Web and Accessibility Manager (Hybrid)

Web and Accessibility Manager (Hybrid) Denver, CO Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $135,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Loan forgiveness Qualifications Website maintenance Website management IT management Web development DevOps Compliance management implementation Analysis skills Team management Content development WCAG Senior level Full Job Description JOB Colorado Department of State

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.SERVICE. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE.

INCLUSION.Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge), a secure bike room accessible only to building tenants, and is conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, and the 16th Street Mall. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer: Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leaveAccess to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunitiesStrong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plansMedical and dental health plansPaid life insuranceAutomatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverageExcellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangementsSome positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Our Culture & Environment:

Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.

Who We AreOur mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.

What We BelieveThe State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.

Our agency website: Colorado Secretary of State's Office

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Division DescriptionThe Information Technology Services (ITS) Division provides information systems and computer support for employees, customers of the Department of State, and therefore the people of Colorado. Much of the work completed by the division can be done remotely, contributing to the positive work-life balance of its employees. The Colorado Department of State is unique from many state agencies in that we are a smaller agency with an in-house ITS division, as a result our employees maintain greater collective impact over the work product of the Department.

As one of the few state agencies with a fully in-house ITS Division, the Colorado Department of State provides a unique environment where technology leadership directly influences statewide services and supports multiple critical systems for the State of Colorado.

Unit DescriptionThis specific work unit (Web Team) in the ITS Division is responsible for: Reviewing and publishing website content.

Website design and management.

Overseeing accessibility for ITS systems including internal and externally accessible systems managed by ITS for the Department.

Providing updated information on accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG 2.1 Levels

A & AA, ADA

) to assist all divisions with meeting accessibility standards.

Providing guidance for other divisions and staff members on how they can meet accessibility standards when drafting or providing content for external and internal use.

Supporting DevOps and coordination across teams including development, infrastructure, quality assurance, database, web, and cybersecurity.

Illustration of key duties: As the Web and Accessibility Manager, you will be the valued leader of the Web Team, responsible in ensuring the Department's compliance with accessibility standards. You will be part of a department that continues to be recognized as a leader, both in Colorado and nationally, in multiple areas.

In this role you will:

Supervise the Web Team. Ensure the Department's websites, applications, and other externally and internally facing content releases meet current web standards and are designed to provide the best user experience.

Ensure that the Department website complies with standards and guidelines such as

WCAG 2.1

Levels A & AA. Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of websites, web applications, intranets, documents, and other digital properties and remediate issues.

Develop and oversee the implementation of remediation plans to address identified accessibility issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Provide website development and maintenance of static pages.

Perform dynamic web work.

Create and enforce web standards.

Provide guidance for other divisions and staff members on how they can meet accessibility standards when drafting or providing content for external and internal use.

Position must maintain confidentiality of all confidential and personal identifying information, personnel information, and any other confidential or proprietary information, as well as comply with all State and Department policies regarding professional conduct and professional practices.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

NotificationsAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "coloradosos.gov" and addresses. It's your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Equal Pay for Equal WorkA wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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 State 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, Laura Darby, at or call (303) 894-2200 ext. 6113.E-VerifyThe Department of State 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 will be 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 at http://dhs.gov/e-verify.