FW: [Jobs] Fwd: [SEC508] Accessibility Specialist position at the Federal Reserve Board

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>Please see below for how to apply:
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>Accessibility Specialist 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. Will
>consult with staff charged with meeting Section 508 accessibility
>requirements for electronic documents posted on the Board's public website
>(PubWeb) and intranet.
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>Requirements:
>.     Must have proficient understanding of the requirements of Section 508
>of the Rehabilitation Act and how they apply to federal agency business
>operations and processes.
>.     Demonstrated experience with assistive technology (e.g., screen
>readers, accessibility validation tools), HTML coding, CSS (stylesheets),
>and software (e.g., Dreamweaver, Javascript, PDF, Flash), as well as file
>and media formats.
>.     Bachelor's degree, preferably in web development/design, graphic
>design, or the computer sciences, or acquired through extensive
>work-related experience.
>.     Two years of specialized experience organizing and supporting the
>implementation of Section 508.
>.     Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills,
>customer service orientation, and the ability to solve customer problems in
>a timely manner a must.
>.     Highly desirable -Knowledge of XML and experience using a content
>management system.
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>Incumbent will be expected to analyze various types of documents,
>reorganizing and, if necessary, coding portions of text or making specific
>recommendations about reorganization to ensure that the accessibility
>complies with Section 508 requirements. Requires an in-depth knowledge of
>Section 508 accessibility requirements, HTML, CSS, and PDF. Incumbent will
>use assistive technology and standard computer software, as well as content
>management systems developed specifically for Board website and
>publications. Position also requires coordination of work of editors,
>graphic designers, and other web content contributors.
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>Qualified candidates should apply on-line at www.federalreserve.gov/careers
>and apply to Requisition 6229. TDD number: (202) 872-4984. The Federal
>Reserve System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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David Andrews and white cane Harry.


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