Job ID: MI-133571 (98090809)
Hybrid/Local Accessibility Tester with lieu, Digital, WCAG, ADA, ARIA, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, WAVE and OS experience
Location: Lansing, MI (DTMB)
Duration: 12 Months
Position: 1
Skills:
Requirements
Education
– A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred
– Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree
Experience
– 1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)
– 1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
– Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience
– Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
– Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
– Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
– Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies
– Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other
assistive technologies
– Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools,
Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools
– Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops,
smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android
– Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence
related to the work
Overview
The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Center for Shared
Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team is seeking to hire up to 6 additional full-time systems analysts for 1-2 years to
conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include
standards for branding and digital accessibility. The contract has potential to extend beyond 2 years based upon
SOM’s needs.
Job Duties
– Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for
Websites and Applications
o Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other
assistive technology
o Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
o Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
o Thoroughly document review results
– Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results
– Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized
– Other duties as assigned
Location & Hours
Lansing, Michigan
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule
will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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