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Subject: Job Opportunity: FCC seeks Section 508 Coordinator
Thread-Topic: Job Opportunity: FCC seeks Section 508 Coordinator
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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:58:07 +0000
Today the FCC released a job posting for a Section 508
Coordinator.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires Federal agencies
to
make their electronic and information technology accessible to
people with disabilities. Section 508 is intended to eliminate
barriers in information technology, open new opportunities for
people with disabilities, and encourage development of
technologies
that will help achieve these goals.
The FCC's Section 508 Coordinator will serve as the Electronic
Information Technology Program Manager and technical
advisor/authority to ensure compliance with Section 508
requirements. The Coordinator will evaluate and recommend
accessibility policies and procedures on electronic and
information
technology, and ensure operational changes within FCC information
technology systems that meet Section 508 requirements for
accessibility by employees with disabilities and members of the
public seeking access to Commission information.
Application deadline: August 6, 2015
Link to the posting on USA
Jobs:
<https://fcc.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410885500>https://fcc
usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/410885500
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