[Job-Listings] Vispero Job Opening

[Alice Barriciello]

Thank you

Alice S. Barriciello
VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
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Dear List Members,
Please see below and attached for a job posting from Vispero. The job is located in Clearwater, Florida, and will require one to two days in the office. I understand the rest of the time it can be remote.
Dick Davis,Chair
NFB Employment Committee


JAWS SCRIPT AND CONFIGURATION SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION


SUMMARY:

We are seeking someone to join our team of skilled professionals who has screen reading experience, software engineering aptitude, and is passionate about improving the screen reading experience using JAWS configurations and scripts.  As a JAWS Script and Configuration Specialist, you will help ensure accessibility of technology for people with disabilities and older users, with an emphasis on assistive technology compatibility, configuration, and scripting. The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and multi-task a variety of demanding assignments without a degradation of work quality.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  *   Conduct accessibility assessments on applications or websites to determine barriers that may be faced by assistive technology users

  *   Write clear and concise functional specifications describing accessibility expectations for applications or websites

  *   Create JAWS customizations and scripts to overcome accessibility barriers found in applications or websites

  *   Maintain JAWS customizations and scripts by troubleshooting and fixing reported issues

  *   Collaborate with other team members to find the best solutions

  *   Keep up to date with the latest developments in JAWS scripting and configuration



QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  *   Have entry level understanding of the JAWS scripting language

  *   Have engineering aptitude and knowledge of modern programming languages and object- oriented principles

  *   Resourceful and skilled in problem solving and software debugging

  *   Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods

  *   Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of Windows applications and the web

  *   Must be motivated and a quick learner, able to work both independently and as team player

  *   Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: JAWS Certified

Experience: 3 years of accessibility experience

Technical Skills: Experience in JAWS scripting or modern programming languages.  Knowledge of Windows operating system and applications from an accessibility standpoint.  Experience with popular productivity applications such as Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and others.  Knowledge in UIA and XML, basic knowledge of web accessibility including WCAG and WAI-ARIA and understanding of various assistive technologies is a plus.


FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN APPLYING:

Please email all resumes and cover letters to Matt Peterson, Human Resources Recruiter, mpeterson at tpgi.com<mailto:mpeterson at tpgi.com>.
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