ADA Accessibility Program Coordinator

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services

Title: ADA Accessibility Program Coordinator

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $74,800 - $90,986

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DJJ is hiring an ADA Accessibility Program Coordinator. This role serves as a key member of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Team and works collaboratively with the Information Technology (IT) Team and other internal stakeholders. This position supports the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in advancing digital accessibility across the organization. The coordinator helps ensure that DJJ's digital content, online platforms, procurement processes, and technology solutions are accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. Through cross-departmental partnership, the role promotes compliance with accessibility standards and fosters an inclusive digital environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of WCAG guidelines, ADA, Section 508, and other accessibility standards and laws.
• Considerable knowledge, skills, abilities and competency in developing and implementing content strategies, including content audits, content governance, copywriting, and search engine optimization (SEO).
• Skilled in website analytics and analysis, as well as accessibility testing and compliance to ensure digital content meets established accessibility standards.
• Considerable knowledge, skills, and experience in Project management
• Considerable knowledge, skills, and experience in PDF and Microsoft Office remediation techniques.
• Some knowledge, skills, and experience with assistive technologies such as screen readers (JAWS and Voiceover), screen magnifiers, and alternative input devices.
• Some knowledge, skills, and experience with website development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA) roles related to accessibility.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate websites and digital content for accessibility compliance using tools such as Lighthouse or Siteimprove.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accessibility concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience in compliance a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Manager

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 17 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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