Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist

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Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist

Anticipated Salary Range: $60,278-$80,000

The State Corporation Commissions (SCC) Division of Information Resources (IRD) is seeking a Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist. Located in downtown Richmond, the SCC is an independent state agency that balances the interests of citizens, businesses, and customers in regulating Virginias business and economic concerns. The Digital Accessibility Compliance Specialist engages with SCC staff and vendors to ensure all digital content, publicly available documents, software, and applications comply with accessibility standards including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This role combines technical expertise with regulatory knowledge to build inclusive experiences across websites, documents, and services while adapting to evolving standards and assistive technologies. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule, including 3 days in office and 2 days of teleworking each week. The SCC offers career growth and professional development opportunities including on-the-job training, certifications, and designations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop accessibility frameworks and guide the creation of accessible solutions
• Conduct audits, resolve compliance issues, and implement remediation plans
• Create detailed remediation plans that provide clear guidance on addressing accessibility barriers with appropriate prioritization and technical specifications
• Use automated testing tools and manual evaluation techniques to test systems and deliver reports
• Balance technical feasibility, user experience, and knowledge of compliance requirements to address needs of individuals with various disabilities through solutions that enhance digital and document usability
• Work with staff to improve the integration of accessible best practices within the SCC
• Develop and deliver accessibility training programs tailored to different organizational roles, including developers, designers, content creators, and management teams
• Provide internal staff training and deliver exceptional customer service
• Perform related work as required

Please Note: SCC only accepts applications received through its career center site. Applications submitted through Virginia Jobs site directly will not be considered.

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