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ADA Compliance Consultant MS Word Documents
Location: Oakland, CA Hybrid
California Local candidates Must
Overview: The Client is seeking a hands-on ADA Compliance Consultant to remediate and standardize Microsoft Word documents for accessibility. This is an execution-focused role, requiring the consultant to convert existing documents into "pre-checked ADA compliant templates, ensuring minimal post-processing by internal staff.
Key Responsibilities:
ADA Compliance & Document Remediation
- Format and remediate MS Word documents to meet ADA accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG 2.1 AA).
- Apply proper heading structures, styles, lists, and document hierarchy.
- Ensure accessibility compliance for:
- Tables (headers, structure, readability)
- Images (alt text where applicable)
- Hyperlinks and navigation
- Reading order and logical flow
Template Standardization
- Convert documents into reusable, ADA-compliant Word templates.
- Ensure documents are "pre-checked , allowing GSA staff to add content with minimal accessibility fixes.
- Establish consistent formatting standards across all documents.
Validation & Quality Assurance
- Use MS Word Accessibility Checker and other tools to validate compliance.
- Identify and resolve accessibility issues to ensure high-quality, compliant outputs.
- Work with GSA stakeholders for feedback and final validation.
Scope of Work:
- Construction Specifications (Word):
- 30 40 documents
- Range: 1 page to 200 pages (high variability and complexity)
- Contracts/Agreements:
- 3 4 documents, 20 40 pages each
Required Skills & Experience:
Must-Have
- Strong hands-on experience with ADA compliance for documents and/or websites.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Word formatting for accessibility (styles, headings, TOC, tables).
- Experience with Section 508 and/or WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
- Proven experience remediating large, complex documents (100 pages preferred).
- Familiarity with Word Accessibility Checker and document validation techniques.
Preferred
- Experience working with government/public sector agencies.
- Exposure to construction specifications or legal/contract documents.
- Experience with screen readers (JAWS/NVDA) or advanced accessibility testing tools.
- Accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS) are a plus.
Salary : $40 - $50