobat DC
Dreamweaver
HTML
CSS
FISMA
Microsoft Office
Accessibility Laws
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
