508 Remediation Specialist (ADMINISTRATOR III) (Information Technology Division)

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position. Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Do you have experience in Office experience?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, We are seeking a qualified 508 Document Remediation Specialist within our Knowledge Management Team. This person is well-versed in WCAG 2.1 AA document compliance, Adobe InDesign and MS Office suite. Candidate will remediate documents intended for website posting. Analyze, test and perform Section 508 compliance audits. Collaborate with project managers, internal stakeholders, team members and management to achieve DOJ ADA compliance directive for documents. Maintain knowledge of emerging interpretations and trends and apply them., Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a, higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience., ** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html., * Expert in remediation of PDFs with Adobe with at least five years of experience as a 508 Document Remediation Specialist.

• Immersive knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA requirements.

• Expertise in MS WORD, PPT (PowerPoint), and Excel.

• Adobe InDesign Expert.

• Proficiency in using Adobe, NVDA, SiteImprove, and the like for compliance testing and remediation.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.