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5,597.00 - 8,395.00Job Summary
The City of Vancouver is an excellent place to build your career. If you're looking to do meaningful work alongside talented colleagues in a forward-thinking organization, this could be the place for you.

If who we are speaks to you, and if you're the type of person who is interested in joining a team whose work impacts ensuring people of all ages and abilities have access to participate in their local government invested in the community receives meaningful and accessible information and services then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We're currently recruiting for a Digital Accessibility Coordinator. The primary responsibilities for the job are to support the City's commitment to digital accessibility. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and regulations, ensuring equitable access for individuals with disabilities, and empowering stakeholders to create inclusive digital content. The Coordinator position supports web accessibility compliance, advises on best practices, and provides content remediation support. They provide content creators with the knowledge and tools they need to address accessibility issues. It also involves creating web and social media content.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Open until filled. First review of applications on January 5, 2026.Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Apply web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to the City's digital communication channels.
• Manage content within the content management system to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Create work plans for projects related to new and existing content.
• Write, edit, and publish for the web and other digital channels.
• Collaborate with staff to audit content and implement required changes.
• Conduct manual accessibility evaluations using assistive technologies.
• Builds structured, accessible, search-optimized content.
• Prepare images for web and use in a variety of digital channels.
• Advise and create accessible content for social media.
• Assist with developing training materials related to digital accessibility.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to analyze and understand existing processes and workflows.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Generate reports and analytics related to digital accessibility.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

Experience:

• Three (3) years
• This position requires knowledge and experience generally obtained through a BA degree in computer science, educational technology, communications, or a related field, or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study and at least three years of related work experience.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office 365 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive) - intermediate
• Adobe Creative
• WordPress - advanced
• Accessibility tools - intermediate

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Possession of:

• Preferred: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
• Three or more years of experience in digital accessibility evaluation, compliance, or web content development with an accessibility focus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages and frameworks that impact accessibility.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Basic foundation of knowledge and skills in technology, websites, social media and related tools
• Familiar with writing style guidelines such as AP Style.
• Experience with learning management systems and content management systems with accessibility in mind.

Abilities

• Use page builder tools in a content management system.
• Explain accessibility concepts to non-technical audiences, including content creators, designers, developers, and administrators.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve accessibility barriers.
• Review, assess, and recommend remediation strategies for accessibility issues in documents (PDFs, Word, PowerPoint) and multimedia content (audio, video).Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.

• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you'll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans' Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans' preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-###-#### or email ...@cityofvancouver.us
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Open Until Filled