Compliance Tester (remote)

EHS

Job ID 2415095

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Eagle Harbor Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Compliance Tester to support EHS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a Remote opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Section 508 compliance and testing support to help the government meet requirements with websites, electronic documents, apps, and other digital properties.
• Support the government in embedding accessibility requirements into the government's systems and acquisition initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations for accessibility best practices and standards.
• Support electronic document accessibility, including review and remediation with products such as PDF, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word documents.
• Develop, maintain, and improve job aids and other training material to support government staff with creating accessible ICT.
• Develop and maintain a paper trail of products tested and remediated.
• Support the government with Section 508 compliance administration and documentation, keeping up with laws and regulations, policies, techniques, software, and more, and advising the government.
• Use both manual and automated techniques.
• Actively participate in meetings required for current projects, team or work unit activities, and mandatory training.
• Provide oral reports and briefing materials to colleagues and supervisors when required.
• Provide recommendations that reflect clear knowledge and application of current web app and website design and development subject matter.
• Must be a DHS certified (v5.0 or higher) Section 508 Trusted Tester.
• 2-3 years of experience performing Section 508 compliance testing.
• In-depth knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Background in IT
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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