E-Logic is seeking a highly detailed and skilled Document Accessibility Specialist to support a government agency (County of Sacramento) on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring all public-facing documents comply with mandated accessibility standards, making critical information accessible to all users. This role will be for 6 months with a possibility to extend, hybrid with 3 days on site and with 2 days remote after training. The interview and work location will be at 79 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Key Responsibilities

The Document Accessibility Specialist will perform the following duties:

• Remediate Microsoft Word and PDF documents to ensure accessibility compliance.
• Apply correct accessibility features, including: heading structure, ALT text, reading order, tagging, bookmarks, and metadata.
• Convert documents cleanly between Word and PDF while maintaining accessibility standards.
• Identify accessibility issues and resolve formatting problems.
• Validate documents using Accessibility Checkers.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Communicate with content owners to clarify intent or resolve identified issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word accessibility features, including styles, headings, tables, lists, and alt text.
• Advanced experience in Adobe Acrobat Pro for tagging, reading order, accessibility tools, and remediation.
• Thorough understanding of Section 508, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and ADA requirements.
• Proven ability to remediate complex documents, such as forms, tables, and multisection reports.
• High attention to detail and strong quality assurance skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Important Notice:

This role is part of a proposal for the Sacramento County. Hiring is contingent upon the selection of the consultant. Selected candidates will be included in the proposal and must authorize the use of their resume for submission.