[nabentre] Job Posting, Director, Iowa Department for the Blind, Des Moines, Iowa

[David Andrews]

Job Posting



The Iowa Commission for the Blind is seeking applications for the 
position of Director of the Iowa Department for the Blind.



The incumbent functions as the director of the Department for the 
Blind, an executive branch agency of Iowa state government.  The 
director heads the state agency providing services to blind 
persons.  These services include vocational and independent living 
rehabilitation, adult orientation center training, the business 
enterprises program, and library services for the blind and 
physically disabled.  The position administers an agency with 
approximately 90 full-time permanent employees and an annual 
operating budget of approximately $11 million.  The director serves 
at the pleasure of the commission and is exempt from the merit 
employment system of Iowa state government.



Minimum qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or 
university with a Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred) and 
five years of relevant management experience.



Salary range: $63,690-$97,460 annually, plus comprehensive benefit package.



Location:             Iowa Department for the Blind, 524 Fourth 
Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364



For further information contact Karen Keninger at (515) 281-1334 or 
(800) 362-2587. Persons who wish to be considered for this position 
must submit a resume and letter of application to Karen A. Keninger, 
Director, Iowa Department for the Blind, via e-mail at 
<mailto:Karen.keninger at blind.state.ia.us>Karen.keninger at blind.state.ia.us 
no later than 5:00 p.m. Central time Friday, March 9, 2012.