Web Accessibility Specialist

We are seeking a Web Accessibility Specialist to lead accessibility testing, remediation, and compliance efforts across City websites and web applications. This is a 12-month contract position based in Philadelphia, PA, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2 days per week onsite.

In this role, you will focus on ensuring web properties meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards while helping teams adopt sustainable, accessible development practices.

Note: At this time we are unable to consider third-party candidates or those requiring sponsorship. US citizenship is required.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct accessibility audits and bring websites and web applications into compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Use tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, Siteimprove, and assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA) for both automated and manual testing
• Collaborate with internal development teams and external vendors to remediate accessibility issues, providing guidance on HTML, ARIA, keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast
• Integrate automated accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines and establish pre-deployment accessibility checks to prevent regressions
• Support development and enhancement of internal web crawling tools related to accessibility monitoring
• Review vendor deliverables to ensure accessibility compliance standards are met
• Identify and remediate digital documents (PDFs, forms, reports, spreadsheets) to meet WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards
• Work closely with Accessibility Architects and digital services teams to align efforts with enterprise accessibility governance
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 10 years of experience in web accessibility testing, auditing, and remediation in large-scale or enterprise environments
• Experience working with government agencies on accessibility compliance initiatives
• Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA, WAI-ARIA authoring practices, Section 508, and ADA Title II requirements
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with the ability to evaluate and recommend code-level fixes
• Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, and pa11y
• Experience using assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA for accessibility validation
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and resolving accessibility issues
  
  
  

Bonus Points For

• Experience working in WordPress environments within government or public sector organizations
• Familiarity with integrating accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as GitHub Actions
• Experience with accessibility defect tracking and workflow management
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), DHS Trusted Tester, or similar certification
• Understanding of inclusive design principles and plain-language content practices