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Working Title: Digital Accessibility Specialist - State Prog Admin Sr

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86120

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/09/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Administration / Digital Accessibility

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

_This position is responsible for ensuring MnDOT’s digital content, applications, and technologies are accessible to all, including people with disabilities, in compliance with state and federal-mandated accessibility standards. The Digital Accessibility Specialist provides expert guidance, testing, and support to MnDOT staff to embed accessibility best practices throughout the digital lifecycle and into the MnDOT culture. With limited supervision, this position identifies accessibility barriers and partners with stakeholders across the agency and externally to advance MnDOT’s digital inclusion goals._

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of professional experience in the areas noted below:

NOTE: A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Computer/Management Information Systems, Pre-law, Law, or related degree substitutes for one year of professional experience.

+ **Experience in the design and development of accessible documents using Microsoft 365 software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Power Platform, etc.).**

+ **Experience with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations (especially, Sections 504 and 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Minnesota Accessibility and Usability of Information Technology Standard, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines [WCAG] 2.1).**

+ **Experience in document accessibility remediation, including PDF with manual testing.**

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.