Job Description
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The Tennessee Department of Healths Office of Communication & Media Relations is seeking a highly motivated Project Associate to join our team as a web developer with a specialized focus on maintaining and improving accessibility compliance in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and WCAG standards.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Office of Communication & Media Relations in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating projects and strategies that meet the overall public communication mission and goals of the Tennessee Department of Health
Supports the Departments Web Administrator in maintaining the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) environment, component configuration, and workflows for the deployment, organization, and navigation of content on the Departments website,
Implements an accessible, user-centric online content experience in coordination with Communication team, internal content creators, and other stakeholders
Monitors and audits webpages and digital content for ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance; remediate and document issues as needed
Functions as a liaison with Strategic Technology Solutions, STS Business Operations, and Department IT staff, to support project planning, rollout, and governance of AEM-based web properties
Support the integration of ADA compliance considerations and practices into the workflows of Department staff in AEM deployment of components, functionality, and webpages
Assist with tracking and reporting on compliance-related project milestones, metrics, and documentation; stays current on accessibility standards and best practices
Other duties as assigned
Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Communication, Information Technology, Computer Science, Website Design, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
3+ years of experience managing Adobe Experience Manager (Sites, Assets)
Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining ADA and WCAG-compliant websites
Familiarity with web accessibility tools (e.g., Site Improve) and manual accessibility testing techniques
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred:
Experience working as a web developer or web project manager in a government, higher education, or large public institution environment
Adobe AEM certification(s) or equivalent practical experience
Full-time