Document Remediation (Accessibility) Specialist
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
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Job Summary
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.
- Evaluate and remediate digital documents to ensure compliance with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe PDF files.
- Review format and modify electronic documents by correcting accessibility issues related to document structure headings tables images hyperlinks forms reading order color contrast and other accessibility elements.
- Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual testing methods including assistive technologies to identify accessibility barriers and verify that remediated documents meet compliance standards.
- Provide technical assistance and develop remediation plans for complex or high-volume documents advising content owners on accessibility requirements and document remediation best practices.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of remediated documents to validate accessibility compliance maintain document integrity and functionality and document remediation activities and outcomes.
- Review and remediate prerecorded multimedia content by evaluating and updating captions transcripts and other accessibility features to ensure compliance with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines(WCAG).
- Develop and maintain accessible alternatives for time-based media by creating and editing accurate caption files descriptive text transcripts and other equivalent content for prerecorded video and audio materials.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications
- Qualified candidates must have two or more years of experience document remediation experience testing and validation of digital content to ensure compliance with applicable accessibility requirements
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.
All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.
Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
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