What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Accessibility Coordinator position at Alamosa County?
ALAMOSA COUNTY, Administration, Digital Accessibility Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Executive Assistant
FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt
SALARY: $20.00-$23.00/hour DOE
DATE ADOPTED: April 2025
CLOSE DATE: May 5, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
The full-time, non-exempt Digital Accessibility Coordinator is a two-year position. However, as technology evolves, other opportunities may develop. This person will coordinate comprehensive, county-wide compliance with Colorado statute regarding digital accessibility.
The position will report directly to the Executive Assistant. As a full-time position, the Digital Accessibility Coordinator is eligible for all County-sponsored insurance and benefit plans as summarized in the Alamosa County Employee Handbook and is subject to applicable waiting periods.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
REPORTS TO: Executive Assistant
FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt
SALARY: $20.00-$23.00/hour DOE
DATE ADOPTED: April 2025
CLOSE DATE: May 5, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
The full-time, non-exempt Digital Accessibility Coordinator is a two-year position. However, as technology evolves, other opportunities may develop. This person will coordinate comprehensive, county-wide compliance with Colorado statute regarding digital accessibility.
The position will report directly to the Executive Assistant. As a full-time position, the Digital Accessibility Coordinator is eligible for all County-sponsored insurance and benefit plans as summarized in the Alamosa County Employee Handbook and is subject to applicable waiting periods.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordinates and works in partnership with County departments and elected offices to develop, update, implement, and maintain digital accessibility.
- Facilitates an organizational culture of inclusivity around accessibility.
- Proactively analyzes all County technology touchpoints for initial and ongoing compliance.
- Designs and implements accommodation strategies where accessibility is not yet possible.
- Manages the implementation of regular accessibility testing and audits.
- Assures clear channels of communication for citizens who experience difficulties, with documented follow-up and resolution tracking.
- Aligns the County’s policies with digital accessibility.
- Recommends software procurement from an accessibility standpoint.
- Supports the Executive Assistant in the management of the county website, ensuring that content is digitally accessible.
- Provides and documents staff training and support for building and maintaining accessible content.
- Performs content remediation and manages remediation projects.
- Engages with the disability community to ensure efforts are meeting their needs.
- Follows oral and written instructions.
- Performs administrative tasks as assigned such as responding to emails, answering phones, assisting staff and the public in a timely and professional manner.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of or ability to become familiar with Colorado House Bill 21-1110 and digital accessibility compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn digital accessibility methodologies for various media/document types preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with, or ability to learn about, complying with Web Consortium Accessibility Guidelines preferred.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn website content management systems.
- Strong overall information technology knowledge.
- Ability to manage projects, including collaborative projects, efficiently and successfully.
- Must be an ultimate team player and possess the ability to foster and cultivate positive, effective and trustworthy professional relationships with all County employees, Department Heads, and Elected Officials and the general public.
- Possesses strong reasoning and analytical skills; must be able make rational decisions through sound logical and deductive reasoning processes to make sound judgments, decision making, and problem solving.
- Possesses strong office technology and computer skills; ability to learn and effectively and accurately use various software programs related to the tasks, duties and responsibilities required of the position.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Gmail, Google Sheets and Google Docs.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Ability to read, understand, and compose written information and instructions.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally as well as in a variety of written formats, including live and virtual presentations.
- Must be extremely organized and possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and reprioritize workflow and assignments as work situations and needs change.
- Ability to deliver effective results in a fast-paced environment while adhering to scheduled deadlines.
- Possesses an extremely high level of attention to detail.
- Must be honest, truthful, positive and trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Four (4) years of college (preferred) or technical school degree OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of the position.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License is required.
- Must pass Alamosa County background check and pre-employment drug testing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 30 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimal physical effort generally required in the performance of duties under typically office conditions. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The position is required to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across an audience. Occasionally, the position may stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, carry, twist and push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, and lift up to 30 pounds. The noise level may be very quiet to noisy depending on the situation.
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It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Alamosa County Public Health Department (ACPHD) believes that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is one where all employees and community partners, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, feel valued and respected. As an employer, we are committed to nondiscriminatory practices and providing equitable opportunities for employment and advancement.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $20 - $23
