What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCCD- TAS1 A4 SC3 User Experience Accessibility Specialist position at Morph Enterprise?
Join our team at PCCD as a User Experience and Accessibility Specialist to enhance the usability of critical systems.
Travel Requirements :
Must be within a travel distance that allows for occasional onsite meetings which may involve overnight stays.
Job Title : User Experience and Accessibility Specialist
Overview :
Are you passionate about designing intuitive accessible systems that make a difference in public safety and criminal justice Join our team as a User Experience and Accessibility Specialist to enhance the usability of critical systems. Your expertise in accessibility standards and modern UI / UX design will help ensure our applications serve all users effectively including those with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Ensure usability and accessibility compliance developed and maintained systems.
- Act as a key contributor in designing and developing user interfaces for an upcoming project.
- Evaluate applications for accessibility compliance (e.g. WCAG 2.1 AA) develop mitigation plans and remediate identified issues.
- Recommend and implement responsive designs optimizing applications for mobile and tablet usage.
- Collaborate with business and technical analysts to create prototypes and gather focus group feedback.
- Prepare recommendations for modernizing legacy .NET webforms applications into MVC or other contemporary frameworks.
- Assist the development team during product upgrades by :
Testing changes and documenting results using Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO).
Required
Demonstrated experience using accessibility compliance tools (e.g. Axe JAWS NVDA).
5 years of experience developing complex applications in an objectoriented environment.
5 years of experience developing with Visual Basic C# XML CSS and HTML.
5 years of experience working with SQL Server or comparable relational databases.
Highly Desired
Relevant experience with UI / UX tools and frameworks (e.g. Figma Adobe XD Bootstrap).
3 years of experience with accessibility testing tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated experience with source code management tools.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to complete regular accessibility training in alignment with evolving standards.
Relevant experience with contemporary user experience guidelines and tools.
3 years of experience with issue tracking tools (e.g. Azure DevOps).
Workflow diagramming experience.
Familiarity with Telerik .NET UI controls.
Familiarity with W3Cs Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) and User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG).
Desired
Understanding of public safety and criminal justice concepts and precautions.
Knowledge of grants management or financial systems.
Education and Experience :
5 to 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical study.
Travel Requirements :
Must be within a travel distance that allows for occasional onsite meetings which may involve overnight stays.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Demonstrated experience in the use of Accessibility tools used to identify areas of noncompliance
Required
Developing complex applications in an OO environment
Required
Years
Developing complex applications in Visual Basic & C#
Required
Years
Demonstrated Experience in XML CSS HTML
Required
Years
Demonstrated Experience in SQL Server or comparable RDBMS
Required
Years
Relevant experience with UI / UX tools in emerging frontend development frameworks
Required
Years
Relevant experience with source code management tool
Required
Years
Demonstrated Experience in MS Office
Required
Years
Modern UI / UX tools (e.g. Figma Adobe XD)
Required
Years
Relevant experience with accessibility testing approaches and tools
Required
Years
Relevant experience with issue tracking management tool
Required
Years
Relevant experience with contemporary user experience guidelines and if applicable tools.
Highly desired
Years
W3C ATAG / UAAG knowledge
Highly desired
Demonstrated experience with workflow diagramming
Highly desired
Understanding of public safety and criminal justice concepts and precautions
Desired
Understanding of grants management concepts
Desired
Understanding of financial systems concepts
Desired
Exposure to Telerik .net UI controls
Desired
Where does your candidate currently reside Please provide city and state. As a reminder in this instance candidates residing within a 1.5 to 2hour one way drive to Harrisburg PA is preferred.
Key Skills
Computer Science,user experience,User Interface,SME,CSS,Interaction Design,Windows,Android,Usability Studies,Visual Design,HTML,User Research,JavaScript,Web Services,Wireframes
Employment Type : Full Time
Vacancy : 1
