DOCUMENT REMEDIATION SPECIALIST, ACCESSIBILITY

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Budget & Management (DBM) Chief Information Office (CIO) and the Maryland Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Office of Accessibility (OOA) coordinate accessible information technology in compliance with state and federal law. OOA supports state agencies in developing, procuring, and implementing accessible information technology services. �DoIT collaborates with the Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Department of General Services to ensure the state procures, develops and implements accessible information technology systems. The Maryland Department of Budget & Management Chief Information Office is seeking part-time Document Remediation Specialists, Accessibility. ***This is a Part-Time position 10-20 hours week. Business hours are Flexible***� Salary Based on Experience: $20.00-$30.00/hour $20 - No experience $25 - Some experience - Has remediated a handful of documents previously. $30 - Requires only Office of Accessibility document process training, not training on the act of document remediation.� Is able to start the remediation work immediately after a compacted onboarding.� This professional has already remediated a wide range of complex documents and possesses a deep understanding of PDF UA and WCAG 2.1 AA .

LOCATION OF POSITION

REMOTE

POSITION DUTIES

After completing an in-house training curriculum on digital accessibility, the Document Accessibility Specialist remediates inaccessible electronic documents for both the Department of IT, and other State Agencies, as directed by the Director of the Office of Accessibility.� Position duties include technical assistance internally and externally to other state agencies, document remediation support, and training. Examples of Work: ● Under light supervision, reviews accessibility errors from common content authoring tools to determine the appropriate course of action for correction. ● Tests and remediates departmental documentation to comply with accessibility standards. ● Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. ● International Association of Accessibility Professionals: Accessible Document Specialist� ● US Department of Homeland Security Trusted Tester Preferred ● Excellent teamwork skills� ● Ability to work well with light supervision� ● Strong work ethic and attention to detail� ● Strong written and verbal communication skill��

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.� Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.��� For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.�� We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.�� People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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