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TEMPORARY CPW Accessibility Coordinator – Denver

Salary

$20.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Location

USA, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

2025TEMP- PMA156

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

08/14/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

6060 Broadway St, Denver, CO 80216, USA

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION ( This position is expected to have a maximum duration of four months, which may be reduced based on the completion of assigned tasks )

PAYING $20-30 PER HOUR

To apply, please submit your application along with a cover letter and a current resume.

This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (https://cdnr.us/Pages/DNRDefault.aspx#/start) is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Customer service is a key component for every position across state government. We are focused on improving Efficiency (use of resources), Effectiveness (impact of our work), and Elegance (graceful service interactions).

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (CPW)

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Description of Job

This is a flexible, short-term contract position. The contract length is expected to be between three and six months, with a minimum of 10 hours of work per week.

This role seeks an individual with expert-level proficiency in both ADA compliance and Microsoft Word , driven by a meticulous approach to document perfection. The Document Accessibility Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring all public-facing documents meet the highest standards of accessibility.

This position involves making real estate templates and various other documents fully ADA compliant within Microsoft Word. The specialist will work with existing documents that are largely ADA compliant, applying a keen eye to refine them to perfection. The role demands a detail-oriented professional who thrives on ensuring consistency and accuracy across a large volume of documents.

+ Real Estate Template Transformation: Meticulously modify existing real estate templates to achieve full ADA compliance within Microsoft Word with standards set by DNR and CPW .

+ Document Refinement: Review and "polish" a large library of Microsoft Word documents that are already largely ADA compliant, making final adjustments to ensure complete accessibility.

+ Global Change Implementation: Apply specific, pre-determined changes across numerous documents, ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the entire document library. This task requires exceptional attention to detail.

+ Public-Facing Document Conversion: Convert various other public-facing documents into fully ADA-compliant Microsoft Word formats.

+ Compliance Excellence: Act as a subject matter expert in ADA compliance best practices for Microsoft Word, ensuring all documents meet current accessibility standards.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

The ideal candidate will have the following:

+ ADA Compliance Expertise: Deep understanding of ADA guidelines and best practices for digital content, specifically as they apply to Microsoft Word documents.

+ Microsoft Word Proficiency: Highly proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Word, including advanced features relevant to document accessibility (e.g., heading structures, alt text, tables, color contrast, reading order, etc.).

+ Detail-Oriented & Meticulous: Possesses an exceptional eye for detail and enjoys the process of perfecting documents and ensuring absolute accuracy.

+ Patience & Persistence: Comfortable with repetitive tasks and able to maintain focus and accuracy when applying consistent changes across numerous documents.

+ Independent & Proactive: Able to manage a workload effectively and take initiative to identify and resolve accessibility issues.

+ Compensation & Flexibility: The compensation for this role will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. We offer a flexible work schedule, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week, and are open to accommodating the needs of the ideal candidate to ensure the job responsibilities are met effectively. We expect this job will take anywhere between 2 to 4 months if you choose to work up to 40 hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must be willing and able to work 10 hours per week at a minimum.

+ Proven familiarity in ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance standards and guidelines for digital documents.

+ Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including:

+ Creating and modifying document structures (headings, lists).

+ Inserting and editing alt text for images and objects.

+ Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

+ Ability to perform repetitive tasks with precision and maintain high-quality output.

+ Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple documents and tasks efficiently.

+ Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Conditions of employment:

This is a flexible, short-term contract position. The contract length is expected to be between three and six months, with a minimum of 10 hours of work per week.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected].

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify employer:

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with these types of technical issues.

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Do you have prior Colorado Parks & Wildlife work experience?

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+ No

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Please describe why you’re interested in working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

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Are you a student or have you graduated within the past 3 years?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please indicate any knowledge/experience areas you currently possess (check all that apply):

+ MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

+ Data entry/word processing

+ Google Application Suite (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, etc)

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ADA Compliance Application: Describe your experience in making documents ADA compliant in Microsoft Word. Please provide specific examples of features you commonly utilize (e.g., heading structures, alt text, tables, color contrast, reading order) and how you ensure their correct implementation to meet accessibility standards.

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Microsoft Word Proficiency & Troubleshooting: Imagine you're reviewing a complex Microsoft Word document that appears mostly ADA compliant, but you suspect there might be a subtle accessibility issue. What steps would you take to meticulously identify and rectify the problem, ensuring full compliance?

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Detail-Oriented & Repetitive Tasks: This role involves applying specific, pre-determined changes across a large volume of documents. Can you share an example from your past experience where you successfully managed a project requiring meticulous attention to detail and repetitive tasks over an extended period? How did you ensure consistency and accuracy throughout?

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Problem-Solving & Independent Work: Tell us about a time you encountered a particularly challenging document accessibility issue in Microsoft Word. How did you approach solving it? What resources or methods did you use, and what was the outcome?

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Understanding of Accessibility Impact: Beyond the technical aspects, how do you view the importance of document accessibility in providing equitable access to information for all individuals? What motivates you to ensure documents are perfectly compliant?

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This is a temporary position and is anticipated to not exceed 6-months. Please acknowledge your acceptance of these terms:

+ I understand and accept these terms

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