Digital Accessibility Specialist

This is a term-limited position funded through December 31, 2026.

This full-time position is benefits eligible.

The City of Littleton is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to join the Information Technology team and lead efforts in ensuring the city meets various legislative requirements including Colorado House Bill 21-1110 and Senate Bill 23-244. This position will be responsible for evaluating, remediating, and improving digital content, websites, applications, and documents to ensure accessibility for all users.

The Digital Accessibility Specialist will provide training, guidance, and support to city staff and departments, integrate accessibility into processes and projects, and promote accessibility as part of the city’s culture. Acting as both a subject matter expert and a change leader, this role will help the city create inclusive digital experiences and maintain ongoing compliance with state accessibility laws.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong combination of technical expertise, advocacy, and a passion for creating inclusive digital design and experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, is skilled in PDF and document remediation, and various web technologies, and has a deep understanding of accessibility requirements and standards.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, see the 2025 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Hiring pay range $80,076 - $84,291 per year

This full-time term-limited position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule:  This full-time position will work in person, Monday – Friday, during general business hours (8 am to 5 pm).

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by Sunday, October 26, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Digital Accessibility Specialist is responsible for ensuring the city’s digital and programmatic accessibility in compliance with federal, state, and new Colorado accessibility laws. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Document, Website, and Application Remediation – Review and remediate digital content (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web applications) to ensure full accessibility compliance.

• PDF Accessibility – Convert PDFs into accessible web pages and perform thorough PDF remediation to meet accessibility standards.

• User Interface Enhancements – Recommend and implement improvements to websites and applications that enhance usability and accessibility for all users.

• Training and Education – Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and resources to city staff and departments on accessibility requirements, tools, and best practices.

• Process Improvement – Integrate accessibility into business processes, workflows, and project planning to ensure compliance is proactive rather than reactive.

• Culture Building – Promote accessibility as an integral part of the city’s culture, raising awareness and fostering inclusion across all levels of the organization.

• Webmaster Support – Provide backup support for the city’s webmaster, ensuring accessible content management and continuity of web services.

• Compliance Monitoring – Stay current with accessibility laws, standards, and best practices; conduct periodic audits; and recommend corrective actions.

• Procurement Support – Work with Procurement to review software, applications, and technology purchases to ensure accessibility requirements are included in contracts and vendor evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field; and 

• One (1) year of experience with assistive technology solutions; or 

• An equivalent combination of education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with assistive technology solutions in a public sector environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of various accessibility requirements, including WCAG, Section 508, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Skilled in document and PDF remediation, web content management systems (CMS), and accessible web and app development practices, such as CommonLook.

• Ability to identify and recommend improvements to user interfaces that enhance accessibility and overall user experience.

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills to train and support staff across departments with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Skills in writing, editing, design, organization, and project management. 

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to troubleshoot accessibility issues and propose solutions.

• Knowledge in web-based technologies, web design, current web authoring/development software, electronic commerce methods, internet standards and protocols, security, database connectivity.

• Ability to stay adept with and effectively discuss technology trends, constraints and features, and their application to government business processes and operations. 

• Ability to effectively develop and recommend web policies, training materials, and utilization guidelines. 

• Ability to promote culture change by building awareness, advocating for accessibility, and fostering organizational buy-in.

• High level of accuracy in reviewing digital materials and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with IT, Communications, misc. departments, and external vendors or partners to implement accessibility improvements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Work is primarily performed indoors in a standard office environment or other work areas where computers are used.  

• This work may have occasional exposure to dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, mists, gases and poor ventilation.     

• Long periods of sitting, standing or walking may be required.  

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.