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Accessibility Tester

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The State of Michigan (SOM) Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) Center for Shared Solutions (CSS) eMichigan team is seeking to hire up to 6 additional full-time systems analysts for 1-2 years to conduct reviews for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications, which include standards for branding and digital accessibility. The contract has potential to extend beyond 2 years based upon SOM's needs.

Job Duties:

  • Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications
  • Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology
  • Review for adherence with additional standards including branding
  • Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices
  • Thoroughly document review results
  • Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results
  • Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 1 year:
  • Testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years)
  • Working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  • A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred
  • Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree

Desired Skills:

  • Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA
  • Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies
  • Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies
  • Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools
  • Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android
  • Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work
  • Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience
  • Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA

Minimum Education

  • None

Location:

  • Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense
  • Position requires in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
  • Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexible scheduling is possible)

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States; We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
  • Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.