What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Accessibility Specialist position at Firman Solutions?
Digital Accessibility & Document Remediation Specialist
Job Overview:
- Seeking an experienced Digital Accessibility & Document Remediation Specialist to remediate documents, PDFs, forms, and digital materials in accordance with Section 504 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Remediate Word documents, PDFs, scanned documents, and fillable forms for accessibility.
- Apply proper headings, reading order, tables, tags, labels, and logical tab order.
- Correct OCR issues and improve accessibility of scanned/image-based PDFs.
- Add appropriate alt text and address visual accessibility and color contrast.
- Perform accessibility checks and basic screen-reader/keyboard testing.
- Maintain remediation trackers and documentation.
- Coordinate with vendors regarding VPATs/ACRs, accessibility gaps, and remediation plans.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with document/PDF accessibility remediation.
- Strong Microsoft Word and PDF skills.
- Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 504.
- Strong organization, documentation, and vendor coordination skills.
- Experience with accessibility testing tools and assistive technology is preferred.
Benefits:
- Fully remote work
- Part-time schedule with flexible hours
- 6–9-month temporary project
- Opportunity to work on a specialized digital accessibility project
- Professional experience in WCAG 2.1, Section 504, and document remediation