Job Description:

This position is responsible for creating intuitive, efficient, and accessible designs that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and align usability, mobile and security requirements, while maintaining the overall structure and integrity familiar to users as related to the specific application. The candidate must have proven work experience with UI UX design and testing of custom apps as well as experience implementing related mobile-friendly and accessibility requirements within a large organization. The person hired for this position must work closely with Application Development Supervisors, Application Architect Lead and Web Services section to define Accessibility and Mobile Friendly standards, processes and guidance.  This will include working with client approved testing tools. An important part of the position will be to understand the types of user interactions required for the Custom Applications which may include internal users, external partners and public users.  Many of our users work in the field on mobile devices, therefore, mobility is extremely important when determining standards to meet client needs.

Responsibilities:

Orient oneself to current custom applications and pain points related to user interfaces.
Research, identify and document standards, processes and guidance for custom application user interfaces for the .Net environment, specifically addressing WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements and mobile friendly techniques.
This includes developing any necessary templates.
Review and test existing or new applications to identify compliance levels of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements and document and report findings with recommendations for improvements.
Assist with maintaining an inventory of application findings and resolutions.
In collaboration with others, develop and document a process to ensure ongoing changes to custom applications or any new development meet or exceed accessibility standards.
Provide recommendations to mitigate or resolve user interface issues, specifically those ensuring accessibility compliance and mobile-friendly applications.
Identify, document and provide a testing strategy and scenarios specifically to test for accessibility and mobile-friendly design across devices/platforms.
Complete application testing while utilizing approved DNR testing tools for accessibility compliance.
Provide web accessibility consultation to help DNR IT and DNR programs reach and maintain compliance.
Develop wireframes and mockups using approved tools to communicate design concepts and interaction flows effectively.
As time allows, work with development teams to create intuitive, efficient, and accessible designs that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and align usability, mobile and security requirements, while maintaining the overall structure and integrity familiar to users for the specific application.
Manage any code through Azure DevOps, following release processes.
Complete priority tasks and maintain task progress in Azure DevOps to support deliverables and timelines.
Participate and contribute input in all meetings related to Agile Methodologies following DNR IT PMO guidance.
Analyze tasks and provide input on estimates and timelines.
Keep documentation and processes updated.
Ensure all deliverables comply with DNR branding standards.
Prepare for and conduct presentations to DNR teams as standards are defined to communicate changes including the reasons for implementation.
Analyze the impact of legislative and/or policy and procedural changes on the business requirements related to web accessibility for IT systems.
Participate in periodic audits and/or gathering of metrics related to accessibility compliance.
UI UX Design Standards, Processes and Guidance: Guidelines for custom application design and development.  This includes any templates that may need to be created to streamline processes and ensure consistency.
Testing Scenarios: Minimal test scenarios for accessibility and mobility across devices and platforms to ensure compliance.  (To be included in new development, enhancement or maintenance projects of custom applications)
Compliance Process and Metrics: Documented process to ensure ongoing compliance, monitor, and report metrics.

Required Skills:

• Advanced experience designing accessible and mobile-friendly web application user interfaces, adhering to relevant accessibility guidelines meeting or exceeding WCAG 2.1 AA or higher requirements and compliance with related regulations, such as, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 508 for custom applications. (4+ years)
• Advanced level experience with front-end web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular). (4+ years)
• Advanced level experience identifying, documenting and implementing accessibility, mobile and usability standards, processes and guidance into an organization. (2+ years)
• Experience using Accessibility tools and techniques to ensure compliance with requirements, such as, Lighthouse, Axe dev, NVDA, Aria, jaws, ANDI) (4+ years)
• Experience designing user interfaces using tools like Adobe XD and Figma for prototyping, user flows and wireframes.
• Advanced experience designing and testing user interfaces for web applications across platforms, browsers and devices for usability.
• Advanced experience working with teams developing custom applications.
• Knowledge and experience working in a Microsoft .Net environment.
• Knowledge of universal design principles.
• Experience with testing tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results.
• Experience working with users to meet accessibility needs.
• Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and following IT Best Practices
• Experience troubleshooting UX issues through testing, debugging, research, investigation and identifying solutions.
• Experience following Iterative/Agile/Scrum Methodologies for completing projects from Initiation through Implementation and Maintenance.
• Experience understanding defined requirements by identifying and implementing achievable solutions.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills including describing technical items to non-technical staff.
• Experience writing standards and guidelines documentation.
• Experience creating technical documentation for processes and applications.
• Collaborates and shares information with others and is a team player to ensure project success and meet business needs.

Desired Skills:
Experience working in any Government agency.

• Experience working with Microsoft Tools including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• UX certifications or training in UX design and accessibility standards.