Project Assistant (Accessibility Engineer / Automation Specialist), Ref#7355

NY HELP No Agency Information Technology Services, Office of Title Project Assistant (Accessibility Engineer / Automation Specialist), Ref#7355 Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $84156 to $106454 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Albany - Swan St. Bldg, Core 4, Flr 3 OR NYC City Albany State NY Zip Code 12210 Minimum Qualifications - 3–5 years of experience in developing and maintaining automated testing tools, preferably with a focus on accessibility compliance; - Strong knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG, ADA, and Section 508; - Experience setting up and using manual audition tools for accessibility assessments, particularly to support remediation recommendations; - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and the ability to integrate automated accessibility testing into the development process for continuous auditing and compliance checking; - Proficiency in coding languages like Javascript, Python, or similar, with a focus on building and deploying automation processes; - Experience working with accessibility testing tools like pa11y, Axe, SiteImprove, etc. And the ability to research, recommend, and implement other relevant tools; - Certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or Trusted Tester are a strong plus; - Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and QA, to suggest accessibility solutions. Duties Description Under the direction of the Accessibility Team Lead, the Engineer / Automation Specialist (P23) will play a key role in supporting New York State’s accessibility initiatives by developing and maintaining automated tools to audit and evaluate digital properties for accessibility compliance. This position will ensure that automated testing solutions are integrated into the accessibility audit process, facilitating compliance with WCAG standards across state websites and applications. We are seeking an experienced Engineer / Automation Specialist with a strong background in digital accessibility testing and automation to support the technical operations of the Accessibility Team. This role will involve building and maintaining testing solutions, assisting in audit processes, and providing technical guidance for accessibility-related projects. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Build and deploy custom scripts and tools that leverage automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., pa11y, Axe) to audit digital properties across NYS websites and applications; - Provide technical guidance to dedicated state agency teams for remediating accessibility issues; - Research and implement new accessibility tools, testing methodologies, and automation approaches to improve audit efficient and accuracy;- In collaboration with the Accessibility QA Lead, establish test plans and processes for accessibility audits; - Conduct test plans and create clear and actionable remediation plans for compliance; - Collaborate with design, development, and QA teams to integrate accessibility testing into the development lifecycle; - Stay updated on the latest accessibility guidelines and best practices and ensure testing tools are configured to meet evolving accessibility requirements. - Perform the full range of supervisory duties. Additional Comments The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.We are also recruiting for this role in NYC.Some positions may require fingerprinting and background checks.Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits- Up to 50% telecommuting- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Chelsea Cottrell Telephone 518-473-0398 Fax 518-402-4924 Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Human Resources Management Swan Street, Core 4, Floor 1 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12223 Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter and indicate that you are applying for Project Assistant (Accessibility Engineer / Automation Specialist), Ref. #7355, and include the Vacancy ID of this posting in your subject line. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.