[Rehab] FW: [Employment-Committee] Job Announcement: IT Access Evaluator - maryland
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*Subject:* [Employment-Committee] Job Announcement: IT Access Evaluator -
maryland
IT Access Evaluator
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=20&R2=002586&R3=0004
*Recruitment #20-002586-0004*
*DEPARTMENT*
Department of Disabilities
*DATE OPENED*
1/15/2020 11:59:00 PM
*FILING DEADLINE*
1/29/2020 11:59:00 PM
*SALARY*
$46,942.00 - $74,933.00/year
*EMPLOYMENT TYPE*
Full-Time
*HR ANALYST*
Loni Young
*WORK LOCATION*
Baltimore City
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Introduction
Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) facilitates the coordination of
accessible information technology in compliance with state and federal
laws. The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) supports state
agencies in developing, funding and implementing information technology
services. Both agencies collaborate to ensure that the state procures,
develops and implements accessible information technology systems.
The IT Accessibility Evaluator will provide technical assistance to state
agencies and DoIT by providing website evaluation, technical remediation
support, and training to ensure Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
Additionally, this position will serve as direct support staff to the lead
IT Accessibility Coordinator, attending state-level & departmental
meetings, compiling resources, and providing direct technical support to
state agency IT staff on the evaluation, remediation, compliance, and
procurement of accessible information technology.
This is a full-time position for MDOD - MD Assistive Technology Program.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Disabilities, Assistive Technology Program
2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Co-Located:
Department of Information Technology
100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032
Main Purpose Of Job
This position is primarily responsible for supporting the IT Accessibility
Coordinator by conducting in-depth testing of state websites, apps and
software for accessibility compliance with Section 508 and WCAG success
criteria; creating and/or remediating documents into accessible formats for
state agencies; and providing technical support in areas such as website
accessibility, website coding, and UX design as it applies to Section 508
standards, Maryland Nonvisual Access standards, and WCAG 2.1 standards for
state of Maryland website developers and IT staff.
Additionally, this position will evaluate all Voluntary Product
Accessibility Templates submitted by technology companies to the state,
will provide technical assistance to DoIT regarding types of accessibility
compliance testing, and provide direct technical assistance and
consultation to the state on procurement of technology as it applies to
accessibility standards.
In collaboration with the IT Accessibility Coordinator, this position will
develop and implement an online Accessibility Standards training program
for State personnel, host web-based and in-person Accessible Information
Technology Trainings for state employees and general public, will
participate in outreach and public awareness events focused on educating on
topics of information technology accessibility, and will contribute weekly
blog posts on IT Accessibility topics & tips.
POSITION DUTIES
*IT Accessibility Evaluation & Support Services*
-Support the IT Accessibility Coordinator in testing state websites, apps
and software for accessibility in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG
success criteria.
-Assist with troubleshooting issues and providing technical support to
state agency website developers
-Organize and maintain Accessible IT resources
-Conduct evaluation and remediation efforts in areas such as website
accessibility, website coding and UX design
-Perform document creation, quality assurance, and quality control reviews
of documents and deliverables from state agencies for Section 508
compliances.
-Utilize a prescribed set of checklists and accessibility checkers to
perform document creation, quality assurance, and quality control reviews.
-Remediate non-Section 508 compliant aspects of documents and deliverables
including formatting MS Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel
spreadsheets, and PDF documents in accordance with Section 508
specifications.
-In collaboration with the IT Accessibility Coordinator, evaluate all
Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates, when provided by venders, to
support accessibility claims of their products.
-Provide direct technical assistance to constituents on accessibility
-Serve as a liaison between the National Access and State, encouraging
state employees to participate in education experiences offered by the NFB.
*Training, Outreach, Communications on IT Accessibility*
-In coordination with the IT Accessibility Coordinator, develop and
implement an online Accessibility Standards training program for State
personnel
-Make available to state employees and constituents training resources on
topics of accessibility
-Host web-based and in-person Information and Communication Technology
Trainings for state employees and general public
-In coordination with MDTAP Executive Director, participate in outreach and
public awareness events focused on information technology accessibility
-Continue weekly blog posts on IT Accessibility topics & tips
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or
professional work.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may
be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or
university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a
year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. 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 education and experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a minimum of (2) years’ experience developing,
procuring, testing, or remediating accessible technology as it complies
with Section 508, W3c Standards, and/or the State of Maryland Non-Visual
Access Standards.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer
Science, Information Technology, Accessibility, or a related field.
-Knowledge of ADA, Section 504 (part 794 in particular) and 508, Universal
design principles, Maryland Nonvisual Access standards, and WCAG 2.1
standards.
-Demonstrated experience evaluating websites, technologies, and documents
for 508 compliance and WCAG 2.1 standards.
-Extensive, demonstrated knowledge of JavaScript and HTML/CSS.
-Demonstrated understanding of assistive technology (AT) and how AT
integrates with the application of accessibility standards.
-Preferred candidate will have completed Accessibility Training courses
focused on procurement and purchasing utilizing 508 guidelines, available
through GSA Section 508.gov or through the Federal Acquisition Institute,
or Department of Homeland Security Trusted Tester program.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your
application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the
closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this
date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better
Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at
least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
*STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS*
<http://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/BenefitsEmployment.aspx>
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American
education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service may be
required prior to hire.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to
apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be
submitted to:
Department of Budget and Management
Recruitment and Examination Division
301 W. Preston St.,
Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing
date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM
Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help at maryland.gov or
410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment,
retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's
diversity.
*Click on a link below to apply for this position:*
*Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the
Internet.
<https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/newregpages/termsofuse.asp?RecruitNum1=20&RecruitNum2=002586&RecruitNum3=0004>*
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*View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
<https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/PrintSQ.asp?sqoID=17255&R1=20&R2=002586&R3=0004&SorQ=S&Print=Y&JobTitle=>*
This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You
may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here
<https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/PrintSQ.asp?sqoID=17255&R1=20&R2=002586&R3=0004&SorQ=S&Print=Y&JobTitle=>
.
*Apply via Paper Application.
<http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/StateApp.aspx>*
You may also download and complete the Paper Application here
<http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/StateApp.aspx>.
· Contact Us <http://dbm.maryland.gov/Pages/ContactUs.aspx>
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· Accessibility <http://www.maryland.gov/pages/accessibility.aspx>
45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
300-301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Toll Free (800) 705-3493
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