GA DOR ADA Accessibility Web Forms Tester

Job description

Short Description:
Testing forms for accessibility,
identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations.

Strong understanding of web accessibility principles and
experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues.

Complete Description:
*Candidate MUST be local to Metro
Atlanta*


**MUST be a 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)


- Forms Tester #1 would
start on or around 11/01/25 and the position would end on April 30, 2026.




- It would be a part-time
role at 4 hours per day for 6 months.


- Forms Tester #2 would
start on or around 12/01/2025 and the position would end on April 30,
2026.




- It would be a part-time
role at 4 hours per day for 5 months.




The role involves testing forms for accessibility,
identifying issues, and providing remediation recommendations.

The ideal
candidate will have a strong understanding of web accessibility principles and
experience in identifying and documenting accessibility issues, particularly
those affecting interactive form elements.




Primary Responsibilities:
"
Review and test web forms across various
browsers and devices for compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA).


"
Use assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers
like NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver and Adobe Acrobat) to test form accessibility.


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Identify issues related to keyboard navigation,
focus order, label associations, ARIA usage, poor color contrast, and error
handling in forms.


"
Document and report accessibility defects
clearly, referencing specific WCAG success criteria, including the severity of
the issue and potential solutions.


"
Providing clear and actionable recommendations
for remediating accessibility issues
"
Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards,
and evolving best practices throughout the project.


" Document issues: Create detailed bug
reports that clearly explain accessibility defects, their impact on users, and
their reference to specific WCAG success criteria.
"
Evaluate
code: Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ARIA attributes as
they relate to accessible forms.


"
Validate
fixes: Retest defects after remediation to verify that accessibility issues
have been properly resolved
"
Test to ensure business logic works as expected
to verify nothing changed during the remediation process.


























Work with the Department of Revenue Taxpayer Services Division (TSD)
team to address accessibility concerns and ensure accessibility is integrated
into the form design process
Essential Qualifications:
"
Minimum of two years of experience testing and
or providing guidance on forms and documents to ensure compliance with ADA, 508
Regulations, and WCAG guidelines.


"
Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines,
including relevant success criteria for form elements (e.g.,
1.3.1, (phone number removed), 4.1.2).


"
Proficiency with accessibility testing tools
(e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer).


"
Hands-on experience with screen readers and
keyboard-only navigation.


"
Strong communication skills and ability to
document technical findings clearly.



















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Excellent attention to detail.


Preferred Qualifications:


"
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification
from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) WAS


"
IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility
Core Competencies (CPACC) certification is a plus.




"
Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements
(e.g., ADA, 508 regulations, EN 301 549).




"
Experience working in government compliance.




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.

"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*
**MUST be a US Citizen or GC-Permanant Resident**


*Tax Clearance
Letter, due at the time of submission* (pls review compliance tab for
instruction on how the CANDIDATE must obtain this letter)

Required Skill Profession

Other General