Web Developer [Must have AEM, ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA]

Web Developer [Must have AEM, ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA]

Nashville, TN

12+ Months

The Tennessee Department of Health's 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 Department's Web Administrator in maintaining the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) environment, component configuration, and workflows for the deployment, organization, and navigation of content on the Department's website, www.tn.gov/health
• 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

• Bachelor's 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