[SEC508] Accessibility specialist

[Kristin.L.Bishop@frb.gov]

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking an Accessibility Specialist (a newly
created position):
                                                                        
 http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/default.cfm                      
 (Select the "To apply" link for "Other professional")                  
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                        
 Job Duties:                                                            
                                                                        
 Provides Board staff and contractors (e.g., writers, editors, content  
 contributors) with a facility to request information and assistance in 
 complying with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applying an      
 explicit knowledge of the accessibility requirements relevant to the   
 Board, ensures that web applications and content conform to current    
 Section 508 accessibility requirements. Provides consulting, training, 
 and documentation for staff charged with meeting Section 508           
 accessibility requirements for electronic documents posted on the      
 Board's public web site (PubWeb) and intranet. Acts as the central     
 point of contact for information concerning accessibility issues and   
 solutions.                                                             
 Special Training:                                                      
                                                                        
                                                                        
 Must have comprehensive understanding of the requirements of Section   
 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and how they apply to federal agency    
 business operations. Demonstrated experience with assistive technology 
 (e.g., screen readers, accessibility validation tools), HTML coding,   
 CSS (stylesheets), and software (e.g., Dreamweaver, Javascript, Adobe  
 Acrobat, Flash), and file and media formats. Bachelor's degree,        
 preferably in web development/design, graphic design, computer         
 science, or equivalent experience. FR 24 requires two years and FR 25  
 three years of experience in implementing Section 508. Excellent oral  
 and written communication skills, customer service orientation, and    
 the ability to solve customer problems in a timely manner a must.      
 Prefer knowledge of XML and experience using content management        
 system.                                                                
 Remarks:                                                               
                                                                        
                                                                        
 Supports validation of accessible content prior to posting on the      
 Board's public web site (i.e., conducting HTML, PDF, and CSS           
 validations). Analyzes new content for conformity to established       
 accessibility requirements; advises staff in the solution of           
 accessibility problems; and works with designers, editors, and authors 
 to devise approaches to presentation of text, tables, and charts to    
 best meet accessibility requirements. Conducts accessibility audits of 
 existing web content. As necessary, oversees the conversion of         
 documents and checks for consistency and continuity to Board           
 accessibility standards.