What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web accessibility specialist position at Seneca Resources?
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct accessibility audits of websites and web applications using tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, Siteimprove, and assistive technologies like JAWS and NVDA.
- Remediate accessibility issues and guide development teams on compliant HTML, ARIA markup, keyboard navigation, focus management, and color contrast.
- Integrate automated accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines and establish pre-deployment accessibility validation processes.
- Support development and enhancement of internal accessibility tools such as web crawlers.
- Validate and remediate digital documents (PDFs, forms, reports, spreadsheets) to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accessibility requirements are met across all deliverables.
- Provide training and guidance to teams on accessibility standards, tools, and best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing, auditing, and remediation for large-scale or enterprise web environments.
- Deep working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA success criteria, WAI-ARIA authoring practices, Section 508, and ADA Title II requirements as applied to websites and web applications.
- Proficiency in front-end web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) with the ability to read, evaluate, and recommend fixes to source code for accessibility compliance.
- Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools (axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, pa11y) and assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA) for both automated and manual evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with government agencies on web accessibility compliance initiatives, particularly within WordPress environments.
- Familiarity with integrating accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with defect tracking and workflow management for accessibility-related issues.
- Possession of a professional certification such as IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS), DHS Trusted Tester, or an equivalent credential.
- Familiarity with inclusive design principles and plain-language content practices for web development.