[Dtb-talk] FW: Audio Quality Technician opening

Thu Jul 5 17:09:41 UTC 2012

From: Toews, Annette (DEED)
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 11:23 AM
Subject: Audio Quality Technician opening

Audio Services has an opening for an audio quality technician.  It has been posted this morning at:

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting

It is Job Posting 12DEED000134.  Interested persons may apply through July 12, 2012.

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AUDIO QUALITY TECH
$ 14.97-$ 20.92 hourly, $ 31,257-$ 43,681 annually
Date Posted:

07/05/2012

Closing Date:

07/12/2012

Hiring Agency:

Employment & Econ Development Dept

Location:

St. Paul

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers

Posting Number:

12DEED000134

Employment Conditions:

Permanent, Full-time

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday , 08:00 AM-04:30 PM

Travel Required:

no

Job Grouping:

Const Facil Maint Mfg & Trans

Classified Status:

Classified

Job Description:

This position evaluates audio recording applicants and volunteers for Minnesota State Services for the Blind's Communication Center.

1. Maintains on-going assurance of Communication Center recording volunteers and audio products.

2. Evaluate recording volunteer applicant oral reading tests and assist in employee and applicant oral reading test evaluations.

3. Assist in Communication Center customer service initiatives and activities, as assigned, and in other activities, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Describe your qualifications, experience and knowledge in the "Job Specific Questions" portion of Resume Builder in the following areas regarding minimum and preferred qualifications. Failure to address these areas may result in your resume not being considered:

Applicants must pass the Communication Center audio quality technician with a 95% passing score PRIOR TO Possible Interview. This involves evaluating sample readings for accuracy and delivery issues, comparing the audio transcription with the standard print text. Test materials include college-level text.

Demonstrated ability to read standard print, sufficient to determine the accuracy of audio transcriptions of printed material.

Demonstrated ability to hear, sufficient to evaluate a broad range of audio quality issues in audio recordings and to evaluate the oral presentation of a broad range of printed subject matter, including highly technical materials, poetry, and prose.

Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills to persons of varied skills, abilities, and intellect.

Demonstrated ability to use, access, store, retrieve, and manipulate electronic files, including downloading, retrieving and transferring from website and computer programs to computers and other hardware.

Demonstrated excellent computer word processing, email, and web searching skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or higher.

Knowledge of and the ability to apply technical information about recording equipment and accoustical issues to professional voice recording.

Knowledge of basic oral reading and vocal skills.

Experience producing or evaluating audio transcriptions or experience transcribing standard print materials into audio (as a reader).

Experience as a volunteer.

Knowledge of and experience with a DAISY recording software program.

Experience training and/or teaching.

Knowledge and understanding of educational, vocational, and access technology needs of persons with barriers to accessing printed materials.

Selection Process:

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes contact with the applicant's former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on those positions that have access to confidential information and/or private data, handle financial transactions, or enter the homes of our clients. Please note that a Criminal History Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted.

How to Apply:

Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional information about the States selection process, go to <http://www.careers.state.mn.us/job-tip>.

Anyone with a disability who believes they may need an accommodation should contact the Department of Employment and Economic Development's Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in advance, so any necessary arrangements can be made. To request an accommodation, email DEED.ODEO at state.mn.us; or call 651-259-7094 (MN Relay 711 or MN Relay 1-800-627-3529).

Contact for More Information:

Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us.

Apply for this job

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Annette M. Toews | Audio Services Supervisor
Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
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Saint Paul, MN 55114
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