[Blindtlk] Recruiting for Assistive Technology Specialist in Las Cruces

[Chong, Curtis, CFB]

-----Original Message-----
From: Salas, James, CFB
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 3:27 PM
Subject: Recruiting for Assistive Technology Specialist in Las Cruces

Good Afternoon,

We are recruiting for an Assistive Technology Specialist (formal 
title IT Technical Support Specialist 3) position with the NM 
Commission for the Blind.  The position is in our Las Cruces office 
and serves Southern NM.

The actual job posting is quite lengthy and written very broadly, but 
the most relevant portions are provided below.  The closing date is 
December 2.

To reach the job posting, go to www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link 
to "Apply for state jobs online," check the checkbox to select jobs 
within the Commission for the Blind, and click on the "Apply Search" button.

I recommend that screen reader users utilize Internet Explorer to 
access the online application.

Please forward this announcement to any individuals that you believe 
might be interested in a great job with our agency.  Interested 
individuals can contact Mr. Edward Vigil or me to discuss the 
position.  Edward can be reached in Albuquerque at 505.383.2204 or at 
Edward.Vigil at state.nm.us.

Thanks much.

Jim

James L. Salas
Deputy Director for VR Programs
NM Commission for the Blind
Phone 505.383.2251
James.Salas at state.nm.us
www.cfb.state.nm.us
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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement
- Job Title: IT Technical Support Specialist 3
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: December 2, 2013
- Pay Grade: 70
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $34,382 - $61,131 
Annually ($16.53 - $29.39 Hourly).  Offered salary will be based on 
education and experience.
- Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health 
insurance, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, and 
ten holidays.
- Purpose of Position: To support blind/visually impaired clients by 
evaluating their technology needs, analyzing their education and 
workplace environments, researching solutions to technical
problems, configuring and delivering customized personal computer 
systems and assistive technology, and orienting and training clients 
in the use of specialized hardware and software in order to help them 
obtain or maintain employment.
- Minimum Education and Experience requirements: High School Diploma 
or GED and two (2) years of experience in Level II Help Desk, 
including current experience in the various information technology 
fields with hands-on experience working in information technology 
supporting customers on multiple hardware platforms and experience in 
the use of various enterprise software packages.
-- If you have indicated in your application that you have an 
education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a 
copy of your unofficial transcript to the application. Your 
application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you have 
failed to provide this information.
- Working Conditions:
-- Work is generally performed in an office setting, though work 
requires frequent visits to client homes, secondary and 
post-secondary schools, and employer locations; regular exposure to 
Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computers, printers, 
scanners, video magnifiers, and Braille displays/embossers; and 
requires extensive telephone usage. Duties require lifting of typical 
computer hardware, as well as walking, standing, sitting, bending, 
and crawling. Regularly works with individuals with secondary 
disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. 
Occasionally exposed to service animals. Regular travel is required 
throughout Southern New Mexico, including occasional overnight travel.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective 
bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply 
and must be adhered to.
- Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana-Wagner, (505) 476.4456
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing education, 
experience, and specialized qualifications.
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