Sheriff's Office -- Digital Accessibility And Web Coordinator

The Digital Accessibility and Web Coordinator works to manage and direct accessibility efforts and website frameworks across all Adams County Sheriff’s Office divisions. The Digital Accessibility Coordinator/Webmaster is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s systems, products, and digital assets are compliant with Federal, State, and Local laws, policies, and procedures including adherence to current iterations of Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This position develops and provides training to website content administrators and digital asset creators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies and collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to create and maintain workflow guidelines to ensure that web accessibility is considered in all relevant organizational policies and procedures.
• Develops, documents, implements, and maintains Adams County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures for website and digital assets, including website accessibility and ADA compliance; helps to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for website and identified digital assets questions, projects, redesigns, and related items. Collaborates with DST to field incoming tickets to resolve issues relating to the website/digital assets throughout the organization.
• Collaborates with other departments as appropriate to develop metrics for reviewing and evaluating website and digital assets for accessibility and ADA compliance. Conducts testing of web content and applications for compliance with current iterations of WCAG. Recommends changes to existing designs or suggests new designs that are more accessible to all users.
• Develops and provides training to web developers, designers, and content creators on web accessibility best practices, policies, and procedures to ensure ADA accessibility and compliance.
• Works closely with website editors and administrators to guide, design, develop, implement, update, and maintain appropriate portions of the Sheriff’s Office website for accessibility. In conjunction with DST, helps train departmental representatives to update their respective portion of the website.
• Participates in design and accessibility reviews, drafting accessibility requirements for new features, and generally helping cross-capability team members ensure compliance with current iterations of WCAG.
• Collaborates with website editors and administrators to create web pages that are accessible, visually appealing, engaging, and in line with the brand’s tone and voice. Ensures a consistent look and feel across the website and digital assets.
• Coordinates with DST and other departments to review software programs and adaptive technologies to ensure products and services sufficiently accessibility and ADA compliance. Researches and recommends access/adaptive technology or other alternative solutions that meet ADA regulations and requirements.
• Monitors changes to laws related to digital accessibility and other compliance regulations. Analyzes the effects of any changes and makes recommendations to Sheriff Office staff. Serves as the subject matter expert in evolving industry guidelines and digital standards and how they impact content authoring, content production, and delivery methods.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of two years of experience in website maintenance, administration, and/or design.
• Minimum of one year of experience with WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards and guidelines or related field, including developing and implementing company website compliance and accommodation programs.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, instructional technology, business administration, or related programs OR equivalent.
• Experience with accessibility audit and quality assurance tools, processes, and assistive technologies such as Site Improve.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.