[Greater-baltimore] job posting

[Maurice Peret]

Education Program Manager I, Branch Chief
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH)
POSITION NUMBER: 039745 Jobaps # 14-005058-0005
SALARY: State Salary Grade 23
Annual Salary Range: $ 67,606 - $ 98,686
LOCATION: 415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
NATURE OF WORK: This is a professional position serving as the Chief of the Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped (LBPH), responsible for providing leadership and support for
the planning, development and improvement of statewide library services for citizens
of Maryland who are blind, have visual impairments or have a disability while
facilitating Statewide library partnerships.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establishes library policies, standards, goals and procedures; provides fiscal oversight
of State and federal budgets and grants; oversees the Instructional Resource Center
(IRC) Maryland Accessible Textbook (MAT) program charged with coordinating
statewide availability of textbooks and supplementary materials in electronic format to
eligible students who are blind or have visual impairments and are enrolled in
institutions of higher education and institutions of postsecondary education in the
State; manages the operations of a 55,000 square foot building, including facility
maintenance and repair, procurement of contracted services; acts as liaison to the
Enoch Pratt free Library for security, planning, and other activities involving both
libraries; provides leadership and support to public libraries in developing improved
and innovative library services for persons with a disability that can be offered at the
local level throughout the State.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in Library Information Science or School Library
Media from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
EXPERIENCE: Six years of professional experience in library administration,
management, and supervision to include experience serving persons with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of library operations and the provision of library services for citizens who
are blind, have visual impairments or have a disability; knowledge of disability
legislation; knowledge of publishing industry and processes for obtaining instructional
materials in alternative formats; knowledge of online integrated library systems and
software used in library environment; skill in planning, organizing, and completing
effective and creative presentations; ability to research information; ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with diverse clientele and staff; ability to
work effectively as a part of a team; ability to exercise good judgment and tact when
dealing with various populations; ability to communicate effectively.
AFFIRMING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
PROCEDURE FOR
APPLICATION:
To apply for this position online go to http://jobaps.com/MD/jobs/msde which is the
preferred method for submitting your application/attachments. Using this method will
allow you to access your documents for future recruitments for which you apply and to
verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that
requires them. Please provide sufficient information on your application to document
that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See
Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be
considered.
If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will
need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires
the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on each
page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to
the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits
of your SS# and indicate application for Education Program Manager I, Branch Chief,
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Position # 039745, Jobaps # 14-
005058-0005. Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of
Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-
333-8950 - This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.
CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this
online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and
Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or
an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our
website at www.marylandpublicschools. Appropriate accommodations for individuals
with disabilities are available upon request.
Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control
Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any misrepresentation of academic
or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination
of employment.
CLOSING DATE: Resumes should be received by, December 19, 2014 - Open Until Filled