General
The Web Accessibility Specialist (ADA) works under the direct supervision of the Senior Web Developer and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Section 508 (75%) updating and maintaining district websites using Drupal (25%) for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), and the San Mateo County Transit District (SMCTD).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, May 26, 2024 (1st Cutoff May 12, 2024) Essential Functions & Duties
- Review and ensure all internal and public-facing web district materials developed are 508 compliant and adhere to the latest WCAG guidelines (Level A & AA conformance and subject to change based on WCAG updates).
- Conduct technical editing, quality assurance, testing, and support for remediation of current deliverables, such as documents, intricate spreadsheets, websites, among others, to satisfy 508 compliance.
- Provide comprehensive accessibility reporting that successfully passes all of the Section 508 checklist requirements.
- Update and maintain web content in the Content Management System.
Examples of Duties- Provide section 508 compliance versions for PDF, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, campaign materials, training modules, and websites.
- Fix documents that cannot be processed by OCR software.
- Use the Adobe Acrobat Pro, Common Look, Web Accessibility Tool (WAT), and/or Site Improve to perform 508 compliance testing.
- Remediate documents within the deadline given by the supervisor.
- Efficiently identify non-compliant sections within documents, forms, and web content with precision.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology.
- Three (3) years of experience in 508 compliance, website content management, and document systems (ie. SharePoint, intranet system, et.).
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:- Proficiency in HTML, CSS & Javascript (JQuery).
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience using Illustrator and InDesign.
- Experience using Drupal or a closely related field.
Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:
Health and Welfare Benefits:
- Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
- Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
- Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
Retirement Medical Benefits:
- Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
- Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
Holidays and Paid Time Off:
- Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
- Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
Financial Planning Benefits:
- Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
- CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
- Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
- Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
- Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
Growth and Education Benefits:
- Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
- Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.
Other Amazing Benefits:
- Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
- Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
- Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.
Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
