Publications Specialist, 508 Compliance

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.

Summary:

This position works with DRC's Publications team to ensure that PDFs created for posting online are fully compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and that they can be accessed by individuals with vision, hearing, or cognitive impairments with the same ease as individuals without impairments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in various software programs in order to ensure that 508 remediation is successfully completed across a host of testing, educational, and informational documents, including complex technical reports, testing manuals, score reports, and user guides. The successful candidate will also have a strong working knowledge of remediation techniques performed on the design front end in addition to the post-production back end. Additionally, this position will support the department layout and composition specialists to lay out, design, and update various testing materials.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Remediate Adobe Acrobat PDFs and Microsoft Word documents for 508 compliance to ensure they

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  • are properly tagged,
  • have a logical reading and tab order,
  • include bookmarks for long documents,
  • include appropriate alternative text for all images and objects, and
  • read correctly using assistive technology.
  
  
  
  

• Lay out and typeset complex documents for print and online using Adobe InDesign and related software, requiring advanced skills in

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  • setup and usage of parent pages,
  • document layout, graphic fundamentals, and typography,
  • creation and application of styles (paragraph, character, and object),
  • table setup,
  • table of contents, index, and cross-reference setup, and
  • formatting and placement of images.
  
  
  
  

• Consult with resource groups on project conceptualization and design; perform related work.
• Assume responsibility for organization of work to complete a project.
• Apply critical decision-making skills, including

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  • making accurate decisions based on available information,
  • prioritizing work, and
  • understanding the client's needs and requirements.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field
• Working knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Three years of related work experience
• Three years of experience with remediating documents for Section 508 compliance (specifically Acrobat PDF and Microsoft Word documents)
• Three years of experience using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro
• Three years of experience with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to clearly communicate with team members and related staff in both verbal and written forms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CommonLook, MadeToTag, and other remediation software
• Experience with JAWS or other screen readers
• Experience with font management system(s)

Essential Job Requirements:

• Report to work promptly when scheduled
• Work under supervision and accept and apply feedback
• Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, and other necessary software programs proficiently
• Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse groups
• Consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Set and meet deadlines
• Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
• Perform other duties as needed

Reporting to this Position: No direct reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to look at a computer monitor and utilize a keyboard and mouse for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary