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Accessibility Specialist Job Opening at Texas Dept of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

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From: Michael Moore
Date: Sep 11, 2014 1:34PM

Who We Need

*DARS is looking for an Accessibility Specialist for the web to join the
DARS Accessibility Team.* Specialists deliver accessibility testing,
consulting, training, and development services to the five Texas Health and
Human Services agencies. Web Accessibility Specialist should have:

· Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards

· HTML coding proficiency

· Ability to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems of
accessibility

· Knowledge of accessibility within standard code libraries, including
JQuery, preferred

· Experience developing templates and web pages and extending web
parts in SharePoint 2010 , preferred


Who We Are

The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) works
with Texans with dis­abilities and families with children who have
developmental delays to improve the quality of their lives and to enable
their full participation in society. We ensure that our consumers enjoy the
same opportunities as other Texans to live independent and productive
lives. DARS is the largest vocational rehabilitation employer in the
country that assists people with disabilities to gain employment or return
to employment. We em­ploy dedicated professionals to deliver services and
employ the latest best practices, technology, and software solutions to
assist job seekers, employers, and other customers.
Benefits of Working at DARS

· Competitive salaries and benefits

· Support in your personal and professional development, including
access to the latest training and tools required to support our customers

· A service orientation that allows you to play an important role in
delivering accessible information and services to Texans


How to Apply

Qualified candidates may apply for this job posting on the Texas Health and
Human Services Commission job site at:
https://jobshrportal.cpa.texas.gov/ENG/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID'0185&szReturnToSearch=1&&szWordsToHighlight

Complete a State of Texas Application for posting *#270185** - *Accessibility
Specialist. We recommend you use the Internet Explorer web browser for best
results with the online application.


Still have questions?

Contact: Mike Moore <EMAIL REMOVED> (512) 424-4159
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