[nabs-l] FW: rehabilitation technology specialist Iowa

[Emily Wharton]

Job Title	REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST	
Auto req ID	13285BR	
Location	Polk County	
Department	131-Department for the Blind	
Salary Minimum	$48,464	
Salary Maximum	$75,192	
Job Description	This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. 
Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions 
on how to apply for this position.

The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a 
position that will provide training and technical support to 
department staff, ensuring that blind and sighted employees receive 
quality training, appropriate access to information and resources, 
and timely problem resolution. Maintain department's web site and 
intranet; testing for accessibility and usability. Assist in the 
production of accessible forms and documents.

Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
*      Troubleshoot user technical problems in the use of Microsoft 
Office, iPhones, JAWS and other screen readers, ZoomText and other 
magnification software, printers, scanners, braille displays, OCR 
software, and other common applications and peripherals.
*      Provide small group and one-on-one training on new software, 
hardware, systems, workflows, and assistive technology to staff.
*      Perform regular updates to the web site and intranet.
*      Maintain software and hardware inventories and track licenses 
and serial numbers.
*      Assist in the production of accessible PDF's and Microsoft Word forms.

Competencies required for this position are:
*      Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010, Windows 7, basic PC 
maintenance, and basic Windows networking principles.
*      Knowledge of or ability to learn JAWS, Window-Eyes, ZoomText, 
and other screen reading software.
*      Ability to install and troubleshoot printers, braille 
embossers, braille displays, scanners, and other peripherals.
*      Ability to plan and conduct small group trainings and give 
presentations to groups.
*      Interest in new technology and a passion for learning.
*      Ability to demonstrate or develop positive and realistic 
attitudes toward blindness.
*      Can speak and write clearly about technical matters to both 
technical and non-technical audiences.
*      Displays good organization skills.
*      Can teach oneself new technologies and use resources to keep 
knowledge current.
*      Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty 
and integrity.
*      Works and communicates with internal and external clients and 
customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative 
manner and is committed to quality service.
*      Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment 
towards completing assignments efficiently.
*      Works with minimal supervision.
*      Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
*
Competencies Preferred
*      Experience with the Drupal CMS
Minimum Qualifications	Graduation from an accredited college or 
university with major coursework in civil, industrial, mechanical, 
architectural, electrical or rehabilitation engineering and 
experience equal to one year of full-time work in the design, 
development and fabrication of mechanical or electrical components or 
assemblies for products such as industrial equipment, machinery, 
power equipment, service systems, machine tools and measuring instruments.

For additional ways to qualify, please click on this link to view the 
job description 
<http://das.hre.iowa.gov/html_documents/job_descriptions/JobSpecs/RehabilitationTechnologySpecialist-41006.htm> 
and minimum qualifications.	
Additional Qualifications		
Post Close Date	21-Feb-2014	
To Apply:	Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and 
referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative 
Services - Human Resources Enterprise.  Applications to DAS-HRE only, 
will not be considered.

For further information, contact Emily Wharton, 515-281-1361 or 
800-362-2587. Persons who wish to be considered for this position 
must submit a resume and letter of application to:

Emily Wharton
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

OR email emily.wharton at blind.state.ia.us 
<mailto:emily.wharton at blind.state.ia.us>

All applicants need to apply by 5:00pm, February 21, 2014.


NOTE: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit 
position.  Applications sent only through this DAS -HRE website will 
not be considered.



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