RE: Immediate job opening at SSB + BART Group

  • From: "Fulginiti, Kathleen" <kfulginiti@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:06:13 -0400

 

________________________________

From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Bryan Garaventa
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 1:38 PM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: programming@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Immediate job opening at SSB + BART Group


In case anyone is interested, we have an immediate opening at SSB + BART
Group. Generally, we are looking for people with the following
qualifications.
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* Required Skills
 
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* Degree in Computer Science or related
 
* Extensive working experience with assistive technology
 
* Technical familiarity with web based technologies including HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, Flash, PDF and electronic document creation and publishing
processes
 
* Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal skills
 
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* Desired Skills
 
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* Familiarity with relevant accessibility standards including WCAG,
Section 508 and related standards is a plus but not required
 
* Desire and willingness to travel
 
* Experience with JAWS or other AT scripting environments
 
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I've pasted the official job offer below, which contains the desired
contact info for anyone who might be interested. 
 

SSB has an immediate opening available for an Accessibility Consultant.
The Accessibility Consultant will perform a variety of consultative and
assessment activities for clients in the greater DC area.   The
Accessibility Consultant will work directly to deliver formal
assessments, maintain accessibility standards and deliver onsite
consultative advice for SSB's client base.

 


Qualifications


 

The Accessibility Consultant will be a key player in SSB's management
team and may grow into a variety of different rolls in SSB's client
services organization.  SSB's culture requires a disciplined
self-starter with lots of energy and high integrity.  This position
assumes 3 or more years of experience in a technical consulting role.
Specific qualifications are listed below:

 

*       Required Skills 

        *       3+ years experience working in technical consulting
position. 
        *       Technical familiarity with web based technologies
including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, PDF and electronic document
creation and publishing processes 
        *       Demonstrably exceptional written and verbal skills 
        *       Technical familiarity with software development
lifecycle and systems integration processes

*       Desired Skills 

        *       BS or relevant degree in computer programming or
management information systems 
        *       Familiarity with relevant accessibility standards
including WCAG, Section 508 and related standards is a plus but not
required 
        *       Familiarity with assistive technologies including JAWS,
Window-Eyes, Dragon Naturally Speaking, MAGic and / or ZoomText

 


Responsibilities


 

Assessment Delivery.  The Accessibility Consultant will manage the
delivery of SSB assessment projects.  The Accessibility Consultant will
utilize SSB's standard Assessment Methodology
<http://www.ssbtechnologies.com/AMP2006/assessment_process.html>  for
delivery.  This will include tasks relating to:

 

*                     Groundwork Activities

o        Creating use cases for an IT System

o        Creating a test set for an IT System

o        Managing customer review and approval of groundwork test set

*                     Testing

o        Performing manual, assistive technology, or automated tests 

o        Inputting the results from testing into the SSB reporting
system

*                     Reporting

o        Analysis of test results

o        Creation of specific recommendations for the customer 

o        Outlining and writing findings sections of audits and
assessments

o        Creation and delivery of findings presentations

*                     Documentation

o        Preparation of Accessibility Statements for sites

o        Preparation of VPATs for products

 


Application Process


 

When applying for this job, please include a list and brief description
of prior consulting projects you have worked on, the team size involved,
the revenue derived from each project and the length of time on the
project.  Resumes submitted without the proper requested information
will not be considered.  In return for your extra time, qualified
candidates will receive a fast reply and accelerated interview cycle.
The position is available immediately.

 

The Accessibility Consultant will receive a competitive salary, stock
options, and benefits including three (3) weeks paid time off, health
insurance and a 401(k) plan. The SSB team is an enthusiastic and diverse
group headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in McLean
Virginia.  This position is offered out the McLean Virginia offices.  

 

For immediate consideration, please e-mail a cover letter, including the
information requested above, and your resume to:
jobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 Please include the phrase "Accessibility Consultant" in the subject
field.  Principals only please.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bryan Garaventa
http://ssbbartgroup.com

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