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Division/Department: Administrative Office of the Courts, Government Relations and Public Affairs
Location: Annapolis, MD 21401
Salary: $87,210
FLSA Status: Exempt
At-Will: Yes
Position Type: Fulltime / Hybrid
Benefits: generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework up to 2 days per week may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and approval of Administrative Head.
Main Purpose Of Role The Web Content and Accessibility Specialist will serve as the digital accessibility expert for the Judiciary and will be responsible for ensuring all website content and files created by the Judiciary are accessible to all users and follow Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The role reports to the Web Services Manager, analyzes web content for accessibility, recommends changes, remediates accessibility issues, and serves as the primary contact for web-related accessibility concerns. The Specialist will provide support for external and internal websites, contribute to web projects including page creation, design, and user experience (UX) development, and serve as the liaison to local courts for accessibility-related duties, training, and consultation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide guidance and assistance to ensure all web content is accessible to all populations and oversee remediation of documents posted on the website.
Conduct in-depth testing of website pages, documents, and videos for accessibility compliance with Section 508 and WCAG criteria.
Provide support and technical assistance to content owners using the Judiciary's PDF accessibility software and web content quality assurance system.
Assist with web projects such as content creation, design, and UX development for both internet and intranet sites.
Act as the primary liaison and communicator with local courts to support and maintain accessible content on the website.
Coordinate with content owners to update and create new pages and content.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional web experience that included working with a content management system, website page design and content management, and experience with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), accessibility standards and guidelines, accessibility audit and quality assurance tools and processes.
Note: Professional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 accessibility standards and guidelines.
Accessibility audit and quality assurance tools and processes.
Accessibility issues and best practices.
Assistive software and hardware resources.
Web technologies and/or web content management systems.
HTML, CSS, and other development/programming tools; ability to design, modify, and troubleshoot.
Job Access with Speech (JAWS) and NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA); CommonLook.
Additional Skills
Conducting accessibility testing on multiple platforms and browsers including iOS and Android mobile devices.
Working directly with people from diverse backgrounds and cultivating positive relationships.
Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including design and use of spreadsheets and documents.
Adobe Creative Cloud products (e.g., Acrobat, Photoshop).
Problem solving website-related issues.
Key Abilities
Maintain confidentiality of documents and records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, court employees, and others encountered in the course of work.
Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures.
Equity, Diversity, and Accessibility The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
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