Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
An opportunity is available for a frontend developer specializing in web accessibility and enterprise content management. Responsibilities include conducting accessibility audits, remediating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript issues, ensuring compliance with established accessibility standards, and maintaining customized SharePoint pages and components. The ideal candidate combines practical web development skills with accessibility testing expertise and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Highlights
Work on meaningful public-sector digital services while improving accessibility and usability for diverse audiences. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhance web experiences, and develop expertise in accessibility standards and enterprise content management.
Description
Key Responsibilities
ADA Compliance & Remediation
• Perform comprehensive manual and automated accessibility audits on GDOT public websites, portals, and web applications using tools like Site improve and AccessiBe.
• Remediate non-compliant HTML, CSS, JavaScript, interactive tools, and web structures across all digital channels.
• Ensure all web-published digital assets (PDFs, videos, forms, graphics, presentations, photos, and GIS maps[KL1.1]) comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and Section 508.
• Assist with web accessibility testing on new and existing content.
• Work closely with content creators, communications team, IT personnel, and third-party vendors to enforce web accessibility best practices.
SharePoint Development & Content Management
• Manage, maintain, and update web pages and custom components within GDOT’s SharePoint environment.
• Create and modify custom SharePoint templates, web parts, page layouts, and CSS/JS integrations to ensure out-of-the-box and custom features comply with accessibility guidelines.
• Implement proper ARIA roles, landmarks, and semantic HTML structure within SharePoint pages.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Graphic/Digital Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience as a Webmaster, Front-End Developer, or Web Accessibility Specialist.
Technical Skills
• SharePoint Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing and developing within Microsoft SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server.
• Accessibility Standards: In-depth knowledge of ADA Title II requirements, WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA guidelines, WAI-ARIA standards, and
Section 508.
• Front-End Development: Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive framework concepts.
• Document Remediation: Knowledge of PDF remediation tools (Adobe Acrobat Pro DC) and accessible document creation in Microsoft Office
Soft Skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accessibility guidelines to non-technical users.
• Willingness to share expertise and knowledge to assist in creation of process development for internal teams to assist in continued compliance going forward.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
2+ years of professional experience as a Webmaster, Front-End Developer, or Web Accessibility Specialist.
Required
2
Years
SharePoint Expertise: Proven hands-on experience managing and developing within Microsoft SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server.
Required
2
Years
Accessibility Standards: In-depth knowledge of ADA Title II requirements, WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA guidelines, WAI-ARIA standards, and Section 508.
Required
2
Years
Front-End Development: Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive framework concepts.
Required
2
Years
Document Remediation: Knowledge of PDF remediation tools (Adobe Acrobat Pro DC) and accessible document creation in Microsoft Office Applications.
Required
2
Years
