Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility Specialist
ID:NPSRTCA-006-009Location:PhiladelphiaProgram:NPS
Wage/Hr:$50.00Hours/Week:25Minimum Age:55

The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support. NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 27 weeks. A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date.? Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave.? The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission.? NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in accessibility field, preferably with government organization. OR MA/MS Degree in Accessibility, architecture, engineering, community development

  • Knowledge and familiarity with American with Disabilities Act, National Center for Accessibility or similar national organization and Microsoft Office 365 programs
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
  • Sharepoint, OneDrive
Duties:

With NPS Monitors and staff, design and implement an accessibility strategy and best practices for the Conservation and Recreation Assistance Division (CRAD) programs.

  • Working with the NPS RTCA Monitors and staff, review accessibility requirements according to federal laws and NPS policies and identify knowledge and practice deficiencies of CRAD programs.   20%
  • Evaluate current partner organizations and projects that incorporate accessibility practices.   20%
  • Identify best practices and associated tools for incorporating accessibility in projects and program culture.   30%
  • Develop a strategy and trainings for implementing accessibility best practices.   30%

Other:
  • Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.