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Bowhead

Assistive Technology Specialist

Austin, TX · Hybrid

Section 508 accessibility testing experience is helpful, but not required * Knowledge of Inspection/Testing tools. Able to independently demonstrate testing acumen to coordinate with AT Testers

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Sr. WebFOCUS developer

Baltimore, MD

Strong background in coding and testing Section 508 standards. Ability to use Microsoft office suite for creating documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. Business Process Modeling ...

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An Internship Section 508 Tester assists in evaluating digital content, such as websites and documents, to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities according to Section 508 standards. The intern typically conducts manual and automated accessibility tests, documents findings, and recommends fixes to improve accessibility. This role helps organizations meet legal requirements for accessibility and creates a more inclusive digital environment. Interns may also learn about assistive technologies and best practices in accessible design.

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Internship Section 508 Testers often encounter challenges related to understanding the wide range of disabilities and how digital content can be made accessible to all users. Learning to use various accessibility testing tools, interpreting guidelines, and communicating findings effectively to development teams can also be difficult for newcomers. These challenges can be addressed by actively engaging in hands-on testing, seeking mentorship from experienced accessibility professionals, and staying updated with resources from organizations like the W3C and the U.S. Access Board. Collaboration and asking questions within your team is highly encouraged, as accessibility is an evolving field that benefits from shared knowledge.
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Assistive Technology Specialist

Bowhead

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Overview

Assistive Technology Specialist:

Bowhead is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist to provide program support for the Information Resources Accessibility Program (IRAP) Section 508 office. The Section 508 Program Office is an organization within the US Department of the Treasury's, Office of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides agency wide support Assistive Technology (AT) as a reasonable accommodations and technical Section 508 guidance for IRS projects and Agency initiatives. 

Responsibilities
  • Support end-user of Assistive technology.  AT Technical Support and Troubleshooting of both Hardware and software
  • Provide AT Support to the tier 1 help desk side support, such as troubleshooting computer issues
  • Troubleshoot AT End-user issues that were assigned from the *IRAP mailbox
  • Contacting AT vendors to get assistance with troubleshooting or issues
  • Participate, as needed, as a member of a cross-functional team of IT experts to identify and craft solutions for newly introduced software/solutions
  • Apply knowledge of the technical, policy/procedures and contracting implications of Section 508
  • Configure and teach others how to use Dragon, ZoomText, and JAWS as well as other AT
  • Troubleshoot interoperability issues between mainstream hardware, software, and assistive technology
  • Install hardware and software
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical area is desired
  • No less than 3 - 7 years of relevant experience with Information Technology, preferably Assistive Technology
  • Knowledge of Assistive Technology (AT), its performance, capability, baseline interoperability.
  • Computer experience with mainstream applications such as MS Office
  • Knowledge of features which enhance the accessibility and usability of a web sites and applications
  • Knowledge of the purpose for 508 testing.  Section 508 accessibility testing experience is helpful, but not required
  • Knowledge of Inspection/Testing tools. Able to independently demonstrate testing acumen to coordinate with AT Testers
  • Soft skills, including effective communication, teamwork, time management, willingness to learn, empathy, organization, and critical thinking

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodicall

 SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust (NAC) level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Public Trust (NAC) clearance at this location.

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