[Blindmath] open position at SAS?

[Steve Jacobson]

This came across a couple other NFBNET lists but I thought it might be of interest here.

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 Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:52 PM
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> 
> The following job opportunity just came across my desk. If you aren’t
> interested, perhaps you know someone who is.
> 
> Below the email for the job posting, I pasted the details listed when you go
> to the job posting.
> 
> 
> 
> From: Ed Summers [mailto:Ed.Summers at sas.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 9:37 AM
> To: Ed Summers
> Subject: Recommendation for open position at SAS?
> 
> 
> 
> Hello Friends,
> 
> 
> 
> We just posted a job opening for an Accessibility Tester on the SAS
> accessibility team. We are looking for someone that uses assistive technology
> on a daily basis.
> 
> 
> 
> I know that many of you have worked with outstanding students in the past
> that are now in the workforce. I would greatly appreciate it if you could scan
> your memories for the students that stood out as rock stars. Some of the
> hard requirements are tech-savvy, great communication skills, and a
> Bachelors degree. Please feel free to share this email or send me their name
> and contact info.
> 
> 
> 
> Here’s the link to the job posting:
> 
> 
> 
> https://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en
> <https://sas.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=2000
> 8291> &job=20008291
> 
> 
> 
> The position will be open for a few days or a few weeks at most. Candidates
> must apply online using the link above to be considered for the position.
> 
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> Ed
> 
> --
> 
> Ed Summers
> 
> Senior Manager, Accessibility and Applied Assistive Technology
> 
> Got data? Get SAS … THE POWER TO KNOW
> 
> www.sas.com/accessibility
> 
> ed.summers at sas.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Job Description
> 
> Development Tester-20008291
> 
> 
> 
> Description
> 
> The mission of the SAS accessibility team is to enable people of all abilities to
> access the power of analytics. We are creating innovative technology that
> enables students and professionals with disabilities to analyze data, gain
> insights that drive scientific discovery, and make timely informed decisions in
> the business world. Learn more at www.sas.com/accessibility.
> 
> As a tester on the SAS accessibility team, you will use your knowledge of
> users with disabilities, accessibility standards, and assistive technologies to
> improve SAS products, documentation, training, and support materials.
> 
> Primary responsibilities:
> 
> list of 7 items
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> • Test SAS products during development and report accessibility defects
> using SAS’ defect tracking system.
> 
> • Share test results with customers using the Voluntary Product Accessibility
> Template (VPAT) and similar forms.
> 
> • Collaborate with designers and developers to create interactions that
> delight all SAS users.
> 
> • Collaborate with development and product managers to prioritize
> accessibility defects and features.
> 
> • Collaborate with technical writers to share information with end users in
> the form of product documentation, videos, and/or white papers.
> 
> • Share your accessibility subject matter expertise with SAS RD staff.
> 
> • Perform other duties as assigned.
> 
> list end
> 
> 
> 
> Qualifications
> 
> 
> 
> Essential qualifications:
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> 
> 
> list of 4 items
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> • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.
> 
> • Excellent working knowledge of at least one screen reader such as
> VoiceOver, JAWS, or NVDA.
> 
> • Intimate understanding of the ways that people with disabilities use
> technology.
> 
> • Excellent working knowledge of accessibility standards such as the Web
> Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) or the Section 508 Information and
> Communication Technology Guidelines.
> 
> list end
> 
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> 
> Additional qualifications:
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> 
> 
> list of 5 items
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> • Familiarity with agile development practices and testing techniques.
> 
> • Excellent written communication skills and a proven ability to communicate
> complex concepts clearly in writing.
> 
> • Excellent verbal communication skills and a proven ability to establish
> productive working relationships.
> 
> • Proven ability to work productively alone or in teams.
> 
> • Proven ability to identify and complete the most important tasks in a fast-
> paced work environment.
> 
> list end
> 
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> Preferences:
> 
> 
> 
> list of 5 items
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> • Experience using SAS products.
> 
> • Experience writing code using at least one modern programming language.
> 
> • Experience with web technologies and web component libraries.
> 
> • Experience with at least one accessibility API.
> 
> • Experience with accessibility testing tools or APIs.
> 
> list end
> 
> Additional Information:
> 
> list of 4 items
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> • SAS is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive
> consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
> national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other
> characteristic protected by law.
> 
> • The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's
> education, skills and experience.
> 
> • Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.
> 
> • SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to
> technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply
> with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information
> from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade
> law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the
> hiring process.
> 
> list end
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> 
> Job
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> Software RD
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> Primary Location
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> US-NC-Cary
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> Organization
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> SAS Institute Inc.
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> Job Posting
> 
> Jul 29, 2015, 9:42:21 AM
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> 
> Unposting Date
> 
> Ongoing
> 
> * Classification Full-time
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