[NFB-NM] Re-Posting Job Announcement New Mexico

[Tonia Trapp]

From: NFB-NM [mailto:nfb-nm-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
via NFB-NM
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 8:34 PM
To: jobs at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NFB-NM] Fwd: Re-Posting Job Announcement New Mexico

 

 
A number of folks have reported problems with the attachment regarding the
job opening at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind. Accordingly, I am
placing the text in the body of this email. Would you please re-send this?
 
Thanks.
 
Cordially,
 
Curtis Chong
 

Job Announcement
Assistive Technology Specialist Vacancy in New Mexico

 
Greetings:
 
The New Mexico Commission for the Blind is recruiting for an Assistive
Technology Specialist. The position is in our Albuquerque office and serves
Central and Northern New Mexico.
 
The most relevant aspects of the job posting are provided below.  The
closing date is December 5.
 
To reach the job posting:
 
1.         Visit the following link to go directly to the posting:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1583344/assistive-tech
nology-specialist-nmcfb-64313 

or
 
2.         Go to the State of New Mexico NM State Personnel Website at
www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link for View Job Opportunities And Apply,
and enter the job title in the search field.
 
Applications will only be accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel
Office online application system!
 
For users of screen access technology, please be advised that the online
application is difficult to complete independently using screen access
technology. Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the
application utility should contact Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State
Personnel Office @  (505) 695-5606 for assistance.  She can also confirm
that your application (including uploaded transcripts, licenses, etc.) has
been successfully received for consideration.
 
Please forward this announcement to any individuals that you believe might
be interested in a great job with our agency.  Interested individuals can
contact me to discuss the position.  
 
Thank you.
 
Cordially,
 
Curtis Chong 
Manager, Assistive Technology Program
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Phone: 505-383-2239
www.cfb.state.nm.us
Curtis.Chong at state.nm.us

New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement

.             Job Title: Assistive Technology Specialist 
.             Full/Part Time: Full-Time
.             Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
.             Closing Date: December 5, 2016
.             Pay Grade: 65
.             Salary: The salary range for this position is $31,782 -
$55,307 Annually, ($15.28 - $26.59 Hourly).  Offered salary will be based on
education and experience.
.             Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health
insurance, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, and ten
holidays.
.             Purpose of Position:

This position will support blind/visually impaired clients by evaluating
their technology needs, analyzing their education and workplace
environments, researching solutions to technical problems, configuring and
delivering customized personal computer systems and assistive technology,
and orienting and training clients in the use of specialized hardware and
software in order to help them obtain or maintain employment.
.             Minimum Education and Experience requirements:

Associates degree and two (2) years of professional experience in assistive
technology related to blindness or low vision. Experience in this job
classification or related classification may substitute for the required
education on a year for year basis.

If you have indicated in your application that you have an education higher
than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your unofficial
transcript to the application. Your application WILL NOT be considered for
further review if you have failed to provide this information.
.             Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in an office setting, though work requires
frequent visits to client homes, secondary and post-secondary schools, and
employer locations; regular exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT),
personal computers, printers, scanners, video magnifiers, and Braille
displays/embossers; and requires extensive telephone usage. Duties require
lifting of typical computer hardware, as well as walking, standing, sitting,
bending, and crawling. Regularly works with individuals with secondary
disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. Occasionally
exposed to service animals. Regular travel is required throughout Central
and Northern New Mexico, including occasional overnight travel.
.             Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective
bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and
must be adhered to.
.             Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana-Wagner, (505)
476.4456
.             There are also approximately ten supplemental questions
addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications.
 
 
 

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