Junior Accessibility Specialist

Summary

A junior accessibility specialist learns on the job by assisting with accessibility testing. At this role level, you will:

develop skills while working under supervision to provide accessibility testing

understand and use different types of testing

be aware of but not responsible for assistive technology testing

engage with and contribute to the cross-government accessibility community

Work Activity Components

Title	Details
Acceptance tests (Level 4)	Assists colleagues and clients/users in defining acceptance tests for automated systems, focusing on testing usability and accessibility aspects of the system.
Involve, synthesise and inform (Level 3) User research	Provides evidence drawn from data and research analysis to represent the user in product and design discussions.

Behavioural Skills

Title	Details
Attention to Detail	Applying specific quality standards to all tasks undertaken to ensure that deliverables are accurate and complete.
Teamwork	Working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.

Technical Skills

Title	Details	Depth
Corporate, Industry and Professional Standards	Applying relevant standards, practices, codes, and assessment and certification programmes to the specific organisation or business domain.	Aware of
Systems Ergonomics and Iterative Design	Iterative methods and techniques to allocate and optimise the division of functions between the human, machine and organisational elements of IT systems and the functions themselves in terms of ergonomic impact. Systematic and iterative design of the physical and cognitive interfaces to create an effective user experience in a software system, product or service with attention paid to variety of locations and access devices employed by users.	Aware of

Other Skills

Title	Details	Depth
Presentation Techniques	Methods and techniques for delivering effective and accessible presentations, either face-to-face or online within various contexts and to a variety of audiences.	Aware of

Training

Title	Details
Information and Data Modelling	Tools and techniques used to investigate, analyse and model the structure, relationships and use of data and information within an organisation.
Human Factors Techniques	Methods and techniques for understanding human needs and limitations and for designing usable, accessible and ergonomically sound systems. Examples: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) approaches and iterative design methods and accessibility. Recognising ever evolving user expectations for use of a variety of access devices and locations and opportunities for environmental savings e.g. reducing office space, travel, etc.
Security Awareness	Tools and techniques to help users and employees understand the role they play in helping to combat information security breaches and for IT and security professionals to prevent and mitigate risk.

Professional Development Activity (PDA)

Title	Details	PDA Group
Participation in Group Activities	Participating in group activities inside or outside of the working environment that can assist with the development of interpersonal skills.	Broadening Activities
Deputising	Standing in for supervisor or manager on a temporary basis during periods of absence.	Broadening Activities
Job Shadowing and Special Assignments	Undertaking temporary periods or secondments in other roles, particularly those that offer a new perspective on own function or exposure to other environments and cultures.	Broadening Activities
Gaining Knowledge of Activities of Employing Organisation	Developing an understanding of the potentially diverse range of activities (service, governance, administrative, regulatory, commercial, charitable, industrial, etc.) undertaken by the employing organisation.	Increasing Knowledge
Gaining Knowledge of Surrounding Technical Areas	Gaining knowledge of IT activities in employing organisation external to own function.	Increasing Knowledge
Research Assignments	Exploring a topic which is not part of own normal responsibilities and presenting findings to colleagues and/or management	Increasing Knowledge
Involvement in Professional Body Activities	Attending meetings, seminars and workshops organised by professional body and reading published material, such as journals and web content.	Participation in Professional Activities
Time Management	Undertaking learning and practice in the planning and organising of own activities.	Developing Professional Skills

Organisational Skill Name and Description

Framework	Skill	Level
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Communicating information Communication involves conveying information using the most effective medium and language for the audience.	Awareness Communicating information You can: listen to the needs of design and business stakeholders and interpret information take part in discussions within a multidisciplinary team
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Consultancy Collaboration in the DDaT Profession typically involves working in a multidisciplinary project team, and contributing to working groups and wider professional communities. It requires a broad understanding of the technologies, principles and perspectives of related professions.	Awareness Consultancy You can: show an understanding of the need for consulting in your role, and its purpose work under guidance to identify what advice, guidance and recommendations might be appropriate, usually by referring to previous work by others show an understanding of how to frame problems that need to be solved
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Technical understanding (accessibility) Accessibility involves ensuring your service can be used by as many people as possible, including those with impaired vision, motor difficulties, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities and deafness.	Working Technical understanding (accessibility) You can: demonstrate knowledge of some details of the standards and legislation, and know where to find more information demonstrate knowledge of basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and related common accessibility issues perform basic automated and manual checks on websites and documents, and can communicate findings and fixes be an advocate for the people affected by accessibility barriers within the context of your work demonstrate knowledge of using some assistive technology
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	Testing Testing involves ensuring that requirements have been fully met by using appropriate tools and techniques to verify that a product or service works.	Awareness Testing You can: correctly execute test scripts under supervision understand the role of testing and how it works
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework	User focus User focus involves understanding the user needs to develop a detailed understanding of the problems that need to be solved.	Awareness User focus You can: show an awareness or understanding of user experience analysis and its principles explain the purpose of user stories and the focus on user needs

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