ECMC Accessibility Specialist and Trainer - Denver, United States - State of Colorado

Description

Salary : $56, $73,200.00 Annually

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: PHA TBDD 5/2024

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date: 05/15/2024

Closing Date: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Determined by Position

Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address: Hybrid / Remote Office

Hiring Pay Rate: Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.

FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information: Patrick

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Term-Limited through June 30, 2025

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.

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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:

About :The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.
The Strategic Development and Shared Services Unit is responsible for managing the strategic development of the organization, including development of strategic plans, projects, and programs, identifying the need for additional positions, and developing leadership, organizational resilience, and succession planning and overseeing the Information and Applied Technology Unit.
Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Position Summary: This position will be responsible for providing excellent training and customer service to internal ECMC staff and external stakeholders on accessibility topics to ensure ECMC is in compliance with HB and will ensure that ECMC staff have the knowledge and skills needed to make all digital assets accessible at the end of their term.

Digital Accessibility Training and Capacity-Building:
This position will help organizational leaders understand accessibility requirements, priority tasks, and best practices to meet all requirements under accessibility laws and regulations Specifically, this duty requires the position to:

• 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

External Accessibility Liaison and Trainer:
Accessibility needs can vary greatly amongst digital assets including various documentation, audio and visual, websites, and data. It will be important that this individual has a complete understanding of accessibility laws and requirements and the technical acumen required to translate these needs into solutions.

• 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.

Digital Accessibility Leadership and Project Management:

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.

Other Duties Assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience implementing accessibility for public programs; effectively providing program management for one or more projects in the context of large, strategic, and complex initiatives; or improving accessibility in technology products or systems.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of Bachelor's degree in Training and Organizational Management, Professional Development, Instructional and/or Curriculum Design, Technology, Business Systems, Program Management, Communications, Public Engagement or other field closely related to the work assignment. and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

Substitutions: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

• 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,

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 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.
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.

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 , 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.

If not applying online:

Online is the preferred method of applying. If you are unable to apply on-line for reasons other than technical issues, please contact me prior to the closing date/time of the announcement.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: Are you a current Colorado resident?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

03

Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

• I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

04

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

05

If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).

• Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
• No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
• Not Applicable

06

Did you upload your rsum and cover letter to this on-line application?

• Yes
• No

07

Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Yes
• No

08

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.

• I accept and understand.

09

ECMC is deeply invested in providing digital accessibility to, in all programs, and all digital assets. Please describe your experience with digital accessibility projects and accessibility training programs.

10

Describe your experience using strong problem-solving skills in an accessibility project or program that you coordinated. How did you think critically, assess options, and implement effective strategies to resolve accessibility issues efficiently?

11

A successful candidate would possess the ability to manage and prioritize tasks. Give an example of a time when you did this successfully. What tools or processes did you use?

12

Please confirm that you are willing and able to meet the Conditions of Employment outlined in this announcement.

• Yes
• No

13

Have you attached a cover letter? This is a requirement by the hiring manger.

• Yes
• No

14

Do you understand that this is a term-limited position with funding through 06/30/2025?

• Yes
• No

Required Question