ON-CALL 508 Compliance Specialist
@ ICF

Hybrid
$82,000
Hybrid
Part Time
Posted 21 days ago

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ON-CALL 508 Compliance Specialist

The ON-CALL 508 Compliance Specialist provides expert accessibility support to ensure that documents, web products, and digital communications meet Section 508 and WCAG standards. This role involves reviewing, testing, and remediating a variety of digital assets for compliance under urgent or ad hoc conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • File Review: Assess Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, and other digital documents for Section 508 compliance using both automated tools and manual review.
  • Document Remediation: Fix tagging, alt text, color contrast, and structure issues to meet accessibility standards.
  • Web Accessibility Testing: Evaluate web pages, applications, and SCORM files for Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA compliance using tools like ANDI, Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, etc.
  • Reporting: Prepare evaluation reports detailing findings and remediation recommendations.
  • Collaboration & Training: Engage with content creators, developers, and teams to implement accessibility best practices, and develop training materials.
  • Continuous Improvement: Keep up-to-date with the latest accessibility standards, tools, and practices.

Required Qualifications

  • DHS Trusted Tester certification (v5.0 or higher)
  • High school degree
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Section 508 compliance testing, document remediation, and web accessibility.

Additional Qualifications

  • Expert-level proficiency with accessibility evaluation tools (ANDI, Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, Acrobat Pro, PAC2024, CommonLook, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with federal accessibility standards and government agency projects
  • Experience in developing and delivering accessibility training
  • Familiarity with web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and document creation tools
  • Ability to handle urgent and on-call accessibility needs

About ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider that leverages expertise and technology to address complex challenges. The company fosters an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute.

Key skills/competency

  • Section508
  • WCAG
  • Accessibility
  • DocumentReview
  • Remediation
  • Testing
  • Reporting
  • Collaboration
  • Training
  • ContinuousImprovement
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How to Get Hired at ICF

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight Section508 compliance experience clearly.
  • Review ICF details: Understand ICF's mission and culture.
  • Show tool proficiency: Emphasize experience with ANDI, Axe, and WAVE.
  • Prepare for scenario questions: Be ready for on-call accessibility challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice using ANDI and Axe tools.
Review WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines thoroughly.
Test sample documents for compliance issues.
Study accessible web design standards.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenge in on-call projects.
Explain your time management during urgent tasks.
Share an experience with team collaboration.
Talk through troubleshooting complex compliance issues.

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