ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State, and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services collaborate with local health departments and state, federal and private partners to touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With a focus on the future, CDPH is transforming into a continuously improving, agile organization that adapts to a growing science of public health and California's dynamic environment to continue our long history of public health successes.

The Office of Communications (Office) coordinates the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) communications activities. The Office supports the strategic goals of CDPH through responding to questions from the news media, reporting public health data, manages CDPH's social media and website content, composing and distributing the Department's internal communications, and working on proactive public health messaging to both general audiences and underserved communities.

The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by evaluating ADA Compliance for web content and planning, organizing, and conducting training programs.

This position evaluates CDPH web pages and content to ensure they comply with the State of California's web accessibility requirements, as outlined in California Government Code Section 11135, ADA Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist will uses tools like Adobe Acrobat, WAVE, Color Contrast Analyzer, NVDA Screen Reader, and keyboard navigation while following federal and state guidelines to check for accessibility.

The candidate works under the general direction of the Information Officer II in the Office of Communications (COMMS) Web Team.  The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist collaborates, researches, develops and reviews web page content to ensure accessibility, consistency of message, quality of content and proper information organization prior to and following publishing.  Incumbent ensures that all CDPH projects and activities comply with the State of California's web accessibility requirements.

The ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist creates, updates and develops customized training programs for specific internal groups to improve teamwork and efficiency. The Incumbent will educate and provide web staff with technical support in creating accessible web content such as documents, data dashboards, web applications, videos, and social media campaigns according to department standards before these are published online.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Extensive understanding of the principles and best practices for creating accessible digital content
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of web accessibility standards
• In-depth knowledge of information technology systems, software, and tools commonly used in web services
• Proficiency in using analytical methods to create effective and engagement training materials
• Knowledge of federal and state laws on accessibility, policy changes, and strategic development at the organizational level.
• Strong critical thinking and strategic planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and contribute to web content creation and development.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.