- From: Kynn Bartlett <kynn@idyllmtn.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 13:53:56 -0700
- To: WAI-IG <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
From Maccessibility.com (Macs + Accessibility = Maccessibility):
Will Your Knowledge of Accessibility Land You a Job?
Trawling through the job boards today, I came across of a number of
job postings related to accessibility. Many of them are beyond the
range in which I want to work, but you may be interested in these
(also read the small print for my disclaimer):
Section 508 Oracle Developer, RS Information Systems
Full time / Washington DC, USA / 29 April 2003
Description: Will work with developers to make the interfaces
section 508 compliant, resolve data, application and
performance issues. Analyze and tune the queries for
application tuning. Analyze new business requirements,
reorganize application designs as needed to meet new
requirements as well as section 508 standards and to improve
performance. The candidate will also develop the different
User
Interfaces necessary for the FMCSA operations and coordinate
with the clients as necessary. Participate in conducting the
general awareness programs in accessibility and section 508
compliance.
Software Tester, Manpower Professional
Full time - Contract / Stafford, Virginia, USA / 30 April 2003
Desired Skills [...] Familiarity of Section 508 requirements
as
they pertain to both web based and client server applications.
Understanding of testing for Section 508 compliance, and
knowledge of tools available for this purpose. [...]
Instructional Designer, ZERONE, Inc
Full time / Washington DC, USA / 16 April 2003
Bonus Qualifications Development experience using scripts and
programs compliant with the provisions of Section 508 for the
Rehabilitation Acts Amendments of 1998. These may include, but
may not be necessarily limited to: Dreamweaver 4.0 and to
other
Section 508 compliant Web-authoring tolls. Development of code
to work in conjunction with SCORM/AICC-conformant learning
management systems
Web Developer, Sytel Systems
Full Time / Washington DC, USA / 6 March 2003
Description: Individual will work with webmasters and
pagemasters in the Federal Aviation Administration to
facilitate compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. Individual should have knowledge of assistive
technology tools Used to help the disabled with access to
electronic information technology. Frequently, implementation
activities will require working with a variety of
professionals, both technical and non-technical, under tight
deadlines to accomplish timely implementation.
Web Developer, World Key Consulting Solutions
Full time - Contract / Durham, North Carolina, USA / 14 April
2003
Description: [...] Experience with Section 508 / Web
Accessiblity Standards is a plus
Web Publications Developer, Raytheon
Full time / Montgomery County, Maryland, USA / 14 April 2003
Description: Publish information to National Weather Serivce
(NWS) web sites and assist in the administration of web sites
and servers. Enhance and maintain the Office of Services web
page, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and
improving performance. Support workshops, conferences and
other
key events coordinated via the web. Maintain a library of
outreach and briefing documentation. [...] Desired Skills: IIS
server experience preferred. Section 508 familiarity a plus.
User Interface Engineer, DAS Enterprises
Full time / Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA / 4 April 2003
Description: [...] Hands-on experience with the methods of
user-centered design, intermediate skills with graphics design
tools and image layering, an understanding of Win2K Server
certification, Section 508 accessibility, and designing GUIs
for translation to national languages, skills with MFC, Visual
C++, C#/. NET, XML/XSL/HTML, COM/DCOM/ActiveX, MMC
programming,
and Windows9x/NT/2000/XP, and an understanding of web
technologies and knowledge of UI design principles for web
applications are preferred.
Senior Software Engineer, Spherion
Full time / Dayton, Ohio, USA / 3 April 2003
Description: Min. 5+ years of relevant experience in Java, HP
UNIX and UNIX scripting. Experience in development of Section
508 compliant applications is a real plus (should have
knowledge of this if you have worked in government sector).
Software Engineer, EER Systems Inc
Full time / Chantilly, Virginia, USA / 31 March 2003
Requirements:
+ Two or more years of experience in web development and web
enabling databases
+ Experience with ColdFusion
+ Strong database skills with Oracle and SQL Server
+ Knowledge of CSS, section 508 and various development and
management tools
+ XML a plus
Java Web Application Developer, Ntelicor LP
Full time / Kansas City, Missouri, USA / 26 March 2003
Requirements: [...] Expert knowledge of Graphical User
Interface (GUI) development and accessibility (Section 508)
standards and techniques
Web Engineer, Epylon
Full time / San Francisco, CA / 4 March 2003
Qualifications: [...] Experience coding GUIs for ADA Section
508 Compliance a plus.
HTML/Javascript/Flash MX Developer, CAST
Full time - contract / Boston, Massachusetts, USA / 25 March
2003
Description: CAST seeks an energetic, creative developer to
implement interactive Web-based learning environments that
meet
the needs of diverse learners, especially those with
disabilities.
Senior Web Applications Developer, Spectera
Full time / Baltimore, Maryland, USA / 1 April 2003
Responsibilities: [...] Troubleshooting and Debugging of Web
Site Accessibility issues relating to IBM HostPublisher
Server,
WebSphere Application Server, HTTP Server, Firewall, and
AS/400
TCP Services [Not sure if this is really an accessibility
task,
in the way we mean it, or not --Kynn]
Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Capella Education Company
Full time / Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA / 18 March 2003
Position summary: This position is responsible for defining
and
executing software quality assurance best practices in the
areas of
+ Software Functional Testing
+ Automated Testing
+ System Performance & Load Testing
+ Web Testing
+ Unit Testing
+ Security Testing
+ Usability & Accessibility Testing
Web Producer, ACCPAC International
Full time / Pleasanton, California, USA / 19 March 2003
Qualifications: Must have excellent communication skills, be
detail-oriented and organized. The ideal candidate will be
energetic and self-motivated. Strong knowledge of interface
design, usability/accessibility, interactive and Internet
technologies needed. Must be an idea person who can work with
designers and programmers and work as a peer with clients.
Must
be a team leader who can keep multiple small and large
projects
on track. You should be a seasoned web pro.
Web Standards Systems Analyst, TAD Technical
Full time / Sterling, Virginia, USA / 2 May 2003
Requirements: [...] Familiarity with Development Standards
(Section 508, IEEE 12207, CMMi, etc.), and Web Standards (W3C,
SOAP, WS-I, etc.).
Software Engineer (requires Unix & Perl), HorizonLive
Full time / New York City, New York, USA / 3 April 2003
Desired: Development of Accessible Technologies (i.e. Section
508 compliance). [...]
Web Accessibility Engineer, W3C
Full time / Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA / 10 February 2003
Requirements: in-depth knowledge of W3C technologies, XML
accessibility guidelines, WCAG, ATAG, UAAG, and EARL.
Familiarity with the Web industry, W3C process, development of
test suites and automated tools, assistive technology,
disability communities, and the accessibility research
community needed. Excellent communication skills and
experience
working in team settings necessary. Must be free to travel.
Web Accessibility Specialist, W3C
Full time / Europe / 10 February 2003
Qualifications: Excellent communication skills in English,
including presentation skills; other European languages a
plus.
In-depth knowledge of Web accessibility including the Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines ; Web authoring tools; the
Web
industry in Europe; and policies relating to Web accessibility
in Europe. Familiarity with W3C; Authoring Tool Accessibility
Guidelines ;User Agent Accessibility Guidelines ; assistive
technologies; and disability communities in Europe. Experience
working internationally and in team settings. Availability for
travel.
Small Print: Kynn Bartlett is in no way connected with any of these
jobs and has no specific knowledge of them apart from finding them on
the Web. He has no idea, for example, if any of these jobs are still
open, or if they're even desirable jobs.
http://www.maccessibility.com/archive/000531.php
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Kynn Bartlett <kynn@idyllmtn.com> http://kynn.com
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Received on Friday, 2 May 2003 16:55:18 UTC