Texas Workforce Commission
VR Accessibility Technology Specialist (Austin)
Texas Workforce Commission, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you! The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.
PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU... -If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals! -If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15 years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest: Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans. -If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay. -If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary. -If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program. -FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.
WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the Business Systems department.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The VR Accessibility Specialist (Accessibility Specialist III) is selected by and reports to the Program Manager for Business Systems. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work on all aspects of accessibility aligned with agency strategic objectives. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the public. May train, lead, and/or prioritize the workload of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Provide senior-level accessibility analysis and consultation to teams across the division.
-Test and remediate information communication technology (ICT), including PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, VR applications, and systems to meet accessibility and usability standards.
-Strong understanding and familiarity with accessibility testing methods, tools and assistive technologies, like screen readers.
-Ensure implementation and compliance with accessibility policies and regulations, like Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG2.0-2.2 AA), and Section 508.
-Ensure implementation of industry best practices for accessibility services.
-Create reports that describe accessibility obstacles as well as provide technical guidance and recommendations to overcome obstacles.
-Deliver testing results to VR staff and participate in follow-up discussions to develop a plan to improve the accessibility and usability of division resources.
-Provide training to team members and VR staff to improve accessibility knowledge throughout the agency.
-Participate in the development and delivery of instructional materials, aids, and manuals to meet training needs.
-Maintain and grow subject matter expertise in the accessibility field.
-Assist in establishing standards, processes, and a philosophy that puts the division in a leadership position as it relates to accessibility and usability of information technology.
-May serve as backup to the manager and other team members.
-Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency procedures, policies, rules, and laws.
-Contribute to teamwork and communicate effectively.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office software applications and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
-Understanding of how HTML, CSS, and ARIA technologies are used to create accessible Web content.
-Experience or familiarity with Vocational Rehabilitation and the applications and platforms used by VR such as ReHabWorks, Semi-Autonomous Research Assistant, etc.
-Fundamental understanding of document creation tools -- e.g., Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office -- and how they impact accessibility.
-Understanding of accessibility policies and standards, such as the WCAG and Section 508 and how these policies apply to PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, websites, desktop applications, mobile apps, and other digital content.
-Experience with testing digital content for accessibility.
-Experience using accessibility-testing tools and assistive technology, such as FUSION, JAWS, screen readers, and screen magnifiers and how people with disabilities use technology, including computers and mobile devices.
-Demonstrated ability to attend to precise details in both testing and reporting.
-Demonstrated ability to explain difficult things in simple, clear, and accurate language.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Three years of full-time experience in positions involving such activities as analyzing, testing, and remediating various information communication technology formats to meet accessibility standards.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
-One year of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as an Accessibility Specialist II.
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable.
Duty requires up to 75% travel within the state of Texas and the ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.
YOU GAIN: -A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. -Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas -Competitive starting salary: $5,797.67- $7,652.96/month -Defined Retirement Benefit Plan -Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts -Medical Insurance -Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave -Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo ( Job Search ). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.
PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU... -If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals! -If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15 years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest: Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans. -If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay. -If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary. -If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program. -FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals.
WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the Business Systems department.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The VR Accessibility Specialist (Accessibility Specialist III) is selected by and reports to the Program Manager for Business Systems. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work on all aspects of accessibility aligned with agency strategic objectives. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the public. May train, lead, and/or prioritize the workload of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Provide senior-level accessibility analysis and consultation to teams across the division.
-Test and remediate information communication technology (ICT), including PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, VR applications, and systems to meet accessibility and usability standards.
-Strong understanding and familiarity with accessibility testing methods, tools and assistive technologies, like screen readers.
-Ensure implementation and compliance with accessibility policies and regulations, like Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG2.0-2.2 AA), and Section 508.
-Ensure implementation of industry best practices for accessibility services.
-Create reports that describe accessibility obstacles as well as provide technical guidance and recommendations to overcome obstacles.
-Deliver testing results to VR staff and participate in follow-up discussions to develop a plan to improve the accessibility and usability of division resources.
-Provide training to team members and VR staff to improve accessibility knowledge throughout the agency.
-Participate in the development and delivery of instructional materials, aids, and manuals to meet training needs.
-Maintain and grow subject matter expertise in the accessibility field.
-Assist in establishing standards, processes, and a philosophy that puts the division in a leadership position as it relates to accessibility and usability of information technology.
-May serve as backup to the manager and other team members.
-Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency procedures, policies, rules, and laws.
-Contribute to teamwork and communicate effectively.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Office software applications and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
-Understanding of how HTML, CSS, and ARIA technologies are used to create accessible Web content.
-Experience or familiarity with Vocational Rehabilitation and the applications and platforms used by VR such as ReHabWorks, Semi-Autonomous Research Assistant, etc.
-Fundamental understanding of document creation tools -- e.g., Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office -- and how they impact accessibility.
-Understanding of accessibility policies and standards, such as the WCAG and Section 508 and how these policies apply to PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, websites, desktop applications, mobile apps, and other digital content.
-Experience with testing digital content for accessibility.
-Experience using accessibility-testing tools and assistive technology, such as FUSION, JAWS, screen readers, and screen magnifiers and how people with disabilities use technology, including computers and mobile devices.
-Demonstrated ability to attend to precise details in both testing and reporting.
-Demonstrated ability to explain difficult things in simple, clear, and accurate language.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Three years of full-time experience in positions involving such activities as analyzing, testing, and remediating various information communication technology formats to meet accessibility standards.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
-One year of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as an Accessibility Specialist II.
Copy of official transcripts, certifications and/or credentials will be requested at the time of interview if applicable.
Duty requires up to 75% travel within the state of Texas and the ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.
YOU GAIN: -A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. -Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas -Competitive starting salary: $5,797.67- $7,652.96/month -Defined Retirement Benefit Plan -Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts -Medical Insurance -Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave -Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo ( Job Search ). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.