What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Accessibility Specialist position at OP Consulting Group LLC?
Job Details
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201 E Colfax Ave Denver, Colorado 80203-0000
03/21/2025 - 08/31/2025
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and passionate Digital Accessibility
Specialist to support the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) in
ensuring that digital content and technology meet accessibility
standards.
This role will be responsible for assessing and improving the
accessibility of digital documents, training internal teams, and
developing communication strategies to enhance accessibility compliance.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with CommonLook PDF,
Adobe Acrobat, and other accessibility tools while demonstrating a
strong commitment to inclusivity and compliance with WCAG 2.1 A/AA
standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and remediate digital documents (PDFs, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint) to meet WCAG 2.1 A/AA and Section 508 compliance
standards.
- Utilize CommonLook PDF to assess and improve the accessibility of
PDF documents.
- Train internal staff on digital accessibility best practices,
including document remediation, website accessibility, and inclusive
design principles.
- Work with the Digital Accessibility Manager to develop and implement
communication plans to raise awareness and ensure compliance to
HB21-1110, Colorado's accessibility law.
- Conduct accessibility audits and collaborate with IT, designers, and
content creators to improve the accessibility of websites, software,
and digital content.
- Assist in the procurement process by reviewing Voluntary Product
Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and conducting risk assessments for
digital tools.
- Provide guidance on Equally Effective Alternative Access Plans
(EEAAP) and undue burden documentation when accessibility compliance
is not feasible.
- Stay current with Colorado accessibility laws, regulations, and best
practices, including ADA, Section 508, and WCAG guidelines.
- Support project teams in integrating accessibility into workflows,
ensuring compliance at every stage of digital content development.
- Address accessibility inquiries from staff, vendors, and
stakeholders, offering solutions for improving access to digital
resources.
Required Competencies & Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience working with CommonLook PDF to remediate
documents.
- Experience training internal staff on accessibility best practices
and tools.
- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 A/AA, Section 508, and ADA digital
accessibility standards.
- In-depth understanding of HB21-1110 and the ability to apply
sections of the law to specific digital accessibility scenarios.
- Ability to develop and implement communication plans to support
accessibility initiatives.
- Experience conducting accessibility audits (automated and manual)
and providing recommendations for digital content improvement.
- Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, JAWS,
NVDA, VoiceOver).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
across departments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to
explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to work
independently without needing much guidance.
- Strong organization skills.
- Experience working with website content management systems (CMS) and
understanding basic HTML/CSS for accessibility improvements is a
plus.
- Passion for digital inclusion and commitment to fostering an
accessible and equitable environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPACC, WAS, or other accessibility-related certifications.
- Experience with accessible procurement processes and reviewing
VPATs.
Join our team and help create a more accessible digital world!
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