Job Details
Web Accessibility Consultant (Assistive Technology)
Lansing, Michigan, United States
US positions (Internal)
Contract
Description

Job Duties

·       Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications

o  Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology

o  Review for adherence with additional standards including branding

o  Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices

o  Thoroughly document review results

·       Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results

·       Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized

·       Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

·       A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred

·       Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree

Experience

·       1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)

·       1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·       Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

·       Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies

·       Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies

·       Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools

·       Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android

·       Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work

·       Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience

·       Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

·       Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA

Location & Hours

Lansing, Michigan

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.