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Accessibility Specialist

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
Feb 16, 2023

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Industry
Research
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Westat is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to support the development and maintenance of accessibility resources and materials, including training documents and checklists.  Support includes providing information to staff regarding Federal Section 508 standards and accessibility guidelines. The successful candidate will be able to learn and understand new technologies quickly, for example, updating front-end HTML pages.  The candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, a proactive communicator, and able to organize and present complex information in a clear, concise manner.
 
Job Responsibilities:
·    Write audio/video descriptions, write alternative text for complex charts, equations, and images, and create table summaries for digital products, including social media 
·    Work with 508 Coordinator and other staff to develop resources, training materials, and presentations
·    Monitor multiple corporate mailboxes and take action as needed
 
Basic Qualifications:
·    A Bachelor's degree 
·    Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
·    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·    Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 success criteria and web accessibility requirements

Preferred Qualifications: 
·    1-3 years of copy editing, proof-reading or technical writing experience 
·    Video captioning experience
·    Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
·    Spanish language a plus
 
Other requirements:
·    Be available for full-time work (9am to 5:30pm, M-F) hybrid with some work on-site in our Rockville location
 
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. Westat requires Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire, and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.
 
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
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Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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