Cityofphiladelphia

Cityofphiladelphia

Disability Equity Coordinator

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$75kDetected 28 days ago
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About the role

  • The Disability Equity Coordinator for the Office for People with Disabilities is responsible for leading and overseeing the implementation of digital accessibility initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant accessibility standards and regulations.
  • This position plays a key role in advancing digital equity by ensuring that all digital content, including websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms, is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
  • This includes advocating for systemic changes to address inequities and barriers faced by the disability community, as well as ensuring compliance with digital accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Responsibilities

  • The Coordinator will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify barriers, recommend solutions, and drive accessibility improvements.
  • Coordinate with design, development, quality assurance (QA), and the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) to embed accessibility requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and detailed status reports to communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Identify accessibility gaps, develop recommendations, and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Perform or coordinate manual and automated accessibility testing to support continuous improvement.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams-including design, engineering, product management, and marketing-to integrate accessibility into overall product strategy.
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on accessibility performance, audit findings, and compliance status.
  • Support project teams in integrating accessibility into workflows, ensuring compliance at every stage of digital content development.

Requirements

  • Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • In-depth knowledge of digital accessibility standards and regulations, including WCAG 2.1, ADA, Section 508, and the implications of the ADA's final rule for local governments.
  • Familiarity with Pennsylvania state accessibility laws, regulations, and best practices.
  • Knowledge of accessibility issues and solutions related to mobile applications (iOS and Android).
  • The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Skills

  • Proficiency with accessibility testing tools and platforms, such as Axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
  • Skill in preparing detailed technical audit reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to assess and prioritize areas of non-compliance and coordinate remediation strategies.
  • Ability to conduct accessibility risk assessments and guide appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Ability to stay current with evolving digital accessibility standards, laws, tools, and best practices.
  • Ability to foster a culture of accessibility and inclusion across departments and digital services.

Compensation

  • $60,000-$75,000
  • Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA's Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
  • Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
  • The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
  • If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

Benefits

  • The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
  • Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Generous retirement savings options are available
  • Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
  • Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
  • Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia.
  • As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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