Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist - SharePoint / WCAG

Job Description

Job Description

Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist – SharePoint / WCAG

State Agency: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

Department: Office of Strategic Communications

Work Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Position Overview

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a Web Developer / Web Accessibility Specialist to support the Office of Strategic Communications / Digital Services team.

This position will help audit, remediate, and maintain web content and digital assets across GDOT’s online channels to ensure compliance with ADA Title II, WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA, WAI-ARIA, and Section 508 requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server, front-end web development, accessibility testing and remediation, and accessible document creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated accessibility audits of public websites, portals, and web applications.
• Use accessibility tools such as Siteimprove, AccessiBe, or similar platforms to identify compliance issues.
• Remediate non-compliant HTML, CSS, JavaScript, interactive components, and page structures.
• Ensure web-published digital assets, including PDFs, videos, forms, graphics, presentations, photos, and GIS maps, meet accessibility standards.
• Test new and existing web content for accessibility compliance.
• Work with content creators, communications staff, IT teams, and third-party vendors to implement accessibility best practices.
• Manage, maintain, and update web pages and custom components in Microsoft SharePoint.
• Develop and modify SharePoint templates, web parts, page layouts, and CSS/JavaScript integrations.
• Implement proper ARIA roles, landmarks, semantic HTML, and accessible page structure.
• Support accessible document creation and remediation using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC and Microsoft Office applications.
• Help establish repeatable internal processes and accessibility standards for ongoing compliance.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Webmaster, Front-End Developer, Web Accessibility Specialist, or similar role.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SharePoint Online and/or SharePoint Server, including content management or development.
• 2+ years of experience with accessibility standards and practices, including:
• • ADA Title II
  • WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA
  • WAI-ARIA
  • Section 508
• 2+ years of front-end development experience using:
• • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Responsive design/framework concepts
• 2+ years of document accessibility/remediation experience, including:
• • Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or similar PDF remediation tools
  • Accessible document creation in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Graphic/Digital Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred / Strongly Relevant Experience

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

• Siteimprove
• AccessiBe
• SharePoint custom web parts
• SharePoint page templates and layouts
• ARIA roles and landmarks
• Semantic HTML
• PDF accessibility remediation
• Accessible PowerPoint and Word document creation
• Accessibility testing of forms, multimedia, and GIS content
• Working with communications, digital-services, or public-sector teams

Before You Apply

Please make sure your background includes meaningful hands-on experience in all of the following areas:

• SharePoint
• Web accessibility standards
• HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• PDF/document remediation
• Accessibility testing and remediation

This is not solely a content-management role and not solely a front-end development role. The position requires someone who can work across web development, SharePoint, accessibility compliance, and document remediation.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week.