IT Accessibility Specialist
DoIT System Administrator II
Recruitment #24-004769-0005
Department | DoIT State Chief of Information Technology |
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Date Opened | 11/12/2024 10:30:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/26/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $73,957.00 - $119,492.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Leah Lastner |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
- Performs accessibility issue analysis and testing to provide appropriate and timely guidance on remediation actions to the agency to prevent or resolve accessibility errors within a website, web app, electronic document or mobile app.
- Review accessibility errors from automated testing applications to determine the appropriate course of action for correction.
- Assists state staff and vendors in the design, development and testing of application system corrections or enhancements by analyzing modifications recommended, determining system impact and estimating effort and resources required to perform modification to ensure accessibility.
- Review vendor documentation to verify compliance with state laws and regulations.
- Develops, reviews and updates Office of Accessibility documentation and training material to ensure that information is accurate, relevant, current, and user friendly.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on computers or large client server platforms.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or other related field with specific coursework in the structure and use of automated information systems and three years of experience providing problem analysis and ongoing user support, coordinating system development and implementation, and training users on the functionality of applications for agency or statewide systems housed on computers or large client server platforms for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in the Cyber and Information Systems classifications or Cyber and Information specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- One year experience conducting manual accessibility testing.
- Experience working with the disability community.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |