GA DOR - ADA Accessibility Web Forms Tester Job at Expedite Technology Solutions

GA DOR - ADA Accessibility Web Forms Tester

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Overview

Testing forms for accessibility, identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations. Strong understanding of web accessibility principles and experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and test web forms across various browsers and devices for compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA).
• Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver) and Adobe Acrobat to test form accessibility.
• Identify issues related to keyboard navigation, focus order, label associations, ARIA usage, color contrast, and error handling in forms.
• Document and report accessibility defects clearly, referencing specific WCAG success criteria, including severity and potential solutions.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations for remediating accessibility issues.
• Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards, and evolving best practices throughout the project.
• Document issues: create detailed bug reports that explain accessibility defects, their impact on users, and their reference to specific WCAG success criteria.
• Evaluate code: basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes as they relate to accessible forms.
• Validate fixes: re-test defects after remediation to verify accessibility issues are resolved; test to ensure business logic works as expected so nothing changes during remediation.
• Work with the Department of Revenue Taxpayer Services Division (TSD) team to address accessibility concerns and ensure accessibility is integrated into the form design process.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience testing and/or providing guidance on forms and documents to ensure compliance with ADA, 508 regulations, and WCAG guidelines.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, including relevant success criteria for form elements (e.g., 1.3.1, 3.3.1–3.3.4, 4.1.2).
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer).
• Hands-on experience with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document technical findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification from IAAP (WAS).
• IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (e.g., ADA, 508 regulations, EN 301 549).
• Experience working in government compliance.

Additional Information

• DOR will conduct a background check on all candidates considered for the position. Individuals must be compliant with Georgia tax obligations.
• Any overdue and unpaid taxes or felony convictions may disqualify a candidate.
• All employees will be fingerprinted.
• Candidate must be local to Metro Atlanta and must be a US Citizen or GC-Permanent Resident.
• Tax Clearance Letter is required at time of submission (please review compliance tab for instructions on how the candidate must obtain this letter).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting