Comptroller - IT Accessibility Compliance Analyst (Reopen)

Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00052890

If you have previously applied, there is no need to reapply. Your application is still being considered for this position.
 

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.  Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

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About The Division

General Description

We’re looking for an Accessibility professional with a passion for ensuring CPA’s compliance with accessibility regulations on websites, forms, and documents. As a member of our SWAG (Software Web Accessibility Group) team, you’ll leverage and grow your skill-set in a collaborative environment to promote accessibility compliance and awareness though-out the Agency. You’ll be a great fit for this position if you are self-motivated, interested in learning new skills and technologies, and enjoy working in a team environment where both work-life balance are valued.

This position work location is in Austin, TX. All interviews will be conducted in person at the physical work location and the successful candidate must adhere to the in-office requirements.

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Occasionally, work non-standard work hours to include additional hours on evenings, weekends and holidays.  Hours may change based on business need.

Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet in office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e. report to office 1 day/month, 3 days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree.
• • Two (2) years of recent experience working in Accessibility related Analyst or Software Developer role.
• • Experience utilizing internet browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.
• • Experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel.
• • Experience with Accessibility testing tools (ex.  SortSite, JAWS, NVDA, Wave)
• • Experience writing and documenting information related to online research.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or management information systems.
• • Complete copies of official college transcripts must be furnished at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.
• • Experience with accessibility standards and guidelines such as: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 and Section 508 Accessibility Standards
• • Experience recommending solutions based on WAI-ARIA and HTML5 attributes.
• • Experience setting up and configuring test tools and assistive devices for testing.
• • Knowledge of HTML semantics/tagging, hyperlink integrity
• • Programming knowledge on how to read code.
• • Making PDFs accessible

Substitution

One (1) additional year of the full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

In This Role You Will:

• Assists with testing customer and technical systems for accessibility compliance for both new systems and after enhancements to existing systems.  May include, but is not limited to assisting with, scheduling, facilitating and documenting results of accessibility compliance testing.  
• Assists with documenting accessibility testing results and communicating those results to technical employees for remediation.  Reviews remediation results to ensure documented issues have been adequately addressed.  
• Assists with the development of test cases and scenarios used to ensure new systems and enhancements to existing systems meet required accessibility standards. Communicates requirements and test cases to the testing team(s) to ensure thorough testing of all areas expected to meet accessibility standards.    
• Assists in development of training material focusing on Accessibility awareness and development best practice
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings!

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note To The Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

• https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
• Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, 

Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.