Digital Access Specialist - Administrator IV

Overview

Residency Requirement
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Department Human Resources (HR) CDHS Human Resources (HR) provides centralized HR direction, consultation, and services to CDHS employees, applicants, appointing authorities, leaders, and the general public. The unit supports organizational success by aligning workforce capabilities with business goals, fostering a positive workplace culture, and managing the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement to maximize performance and retention. It ensures compliance and manages labor cost considerations, talent development, and HR policy interpretation of CDHS policy, state personnel rules, and applicable laws.

It also serves as the primary liaison for CDHS with the Department of Personnel and Administration and Colorado WINS.

Weekly Hybrid Working Arrangements
Minimum 2 days in office and maximum 3 days remote work

Hours
8 am–5 pm

Days in office
To be determined. Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position acts as the staff authority and technical expert to ensure the Department’s compliance with digital accessibility requirements. As a tax-funded entity, CDHS must comply with accessibility requirements and technical standards for digital material. The position leads digital accessibility efforts and guides CDHS programs in implementing this work with oversight from the ADA and Access Supervisor. It operationalizes digital efforts to align with CDHS accessibility goals, OIT accessibility rules, HB 21-1110, and the ADA Title II Web and Mobile Rule.

This position reports to the Human Resources ADA and Access Supervisor and collaborates with the Language and Communication Access Specialist, ADA Coordinator, and other HR leadership and team members, as well as external partners and other CDHS programs and agencies (including BITS and Communications) and external partners such as OIT.

• Digital Accessibility Strategy
• Compliance Oversight
• Digital Product Remediation
• Training and Coaching
• Contract and Budget Management
• Other Duties As Assigned

• Possess or be willing to obtain applicable certifications, as identified by the ADA and Access Supervisor, based on available funding

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to the position, two (2) of those years must be professional experience, including but not limited to:

• Interpreting and applying digital accessibility compliance
• Accessibility testing methodology, tools, and remediation (automatic and manual)
• Accessible document creation
• Accessible HTML and ARIA
• Remediation planning and accessibility governance or policy
• Evaluation of websites, software, and applications

OR

• Education and Experience:
  
  A combination of related education and experience totaling seven (7) years, with two (2) years professional experience, including the items listed above.

• Proficient in digital accessibility standards outlined in Colorado HB 21-1110, OIT standards, and ADA Title II
• Experience assessing ICT procurement and vendor compliance with WCAG
• Ability to support teams in creating WCAG-compliant web content and accessibility training
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience managing complex projects with strategic buy-in and process improvement
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set and track goals
• Possess or be willing to obtain applicable certifications, as identified by the ADA and Access Supervisor
• COWINS Partnership Agreement: relevant years of state service contribute to knowledge/skills for posted competencies

• Standard background checks: name check, court records, reference checks, professional license verification, and drug screen where required
• Travel may be required for occasional meetings and training
• State residency requirements: residency in Colorado at the time of application and throughout employment
• Disclosures required for prior state employment if disciplinary actions occurred

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