Immediate job opening at SSB + BART Group

  • From: "Bryan Garaventa" <bryan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:37:46 -0700

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:

 

  a.. Required Skills 
    a.. 3+ years experience working in technical consulting position. 
    b.. Technical familiarity with web based technologies including HTML, CSS, 
JavaScript, Flash, PDF and electronic document creation and publishing 
processes 
    c.. Demonstrably exceptional written and verbal skills 
    d.. Technical familiarity with software development lifecycle and systems 
integration processes
  b.. Desired Skills 
    a.. BS or relevant degree in computer programming or management information 
systems 
    b.. Familiarity with relevant accessibility standards including WCAG, 
Section 508 and related standards is a plus but not required 
    c.. 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 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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