[humanser] Northern California job announcement Fwd: [Nfbc-info] FYI FW: OCB Administrator Vacancy Update

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> From: Michael Hingson via Nfbc-info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Date: February 6, 2016 at 5:53:03 PM PST
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> Cc: Michael Hingson <mike at michaelhingson.com>
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] FYI FW: OCB Administrator Vacancy Update
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> Anyone interested in this? 
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> Michael Hingson
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> From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov] 
> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2016 5:22 PM
> To: Xavier, Joe at DOR <Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov>
> Subject: OCB Administrator Vacancy Update
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> Administrator
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> Department of Rehabilitation
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> Orientation Center for the Blind
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> Community Recruitment Announcement (updated January 2016)
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> The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is recruiting for a Staff Services
> Manager II (SSM II) to serve as the Administrator for the Orientation Center
> for the Blind (OCB), a three acre campus located in Albany, California. The
> OCB is a 30-bed, residential 24/7 program providing vocational
> rehabilitation services for DOR consumers to support adjustment to
> blindness, the development of appropriate vocational behaviors, attitudes
> and interests, and the preparation of participants to achieve independence
> and gainful employment. The OCB Administrator is responsible for planning,
> organizing, directing, and evaluating policies and practices governing the
> administrative, program/services and facility operations of OCB, managing
> and leading an interdisciplinary team of professional and non-professional
> staff, directing and participating in resident consumer development services
> and processes, and serving as Chair of the Admissions Committee. The OCB
> Administrator further represents the OCB at meetings with other department
> divisions, advisory groups and other stakeholders, acts as ex-officio
> trustee for the American Printing House for the Blind federal quota program,
> and manages the OCB Trust Fund. The OCB Administrator will participate and
> contribute to the long- term strategy planning on policy and operational
> activities as a means to support the preparation of OCB participants to
> achieve independence and gainful employment and to support the mission of
> the department.
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> The OCB Administrator reports to the Deputy Director of the Specialized
> Services Division (SSD) in the DOR.  The OCB Administrator position is based
> in OCB in Albany, California. The DOR works in partnership with consumers
> and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in
> employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with
> disabilities.  
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> Desired Qualifications: 
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> . Ability to mentor, develop staff and promote team work
> . Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and manage a multi-disciplinary
> team and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships
> with staff at all levels of an organization
> . Able to multi-task in a dynamic, ever-changing environment while remaining
> effective and exercising excellent problem solving skills
> . Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
> . Demonstrated possession of excellent verbal and written communication
> skills
> . Demonstrated extensive experience, knowledge and background in services to
> the blind and visually impaired 
> . Demonstrated knowledge of the Department's mission, goals, programs, and
> policies 
> . A personal commitment to the vision of the Department of Rehabilitation.
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> Special Requirements: 
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> In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the Staff Services
> manager II (Supervisory) specifications, in compliance with the Welfare and
> Institution Code, the Administrator for the OCB shall have all of the
> following minimum qualifications: 
> (a) Four years of full time, paid experience working in a program for the
> education or rehabilitation of adults who are legally blind, with emphasis
> on nonvisual living techniques, including, but not limited to, daily living,
> mobility, and communication skills, at least two years' experience shall
> have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. 
> (b) Proficiency in Braille as a second language. 
> (c) Education equivalent to graduation from college with a bachelor's
> degree. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a
> year-for-year basis.
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> Essential Information:
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> *      The position classification is Staff Services Manager II, Supervisory
> (SSM II) with a monthly base salary range of $5,830.00 to $7,245.00.  The
> description for the SSM II classification is available at:
> <http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4800.aspx>
> http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4800.aspx
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> *      The incumbent will be hired using the Staff Services Manager II,
> Supervisory (SSM II) eligible list.  The SSM-II minimum qualifications
> include: Four years of increasingly responsible management, personnel,
> fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience with
> at least one year in a supervisory capacity.  In addition, a college degree
> is required. 
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> *      Those who are not already working in state government at the SSM II
> level must be on the SSM II eligibility list or take the SSM II examination
> at:  <https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2/>
> https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2/
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> *      A Training and Development (T&D) position may be considered when
> applicable.
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> This position will be open until filled; however, the DOR anticipates
> screening of candidates to begin March 1, 2016; therefore you are encouraged
> to submit your application package before screening commences.  Final hire
> will be subject to the state's hiring conditions.
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> Application Information:
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> Interested candidates must submit the following:
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> . Standard State Application (STD. 678)
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> . Statement of Qualifications
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> . Resume
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> . Evidence of their SSM II list eligibility, if applicable
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> The state application, along with instructions, is available online at:
> <http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication>
> http://jobs.ca.gov/profile/stateapplication
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> A "Statement of Qualifications" is a discussion describing how a candidate's
> education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable
> qualifications and special requirements listed above for this position. The
> statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length and serves as a
> documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and
> concisely in writing.
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> Resumes do not take the place of the "Statement of Qualifications. Although
> not required, applicants are encouraged to provide electronic copies of
> their submission along with the written copy. Electronic copies can either
> be e-mailed to the contact person, or be included in the paper copy
> submission on a CD.
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> Attached with this announcement is the duty statement for the OCB
> Administrator position.
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> Representatives from Advisory Committees and or stakeholder groups may
> participate in the interview process.
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> All complete application packages will be screened and only the most
> qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. Travel expenses for
> any interviews are the sole responsibility and at the expense of each
> candidate. 
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> Applications are to be submitted to:
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> Department of Rehabilitation
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> Attn: Maris Will
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> 721 Capitol Mall
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> Sacramento, CA 94814
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> Questions about the position can be directed to the contact person, Maris
> Will, at (916) 558-5582 or  <mailto:Maris.J.Will at dor.ca.gov>
> Maris.J.Will at dor.ca.gov .
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