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<h1><b>Senior Digital Accessibility Engineer</b></h1><br><br>
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<h2><b>About the American Foundation for the Blind</b></h2><br><br>
The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create a world
of no limits for people who are blind or visually impaired. We mobilize
leaders, advance understanding, and champion impactful policies and
practices using research and data.<br><br>
Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for Blind has spent nearly a
century ensuring that individuals who are blind or visually impaired have
access to the information, technology, education, and legal resources
they need to live independent and productive lives. From our earliest
days, we have amplified the voices of people with vision loss and have
been the engine of advancement and opportunity for every person affected
by blindness or vision loss.<br><br>
AFB was formed through the support of M.C. Migel, a philanthropist who
wanted to help the large number of veterans blinded in World War I. Under
his leadership, AFB began its mission to serve all Americans with vision
loss. Helen Keller, the world-famous author, activist, and
advocate—helped to raise AFB's profile when shee began working with the
organization in 1924 and with AFB, paved the way for significant social
change in America. Today, AFB uses its strengths and the “no limits”
determination modeled by Ms. Keller to address the most pressing needs of
people with visual impairments and their families, break down societal
barriers, and promote broad systemic change.<br><br>
AFB is committed to creating a more inclusive and just society by
mobilizing leaders, championing impactful policies and practices, and
promoting understanding of the most effective drivers of change. Our
vision is a world without limits, where people who are blind or have low
vision are working, going to school and participating in community life,
unhindered by barriers.<br><br>
<h2><b>Career Opportunity</b></h2><br>
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Reporting to the Chief Technology and Workforce Programs Officer, the
Senior Digital Accessibility Engineer is responsible for elevating and
enabling AFB services’ and programs’ capacity by effectively
executing projects to assess and improve the accessibility and usability
of digital assets for internal and external stakeholders.<br><br>
<h3><b>Duties and Responsibilities Include</b></h3><br><br>
<ol>
<li>Manage and assist with the execution of projects related to
tactical-level accessibility and inclusion needs, including reviewing
products and digital assets on web and mobile for usability conformance,
and developing and/or reviewing standard operating procedures, policy,
and best practices.
<li>Lead accessibility consulting project technical delivery, ensuring
quality assurance of all consulting project work and related
deliverables. Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer and Business
Development leadership to ensure operational efficiency and client
satisfaction.
<li>Support sales activities associated with AFB client projects,
including project scoping, developing and carrying out scope and project
plans, communicating with customers as needed to ensure project success
and updating internal tracking tools.
<li>Serves as internal and external Subject Matter Expert on web and
mobile digital accessibility and inclusive design. Provide mentoring to
digital inclusion and workforce program participants and staff through
project shadowing, workshop sessions, and feedback. Keep up to date with
and share trends and developments in the accessibility field through
activities including publishing best practices and code examples
internally and externally, and contributing to an inclusive technology
blog and other AFB publications.
<li>Executes software development processes across the full stack using
Agile development practices for internal tools as needed. Works
collaboratively with staff, contractors, and technical support to gather
requirements, create functional specifications, and establish and monitor
project plans and execution.
<li>Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned.
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<h3><b>Qualifications</b></h3><br><br>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information
Technology or related field required with a minimum of 3 to 5 years
practical experience
<li>Thorough knowledge of accepted accessibility patterns and best
practices, including an understanding of HTML and use of ARIA and
intermediate to advanced knowledge of CSS and JavaScript
<li>In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and policies (e.g.,
WCAG 2.2 (A & AA), ARIA, ADA, Section 508, 21st Century Video and
Communications Act, etc.).
<li>Experience with automated and manual accessibility testing tools.
<li>Experience performing accessibility testing on mobile (iOS and
Android) and accessibility techniques in native mobile applications.
<li>Knowledge of accessibility and usability barriers and how people with
disabilities experience digital content, as well as the tools and
techniques to identify accessibility issues.
<li>Knowledge of assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers,
alternative input, etc.).
<li>Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills, taking
a practice, detailed oriented approach to prioritizing tasks and managing
project timelines.
<li>Prior experience in digital accessibility consulting preferred.
<li>Experience writing code with understanding of software development
life cycle principles, design process, and experience with modern web
frameworks.
<li>Knowledge of front-end and back-end software development environments
with the ability to create a seamless user experience
<li>Knowledge of web architecture and application development best
practices and principles
<li>Familiarity with databases, server configurations, and user
interfaces
</ul><br>
<h3><b>Demonstrate AFB Key Values & Competencies Including:
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Integrity & Respect<br>
Collaboration<br>
Job Excellence & Impact<br>
Life-Long Learning<br>
Initiative<br>
Communication<br>
Desire to Serve<br>
Leadership<br><br>
<h3><b>Compensation:</b></h3><br><br>
Salary based on experience, market analysis and location.<br><br>
<h3><b>Location:</b></h3><br><br>
AFB headquarters are based in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time, remote
position with strong preference given to applicants residing in VA, MD,
DC, WV, NY, PA, or FL.<br><br>
<h2><b>How to Apply:</b></h2><br><br>
Interested parties, please email a Cover Letter and a Resume/CV to
<a href="mailto:careers@afb.org">careers@afb.org</a>. <br><br>
At AFB we do not just accept difference, we celebrate it. AFB is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status
as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
characteristics.<br><br>
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may
contact Human Resources at
<a href="mailto:careers@afb.org">careers@afb.org</a>.<br>
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