Accessible Document Specialist

Department Overview: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations, DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy and sustainable environment. Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2026 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable): Remote Work Eligibility Detail: Partially Remote Anticipated Hours Per Week: Minimum: 3 Maximum: 20 Schedule: Flexible work schedule Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum: Minimum: $20.00 Maximum: $20.00 Number of Positions: 3

Qualifications:
Federal Work Study is required. Qualified candidates will be in good academic standing, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Candidates must be willing to follow Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) data protocols, be attentive to detail and accurate, strong problem solver, can work independently and with a group with limited supervision. Maintains a positive attitude and has enthusiasm for Wisconsin’s natural resources and inclusiveness. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Adobe In Design
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Microsoft Suite
• Excellent English verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of the Title II Americans with Disabilities Act – Accessibility for state and local governments is ideal but not required Position Summary/Job Duties: The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act which lists specific requirements about ensuring electronic documents are made accessible to people with disabilities. Work Study students will be assisting the DNR Drinking Water and Groundwater Program (DG) with updating electronic files on external webpages so they meet federal accessibility standards. This includes:
• Redesigning PDFs to meet accessibility standards
• Working with the DG Web coordinator to remove documents from the webpage or develop ideas for new webpages
• Working with program staff to make documents accessible via Microsoft Word and/or Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro accessibility checkers to ensure documents meet federal standards.
• Correcting errors and resolving accessibility issues Students will be trained on the accessibility requirements and will work individually and as a team under the supervision of the DG communications team. Physical Demands: Regular office work Institutional Statements: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/