On-Call 508 Compliance Specialist

Why Consider This Job Opportunity

Salary up to $103,576.00. Flexible on-call, part-time schedule with variable hours. Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. Engaging work that contributes to accessibility standards and compliance in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and training. Chance to make a positive impact on digital accessibility for diverse users.

What To Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Review digital documents for Section 508 compliance using automated and manual methods.
• Remediate documents; address tagging, alt text, and structural issues.
• Conduct web accessibility testing on pages and applications per Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
• Prepare evaluation reports documenting findings and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with content creators and developers for best accessibility practices.

What Is Required (Qualifications)

• DHS Trusted Tester certification (v5.0 or higher).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Section 508 compliance testing and document remediation.
• Expert-level proficiency with evaluation tools like ANDI, Axe, and WAVE.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail and time management.

How To Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with federal accessibility requirements and government projects.
• Background in developing and delivering accessibility training.
• Familiarity with web development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and document creation tools.
• Experience supporting urgent or ad hoc accessibility requests.

Key skills/competency

• Section 508
• Accessibility
• WCAG
• Compliance
• Evaluation
• Remediation
• Manual Testing
• Audit
• Reporting
• Collaboration