Accessibility Specialist Opening at Texas Dept of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

[Michael Moore]

Who We Need

DARS is looking for an Accessibility Specialist for the web to join the DARS Accessibility Team. Specialists deliver accessibility testing, consulting, training, and development services to the five Texas Health and Human Services agencies. Web Accessibility Specialist should have:

·         Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards

·         HTML coding proficiency

·         Ability to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems of accessibility

·         Knowledge of accessibility within standard code libraries, including JQuery, preferred

·         Experience developing templates and web pages and extending web parts in SharePoint 2010 , preferred

 

Who We Are

The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) works with Texans with dis­abilities and families with children who have developmental delays to improve the quality of their lives and to enable their full participation in society. We ensure that our consumers enjoy the same opportunities as other Texans to live independent and productive lives. DARS is the largest vocational rehabilitation employer in the country that assists people with disabilities to gain employment or return to employment. We em­ploy dedicated professionals to deliver services and employ the latest best practices, technology, and software solutions to assist job seekers, employers, and other customers.

 

Benefits of Working at DARS

·      Competitive salaries and benefits

·      Support in your personal and professional development, including access to the latest training and tools required to support our customers

·      A service orientation that allows you to play an important role in delivering accessible information and services to Texans

 

How to Apply

Qualified candidates may apply for this job posting on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission job site at: https://jobshrportal.cpa.texas.gov/ENG/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=270185&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight

Complete a State of Texas Application for posting #270185 - Accessibility Specialist. We recommend you use the Internet Explorer web browser for best results with the online application.

 

Still have questions?

Contact:   Mike Moore - Michae...@dars.state.tx.us 512 424-4159