ECMC Accessibility Specialist and Trainer - TERM LIMITED - Denver, CO

Department Information

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Description of Job

• Assesses, designs, develops, implements, evaluates, and tracks the accessibility training program for all ECMC staff on accessibility requirements, including ADA rules, regulations, standards, and WCAG digital accessibility guidelines.
• Develops communications and maintains internal Intranet resource page with up-to-date accessibility best practices and training content.
• Assists staff to develop internal standard operating procedures to incorporate accessibility best practices into daily operations.
• Serves as the internal point person for digital accessibility, implements existing accessibility training plans, and develops new training plans for continual improvement.
• Monitors the status of the digital accessibility training program, helps prioritize efforts, and communicates progress to senior leadership

• Serves as the point person for all ECMC external accessibility-related questions and training needs.
• Manages relationships and procurement with third-party vendors needed for content remediation and application testing and training.
• Serves as the main point of contact for digital accommodation requests, tracking all requests and coordinating with other staff or consultants to respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains close working relationship with the OIT accessibility team.
• Creates training materials including how-to-guides and other resources for external stakeholders.

This role will be responsible for connecting and integrating accessibility into the culture of ECMC. Specifically this position will:

• Serves as the internal point person for digital accessibility projects, implementing existing accessibility plans and developing new plans for continual improvement.
• Creates goals, project plans, and metrics to ensure the organization’s digital assets are accessible and that the Department is complying with Office of Internet Technologies Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) standards.
• Monitors the status of ECMC’s digital accessibility program, helps prioritize efforts, and communicates progress to senior leadership.
• Liaises with the Department of Natural Resources accessibility team providing status updates and bringing important information back to ECMC.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating accessibility training programs.
• Working with general public, professional consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments.
• Technical background in website and digital form accessibility.
• Excellent problem solving logic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management experience in a large organization.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility requirements, including ADA rules, regulations, standards, WCAG digital accessibility guidelines.
• Experience with in-person and virtual training training and relaying information to employees and stakeholders in an easy to understand manner.
• Desire to work virtually and in-person as required.

• Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License.
• May be required to work in other parts of the State for short periods of time.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must submit cover letter.

• This is a Hybrid position - Work will be performed virtually performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1120 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, USA for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
• Must submit Cover letter.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.