Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleProject Coordinator (Accessibility Team Lead), Ref#7353

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Albany - Swan St. Bldg, Core 4, Flr 3

OR NYC*

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications - 5-8 years of experience in digital accessibility or related fields;

- Strong understanding of WCAG guidelines and ADA and Section 508 compliance;

- Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and QA testers;

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate stakeholders across state agencies and explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences;

- Certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or Trusted Tester are a strong plus;

- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple phases of accessibility audits and remediation guidance projects.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Project Director on the Human-Centered Design Team, the Project Coordinator (P25) will oversee and guide accessibility initiatives at New York State’s Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and across New York State’s agencies. The Accessibility Team Lead will ensure that all digital services and products meet state and federal accessibility guidelines, working closely with various teams and agencies to develop accessibility strategies, audit digital properties, and provide guidance for remediation of accessibility issues.

We are seeking a highly skilled Accessibility Team Lead to coordinate cross-agency accessibility efforts and serve as the primary point of contact for accessibility audits, training, and compliance. This individual will provide strategic oversight of accessibility-related initiatives, ensuring both compliance with WCAG standards and the creation of accessible, user-friendly government services across New York State agencies.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Define and implement accessibility strategy for New York State government services, ensuring compliance with WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and New York State Technology Law accessibility requirements;

- Serve as the main liaison between ITS, state agencies, and other stakeholders regarding accessibility needs and goals;

- Oversee assessment audits, working with agency-specific dedicated ITS teams to provide comprehensive, actionable reports on accessibility defects;

- Guide teams toward sustainable accessibility practices that ensure long-term compliance and usability improvements;

- Present accessibility audit results and strategic recommendations to ITS leadership and agency partners;

- Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Additional Comments We are also recruiting for this role in NYC.
Some positions may require fingerprinting and background checks.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
- Up to 50% telecommuting
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- And many more.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Chelsea Cottrell

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Human Resources Management

Swan Street, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter and indicate that you are applying for Project Coordinator (Accessibility Team Lead), Ref. #7353, and include the Vacancy ID of this posting in your subject line. Please specify in your cover letter how you meet the minimum qualifications.