[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Accessibility Lead for Documents and Language Access Services - (Information Technology Executive 1): Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dauphin County, PA

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 02:38:17 +0000
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Accessibility
Lead for Documents and Language Access Services - (Information
Technology Executive 1): Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Dauphin County,
PA
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Accessibility Lead for Documents and Language Access Services -
(Information Technology Executive 1)

Salary

$80,568.00 - $122,504.00 Annually
Location

Dauphin County, PA
Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number

N-2023-58922
Department

Executive Offices
Division

EX OA Dep Sec Info Tchlgy
Opening Date

07/26/2023
Closing Date

8/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code

01721
Position Number

50661122
Union

Non Union
Bargaining Unit

A3
Pay Group

ST10
Bureau / Division Code

00812000
Bureau / Division

EX OA Dep Sec Info Tchlgy
Worksite Address

613 North Street
Worksite Address

Room 209
City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code

17120
Contact Name

Aleda Reisinger
Contact Email

alreisinge at pa.gov<mailto:alreisinge at pa.gov>

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THE POSITION

Pennsylvania's Office of Accessibility within the Office of
Information Technology is looking for you! The Accessibility Lead for
Accessible Documents and Language Access Services is responsible for
creating and implementing accessibility strategies for the creation of
accessible documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, etc.), digital
translation and other language access initiatives so that the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes its information and services
available to citizens and employees with disabilities as well as those
with limited English proficiency. Apply today to join our team to
accomplish this important and meaningful work!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Accessibility Lead reports to the Chief Accessibility Officer in
the Office of Accessibility within the Office of Information
Technology. Some responsibilities of this position include leading
efforts to establish and manage best practices, standards, guidelines,
and policy for accessible documents and language access within the
commonwealth, consulting with agency stakeholders, Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation, DGS Procurement and Agency Language Access
Coordinators, and maintaining knowledge of current developments and
language access (lep.gov) to teach and guide others.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found
in the position
description.<http://www.occup.state.pa.us/OrgChart/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50661122>

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
·        Full-time employment.
·        Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with
60-minute lunch.
·        Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home
(telework) part-time, 3 days a week in the office. In order to
telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet
connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to
report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
·        Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
·        You will receive further communication regarding this
position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for
these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
·        Ten years of professional information technology experience; or
·        Six years of professional information technology experience
and a bachelor’s degree; or
·        An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:
·        ITIL Foundations Certification is necessary upon hire or
obtained within a period of time after hire.

Additional Requirements:
·        You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:
·        Experience with language access (lep.gov).
·        Experience testing documents (manual, automated, and with
assistive technologies such as JAWS, Dragon, Naturally speaking and
ZoomText).
·        Knowledge of Information Technology project management
principles and techniques.
·        Knowledge of Information Technology strategic planning concepts.
·        Certification from the International Association of
Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).

Legal Requirements:
·        The selected candidate for this position must undergo a
fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services
Division (CJIS).

How to Apply:
·        Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be
reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered
for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be
provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed
experience/education).
·        If you are claiming education in your answers to the
supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your
college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the
minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
·        Your application must be submitted by the posting closing
date. Late applications and other required materials will not be
accepted.
·        Failure to comply with the above application requirements
will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:
·        Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment
preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and
local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for
veterans, go to
www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx<http://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx>
and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at
ra-cs-vetpreference at pa.gov<mailto:ra-cs-vetpreference at pa.gov>.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
·        711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a
disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the
interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is
committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as
we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to
serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry,
union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any
other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All
diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
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Copyright © 2023

David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
[JAWS Certified, 2022]<https://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/Certification>
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