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User Experience and Accessibility Specialist
Overview
As a User Experience and Accessibility Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that applications like Egrants, CIPP, and JHELD meet modern usability standards and comply with accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA). This position is ideal for a professional passionate about designing intuitive and inclusive systems that serve all users effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure usability and accessibility compliance for PCCD-developed and maintained systems, including Egrants, CIPP, JHELD, and others.Act as a key contributor in designing and developing user interfaces for an upcoming Egrants project.Evaluate applications for accessibility compliance and implement mitigation plans for WCAG 2.1 issues.Recommend and implement responsive design strategies for mobile and tablet optimization.Work closely with business and technical analysts to create prototypes and gather user feedback.Provide recommendations for modernizing legacy .NET webforms applications into MVC or contemporary frameworks.Assist the development team with :
Testing and documenting results in Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO).Preparing and publishing product release notes.Developing user acceptance test plans.
Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders regarding project status.Participate in team meetings to provide UI / UX recommendations.Accurately track time for all work activities.Establish and maintain user mechanisms for reporting digital accessibility issues.
Qualifications
Required :
Experience with accessibility compliance tools (e.g., Axe, JAWS, NVDA).5 years of experience developing complex applications in an object-oriented environment.5 years of experience with Visual Basic, C#, XML, CSS, and HTML.5 years of experience working with SQL Server or comparable relational databases.Highly Desired :
Experience with UI / UX tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Bootstrap).3 years of experience with accessibility testing tools and methodologies.Knowledge of source code management tools.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to complete regular accessibility training to stay aligned with evolving standards.Experience with user experience guidelines and tools.3 years of experience with issue tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).Experience with workflow diagramming.Familiarity with Telerik .NET UI controls.Understanding of W3C's Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) and User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG).Desired :
Knowledge of public safety and criminal justice concepts.Familiarity with grants management or financial systems.Education & Experience
Preferred : 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical study.Travel Requirements
Candidates must be within a reasonable travel distance for occasional on-site meetings, which may include overnight stays.
Additional Notes
This is a newly established role, created to enhance accessibility and user experience in PCCD's systems.Candidates must possess required skills at the time of hire and demonstrate a willingness to develop additional desired skills.
