Accessibility Content Specialist

About The Position

Who can apply: State of Kansas Only (Internal)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $29-$32

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary
The position (K0247317)

ACCESSIBILITY: Works to maintain daily accessibility compliance across all KDHE digital assets, both internal and external, in partnership with the Deputy Communications Director. This work includes, but is not limited to implementing best practices as defined through ITEC 1210, ADA, section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and WCAG 2.1 guidance for review and remediation of assets; developing training and educating agency; and using up-to-date accessibility scanning and testing software such as Monsido, AMP, Equidox, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premier and NVDA to regularly scan or evaluate assets to maintain reasonable accessibility rating as defined by OITS (97%). Must stay current on state and federal regulations, assistive tools and best practices.

ANALYTICS & GOVERNANCE: Maintains a database of KDHE digital assets to include documents, images, videos, trainings and forms to ensure they are reviewed on a regular schedule. Coordinates with programs to report asset performance, expiration and remediation requirements. Removes and archives any content not flagged for expiration extensions by the programs through either automated or manual means.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

PROCEDURES & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals documenting all processes and procedures for website content updates, analytic reporting, document remediation, and accessibility work. Understands agency website policies and procedures and consistently implements them in practice. Performs other public relations and marketing duties as applicable and assigned as a member of the agency's communications team.

DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGEMENT: Serve as secondary web content manager; maintaining, updating and improving the agency's websites. Implement best practice standards of web design, user experience (UX) and accessibility compliance. This work may include, but isn't limited to, coordinating content, uploading content, designing webpages, building online forms and fillable PDFs, configuring and incorporating third‑party applications, and consulting with programs on their needs. Works in partnership with the communications team and programs to ensure content is updated regularly.

Qualifications

Education:

High School, GED

Licensing & Certification:
Valid Driver's License

- Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State

Minimum Qualifications:

At least one year of experience working with Content Management Systems. One year of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities in an organization or agency.

Expert knowledge of digital ADA requirements (WCAG 2.1+, ITEC 1210, Section 508 of Rehab Act), Microsoft Excel and Access.

Familiarity with CMS Software (WordPress, Droopal or Paperthin)

Familiarity with front‑end web development languages and protocols such as HTML, CSS and Javascript

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors or equivalent experience in website design/UX is preferred, or a communications field.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Adobe Acrobat, Google Analytics

Monsido, AMP, Equidox, Adobe Premiere and NVDA

WCAG 2.1+, ITEC 1210, Section 508 of Rehab Act

Teams and Outlook

Experience with or proficient in content management systems, web design, and development, as well as

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.

DHS Trusted Tester Certification

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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