ADMINISTRATOR I

The IT Accessibility Program Specialist position reports to the Director of Policy & Programs which directs MDOD to designate a staff person to collaborate with the Departments of Information Technology (DoIT) and Department of General Services Office (DGS) to provide accessibility technical assistance during State procurement processes and address accessibility concerns of State employees utilizing State provided IT solutions.

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2301 Argonne Drive

The Maryland Department of Disabilities and the Assistive Technology Program (within MOOD) facilitate the Information Technology Accessibility Initiative (ITAI), ensuring state agency compliance with state and federal accessibility laws. The ITAI is charged with the coordination and collaboration of services and processes supporting IT Accessibility compliance between the Department of information Technology (DoIT), Department of General Services (DGS) and all executive branch state agencies. The ITAI works to ensure that the state procures, develops and implements accessible information technology systems. This position provides technical assistance to state agencies and DoIT through technical evaluations, digital accessibility education and training, and procurement support. Additionally, this position serves as direct support staff to the Director of IT Accessibility Policy and Programs, attending state-level & departmental meetings, developing and compiling resources, developing and presenting on technical IT standards for both general and specific audiences, and providing direct technical support state agency IT staff.

IT Accessibility Technical Support Services

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Our candidate will have the preferred qualifications:

Experience working with one or more disability communities, such as blind and low-vision or deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Experience working with customers to assess accessibility concerns, and coordinate and/or implement remediation strategies for multiple content types (PDF, website, mobile app).

Experience assessing accessibility of a proposal during the procurement process via direct testing or by reviewing and summarizing accessibility conformance reports.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Prior experience with or certification in digital accessibility (website, document, other).

Strong presentation skills or a background in education and skills training.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.