Document Accessibility Specialist

Document Accessibility Remediation Technician Location: Atlanta, GA Work Setting: Remote – candidates must be local to the Atlanta area Job Summary The Document Accessibility Remediation Technician will support an agency-wide project focused on identifying and correcting accessibility issues in electronic documents, including PDFs, Word documents, Excel files, and PowerPoint presentations. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience with document accessibility, PDF remediation, or Section 508/WCAG compliance. Training and ongoing guidance will be provided.

Responsibilities

Review documents and identify accessibility issues. Remediate PDFs and other electronic documents according to established procedures. Modify document elements including tags, headings, lists, reading order, tables, links, images, and document properties. Use accessibility-checking tools to identify and verify issues. Perform manual quality checks on remediated documents. Use Equidox PDF Remediation Software and Adobe Acrobat Pro . Maintain accurate records of assigned documents and remediation status. Organize electronic files according to established file-management procedures. Coordinate with the agency webmaster to upload accessible documents. Escalate complex accessibility issues to the project supervisor. Process a high volume of documents while maintaining accuracy and productivity. Follow established accessibility standards and documented workflows. Protect confidential and sensitive information. Communicate progress, questions, and issues to the project supervisor.

Required Qualifications

General knowledge of computers, software applications, and file management. Experience with Equidox PDF Remediation Software . Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar PDF editing software. Experience with document processing, data entry, records management, QA, or similar high-volume work. Strong attention to detail. Ability to follow detailed written procedures and technical instructions. Ability to learn new software and technical processes quickly. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently after training. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards. Experience with digital accessibility and assistive technologies. Experience remediating PDFs, Word documents, Excel files, and PowerPoint presentations. Experience with accessibility testing and quality assurance.