508 Compliance Document Specialist

August 24

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Description

• Provide Section 508 Compliance document accessibility reviews and document remediation in accordance with 508 standards and requirements • Ensure compliance with Section 508 for all materials in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Adobe Acrobat • Format documents in MS Word styles • Create 508 compliant templates to ease document creation process • Utilize best practices for writing/editing, such as maintaining continuity of style, voices, etc. • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree • 2 years of relevant experience • Own license to Microsoft Office Suite actively installed on device • Ability to use accessibility checking tools, such as PAC 2024 PDF checker, JAWS, etc. • Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with 508 checklists • Possess skills to identify errors in document structure, headings, reading order, images, charts and tables, and any other document accessibility issues • Keep current with all relevant policies and requirements for accessibility as related to documents, audio, and video files • Design and develop document and file templates that adhere to accessibility guidelines • Track and log document and template changes and provide reports as requested • Advise staff on policy and best practices for creating accessible materials and provide end-user and group training for document accessibility • Demonstrated knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 Accessibility Standards as they relate to documents • Ability to work with virtual teams and collaboratively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks • Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented • Proficient oral and written communication skills, including professional emails • Ability to work independently and know when to seek assistance • Must be able to reside in a state where Ripple Effect is configured to employ PT staff (currently all states except CA, NY, and PR)

Benefits

• Competitive pay and exceptional benefits • Work/life programs based on employment classification and personalized preferences