[Rehab] Vispero Job Opening

[Richard Davis]

 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:

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   Conduct accessibility assessments on applications or websites to
   determine barriers that may be faced by assistive technology users
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   Write clear and concise functional specifications describing
   accessibility expectations for applications or websites
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   Create JAWS customizations and scripts to overcome accessibility
   barriers found in applications or websites
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   Maintain JAWS customizations and scripts by troubleshooting and fixing
   reported issues
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   Collaborate with other team members to find the best solutions
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   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.

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   Have entry level understanding of the JAWS scripting language
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   Have engineering aptitude and knowledge of modern programming languages
   and object- oriented principles
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   Resourceful and skilled in problem solving and software debugging
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   Understand accessibility evaluation tools and methods
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   Have working knowledge with the user requirements of people with
   disabilities and older users, with regard to accessibility of Windows
   applications and the web
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   Must be motivated and a quick learner, able to work both independently
   and as team player
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   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.
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