508 Compliance Support Specialist

Washington DC, DC

Full Time

Mid Level

Links Global is recruiting for a 508 Compliance Support Specialist possessing Section 508 compliance expertise and proficiency in working with a variety of Microsoft and Adobe software, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere, and Captivate.

The position will be based in Washington, DC at a federal agency.

Position is anticipated for a 5-year term.

Fringe Benefits included: Vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, Medical and life insurance, 401k plan. Hourly wage based on $80k per year.

Job Duties

Ensure that websites, applications, and other electronic communication products comply with Section 508 requirements (http://section508.gov/) and are easy, efficient, and effective to use for specific audiences utilizing a variety of software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Indesign, Dreamweaver, video editing, & Captivate and testing software such as JAWs
Apply knowledge of computer science principles, information management principles, hardware and software systems’ structures and operation, and computer programming languages and techniques to ensure end-product deployment.
Design, develop, and maintain web based applications e.g. Adobe Captivate and websites used as eLearning tools.
Collaborate with customer subject matter experts and other staff to develop and update content on websites and within web based applications.
Consistently ensure that standardized template, format, brand, and identity standards are met and approval processes are followed.
Actively participate in meetings required for current projects, team or work unit activities, and mandatory training.
Provide oral reports and briefing materials to colleagues and supervisors when required.
Provide recommendations that reflect clear knowledge and application of current web app and website design and development subject matter.
Provide administrative support for activities pertaining to software applications utilizing commercial database management systems.
Provide user administration, data gathering, data retrieval, and manipulations.
Review computer systems in terms of machine capabilities and man-machine interface.
Prepare reports and studies concerning hardware.
Prepare functional requirements and specifications.

Qualification Requirements

Professional certificates such as CPWA or DHS or equivalent.
Bachelors degree or reputable certificate(s) in creative arts
Minimum of five years of experience with relevant training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, PPT, Adobe Acrobat, Indesign, Video editing software, Captivate
Experience designing materials to be Section 508 compliant
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