Key Responsibility

The Manual Accessibility Auditor Contractor role will participate in the process of delivering Accessibility Audits to company’s clients as part of a team of digital accessibility professionals.

Desired Results

Successful applicants will produce the following results

• Leverage their practical experience with adaptive devices or techniques to accurately review and identify WCAG 2.1 success criteria levels A/AA that have been met/not met on websites and on mobile apps. These audits are not conducted in a simulated environment.
• Compiling findings into approved company reporting format.
• Leveraging existing company processes to prescribe accurate remedies, and instructive guidance on remedy application for WCAG criteria that have not been met based on the current implementation of the feature/element. 
• Remedies and guidance must be delivered in a written style that is suitable for comprehension for developer, designers, QA testers, product owners, legal and executive staff.
• Communicate accessibility issues and remedies to clients in service meetings in a patient and professional manner.

Skills, Traits and Competencies

Applicant Minimal Skills, Traits and Competencies

• 2+ years previous experience in non-simulation adaptive/assistive technology or techniques when utilizing websites or mobile devices
• 1-2 years previous experience in non-simulated Manual Accessibility Audits
• Prior experience, demonstrated knowledge, or education regarding:
• Data analysis, extrapolation, and reporting methods, including analytical software.
• Automated accessibility testing procedures for web sites, software, and online venues.
• Explaining the accessibility requirements associated with the WCAG 2.1 level A/AA principles and guidelines to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to read and understand basic HTML markup, Java Script and CSS style sheets.
• User interface web design concepts and principles when designing for users with disabilities (e.g., styling and readability, layout, navigation, focus indicators, color contrast, use of color, etc.)
• Verification of the conformance of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) up to 2.1 level A/AA. (Level 2.2 a plus)
• Demonstrated understanding of the application of internationally recognized accessibility guidelines including WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to digital formats.
• Excellent communication skills, written and expressive (the ability to speak is not necessarily required).
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, Java Script etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ARIA and its use.
• Ability to work well within a team setting.
• Ability to simultaneously take work direction and to work autonomously.

Applicant Preferred Skills, Traits and Competencies

• International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification
• Adept at Android mobile interfaces.
• Prior experience, demonstrated knowledge, or education regarding user-experience testing.
• Successful experience working in virtual office or remote workplace environments.
• Prior experience, in either a professional or volunteer setting, interacting with people who live with disabilities.
• Lived experience, demonstrated knowledge, or education regarding assistive computer technology and devices (e.g., screen readers, screen magnifiers, voice recognition software and alternative input devices.)

Other Information regarding the role

Position Length and Time Commitment

This position is designed to serve as a periodic contract arrangement, depending upon the needs of our company. Our aim is to build a long-term contract relationship with experienced Manual Accessibility Audit Contractors who can successfully deliver accurate manual audit results within deadlines, during peak periods of client project demand. 

Time commitments depend upon the project and will be negotiated with a given contractor’s availability.

Location

Remote through virtual office interface on Microsoft Teams  

Questions, Assistance and Disability Accommodation

If you have questions, need assistance or disability accommodation during the application and interview process, please contact us at: [email protected] or 855-849-5050 x2.