Job Description :
Launch Your Career with Cook Systems
Ready to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you're aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we've got you covered.
Our core values: integrity, investment, and innovation drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work life balance and personal growth. Our cutting edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel.
Join our forward thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!
3 Submittals - Web Cam or In Person - Hybrid - *Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta* Must be paid $34.81
**US Citizen or GC-Permanent Resident**
*Tax Clearance Letter, due at the time of submission* (pls review compliance tab for instruction on how the CANDIDATE must obtain this letter)
Purpose of Request: We are seeking an ADA Accessibility Compliance Specialist to ensure that all digital and physical forms comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The ideal candidate will have expertise in accessibility best practices for digital documents (PDFs, Word, HTML forms, etc.), screen reader compatibility, and assistive technologies. This role involves reviewing, remediating, and providing guidance on accessible form creation while collaborating with various teams to ensure agency forms and documents meet accessibility standards.
Primary Responsibilities:
? Review, test, and remediate digital and physical forms to ensure compliance with ADA, 508 Regulations, and WCAG guidelines.
? Convert existing forms into accessible formats, including PDF, HTML, and Microsoft Office documents.
? Conduct accessibility audits using tools such as A e Acrobat Pro, WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
? Collaborate with designers, developers, and content creators to ensure accessibility is integrated into the form design process.
? Provide training and guidance on best practices for creating accessible forms.
? Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards, and evolving best practices throughout the project.
? Work with Department of Revenue (DOR) and agency web compliance teams to implement accessibility improvements across platforms.
? Document accessibility processes and compliance efforts.
Essential Qualifications:
? Strong knowledge of ADA, 508 Regulations, WCAG (2.1 and above), and other accessibility regulations.
? Experience remediating PDFs, Word documents, and web-based forms for accessibility.
? Proficiency in accessibility testing tools such as A e Acrobat Pro, WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
? Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and ARIA for form accessibility improvements.
? Ability to provide accessibility training and support to teams.
? Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
? Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
? Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification, or other accessibility certifications.
? Experience working in government compliance.
? Knowledge of assistive technologies and their impact on user experience.
This role is essential in ensuring equal access to digital and physical forms, improving usability for individuals with disabilities. If you are passionate about accessibility and compliance, we encourage you to apply.
Education: Bachelor?s degree in information technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), or related fields.
DOR will conduct a background check on all candidates considered for the position. Individuals must be compliant with Georgia tax obligations.
Individuals having any overdue and unpaid taxes, or any felony convictions (no matter how long ago) will not be offered the position or hired.
All employees will be fingerprinted.
*Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta*
**US Citizen or GC-Permanent Resident**
*Tax Clearance Letter, due at the time of submission* (pls review compliance tab for instruction on how the CANDIDATE must obtain this letter)
Bachelor?s degree in Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), or related fields.
Required
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification, or other accessibility certifications.
Highly desired
Experience remediating PDFs, Word documents, and web-based forms for accessibility.
Required
3
Years
Proficiency in accessibility testing tools such as A e Acrobat Pro, WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
Required
3
Years
HTML, CSS, and ARIA for form accessibility improvements
Required
3
Years
Experience working in government compliance
Highly desired
Why Work with Us
Benefits
At Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:
Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.
Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.
Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.
Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.
Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.
At Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems.