Web Accessibility Specialist

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of City websites and web applications
• Remediate and validate web content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Utilize tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, Siteimprove, and assistive technologies like JAWS and NVDA
• Collaborate with internal development teams and external vendors to resolve accessibility issues, providing detailed guidance on:
• Semantic HTML
• WAI-ARIA implementation
• Keyboard navigation and focus management
• Color contrast compliance
• Integrate automated accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as axe-core, pa11y, and Lighthouse CI
• Establish pre-deployment accessibility gates to prevent regressions
• Support development and enhancement of the City’s internal web crawler for accessibility monitoring
• Review vendor deliverables to ensure accessibility compliance
• Audit and remediate digital documents (PDFs, forms, reports) for compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508
• Educate and support departmental web teams in adopting accessible design and development best practices
• Partner closely with the Accessibility Architect and OIT Digital Services team to align with enterprise accessibility standards

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing, auditing, and remediation within enterprise or large-scale environments
• Strong expertise in:
• WCAG 2.1 AA / AAA
• WAI-ARIA authoring practices
• Section 508
• ADA Title II requirements for web accessibility
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with the ability to analyze and recommend code-level accessibility fixes
• Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools such as:
• axe DevTools
• WAVE
• Lighthouse
• pa11y
• Experience using assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA for manual testing, * Experience working with government agencies or public sector web accessibility initiatives
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar content management systems
• Experience integrating accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Experience managing or tracking accessibility defects in development workflows
• Relevant certifications such as:
• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
• DHS Trusted Tester
• Knowledge of:
• Inclusive design principles
• Plain-language web content practices

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.