IT Accessibility Mitigation Specialist (Temporary Aide)

: Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This is a temporary position and will not exceed 9 months from date of hire.

This posting may fill other similar positions in the same class including some permanent regular and term-limited positions.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building, strategic training, research, technical assistance, and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our community and are passionate about supporting our community. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and dental plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (Download PDF reader) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to
• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program.

Description of Job

Position Summary

• Work with the Director of communications to implement the State of Colorado digital requirements on DOLA websites, mitigating compliance matters.
• Assist the DOLA web Master in website content migration to meet digital compliance standards.
• Using DOLA content Management Systems, migrate current digital assets not compliant with the State of Colorado digital compliance standards.
• Assist DOLA staff on best practices for digital content migration.
• Work with the Director of Communications to manage website compliance and maintenance.
• Assist in the implementation of governance standards to reach digital compliance.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. AND One year of professional experience using the Drupal Content Management platforms.

Substitutions: Education from an accredited institution in English, Business Administration, Computer Science or Communications will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Additional professional experience using the Drupal Content Management platforms will substitute for the required Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing WCAG 2.1 AA digital standards
• HTML proficiency
• Excellent understanding of digital writing concepts
• Excellent understanding of digital design concepts
• Proficiency with Siteimprove
• Proficiency with Google Analytics
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to work in an environment with a degree of ambiguity

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to interpret federal and state regulations
• Ability to read and understand financial statements and records
• Strong mathematical skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, Pivot Tables
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills

Conditions of Employment:

• You MUST be a Colorado resident to apply for this position.

Application Checklist:

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted.

The application may include the following documents:

• A cover letter (attach to your online application).

• A resume (attach to your online application).

Note: Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) if applying are required to participate in the comparative analysis process. Comparative Analysis:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis for this position will include a structured review of your application materials and responses to any supplemental questions.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

DOLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Joel Ferguson, DOLA ADA Coordinator at View email address on us.edajobs.com .

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "View email address on us.edajobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Please Note:

As of July 1, 2025, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at View email address on us.edajobs.com within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Joel Ferguson at View email address on us.edajobs.com