Title: 508 Compliance Specialist / Adobe PDF Form Developer

Location: Washington, D.C. metro area/ Remote

Summary

Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers’ challenges and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results.

Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values, which can be found at http://www.riospartners.com/mission-and-values/.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented 508 Compliance Specialist and Adobe PDF Form Developer to support a project with a need for the development and creation of Adobe PDF fillable forms. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, modification, and testing of highly functional Adobe PDF fillable forms, ensuring their compliance with 508 accessibility standards. You will coordinate with the project team to gather and prioritize requirements and report back on completed forms. 

The Compliance Specialist/ Adobe PDF Form Developer will:

• Collaborate with the project team to receive form assignments and prioritize tasks based on project requirements and deadlines
• Develop, modify, and optimize Adobe PDF fillable forms in accordance with project specifications and 508 compliance guidelines
• Test and troubleshoot PDF forms to ensure functionality, accuracy, compliance, and user-friendliness.
• Implement 508 compliance enhancements, making necessary adjustments to forms for accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities
• Ensure timely completion of form development tasks
• Provide recommendations and improvements for form design, layout, and user experience.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure seamless integration of PDF forms into larger projects
• Stay up-to-date with best practices related to PDF form development, 508 compliance, and accessibility standards
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF software
• Exhibit a high level of comfort with repetitive tasks while maintaining focus on precision and accuracy

Required education, skills, and experience

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrated experience creating, modifying, and testing Adobe PDF fillable forms.
• Familiarity with 508 accessibility standards and compliance enhancements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks
• Customer service orientation/ ability to respond and adjust to developments in customer needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving mindset for form functionality and compliance
• Experience with federal government agencies preferred

Additional information

• U.S. work authorization required
• Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (i.e. must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in US for past three years consecutively)

Benefits Information:

• Profit-sharing/Performance Bonus: Rios Partners is committed to ensuring the success of the organization benefits the entire team. As such, a portion of profits is paid out to employees. The total amount of Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus distributed to the team may vary year to year and will depend on numerous factors, including market conditions, company performance, and individual performance. 
• Retirement plan: Rios Partners offers a 401(k) and contributes an amount equivalent to 3% of the employee’s base salary each month to the designated fund. Employees may choose to contribute additional money into the 401(k) from their paycheck each month.
• Health and Vision insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a Platinum plan health coverage through United Healthcare; this includes coverage for both medical and vision insurance.
• Dental insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a dental insurance plan through Delta Dental.
• Disability insurance: Rios Partners will pay 100% of the premium for both short-term and long-term disability insurance provided through Guardian.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays: You will be eligible for three weeks of PTO (15 days) and 12 paid holidays each year. In additional accrued PTO, Rios Partners provides additional time off for both expected and unexpected events (e.g., Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Voting).
• Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave: Rios Partners celebrates employees’ choice to become parents. We are also aware that pregnancy and caring for an infant or a newly adopted child may cause additional life complexities. As such, we provide employees twelve (12) weeks of paid leave in association with the birth of an employee’s own child or the placement of a child with the employee in connection with adoption or foster care. To be eligible for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, team members must: 1) Have worked at Rios Partners full-time for a minimum of 12 continuous months. 2) Be in good employment standing with Rios Partners (i.e., not on probation). 3) Request leave a minimum of 30 days in advance if possible. If this is not possible, please place your request as soon as possible once you become aware of it. Regardless of eligibility for the Rios Partners Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, all Rios Partners employees are eligible for the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act entitlements as well as Rios Partners Short Term Disability plan.
• Employee Assistance Program: Rios Partners cares about the mental health of our employees. Through our employee assistance program, ComPsych, we offer 5 EAP sessions to address personal issues such as relationship struggles, substance abuse, parenting challenges and grief. ComPsych, if you decide to utilize the service, also provides FinancialConnect, LegalConnect and FamilySource to provide support and resources for every eligible employee.
• Training and Development: Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority Level: Entry level

Functions: Information Technology, Legal, Design

Workplace Type: Remote

Job Type: Other, Hourly, Non-Exempt