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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Alexander, Lucy, CFB [mailto:Lucy.Alexander@state.nm.us] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 05, 2017 4:20 PM<br><b>To:</b> tltrapp.7.467@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> The Orientation Center Is Recruiting <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi, Tonia,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope all is well with you. I am writing to ask a favor. Could you please post the following announcement to the NFB of NM list?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Many thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Greetings from the Orientation Center!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>We, at the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center in Alamogordo, are seeking a new team member. The Orientation Center is approved as a Structured Discovery Cane Travel center by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board and accredited by CARF. We provide blindness skills training to blind New Mexicans who are part of the Commission’s Vocational Rehabilitation program.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We are recruiting to fill a Blindness Skills Instructor vacancy for Personal Management and Computers and Assistive Technology classes. The position is assigned to the Orientation Center located in Alamogordo. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>. The most relevant portions of the job posting are provided below my signature block. The closing date is July 19. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>To reach the job posting,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>1. Visit the following link to go directly to the posting: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1778564/blindness-skills-instructor-nmcfb-64115?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1778564/blindness-skills-instructor-nmcfb-64115?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Or <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at <a href="http://www.spo.state.nm.us">www.spo.state.nm.us</a>, click the link for View Job Opportunities And Apply, enter the job title in the search field, and look for the Blindness Skills Instructor vacancy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Although the online application system indicates that it does not support the Firefox browser, it seems that Firefox works best for applicants using screen reader technology. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Note to screen reader users: Recent updates to this online application utility have made it very difficult to complete independently using screen reading technology. Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the application utility should notify 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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Please pay particular attention to question 2 in the Specific Supplemental Questions section: How many years of experience do you have RELATED to the PURPOSE of this position? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Minimum qualifications for this position are at least two years of related experience. Be sure that if you indicate that you have two years of experience that is related to the purpose of the position, that you clearly describe *at least* two years of full-time equivalent related experience in the Work History section of the online application. Similarly, if you indicate in this question that you have five years of experience related to the purpose of the position, you must describe *at least* five years of full-time equivalent experience in the Work History section. Regardless of the number of years of related experience that you claim to have in answer to this question, you will be disqualified if you do not substantiate that number of years in the Work Experience section of the application, even if you described at least the minimum number of years required. For example, if you claim five years of related experience, but only describe four years of related experience, you will be disqualified even though you have at least two years of related experience (two years being the minimum require for this particular position). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>If you are interested in learning more about the position, please feel free to contact me. Also, please share this notice widely.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Many thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lucy <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Lucy Alexander<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Center Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Commission for the Blind, 408 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM 88310<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Office: 505-383-2291<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'>Cell: 575-430-3853<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Some details regarding this position:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Purpose<span style='letter-spacing:-.9pt'> </span>of<span style='letter-spacing:-.2pt'> </span>Position:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.35in;line-height:12.15pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>To provide blindness skills training, primarily training in the area of personal management and Computers and Assistive Technology, using the structured discovery model to Vocational Rehabilitation consumers attending the New Mexico Commission for the blind's Orientation Center in Alamogordo.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.15pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>This position is a Pay Band 65.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.65pt'> SALARY: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.45pt'>$15.28 - $26.59 Hourly<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.65pt'>$31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.45pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:-.05pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:11.1pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.1pt;margin-right:.15in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:12.2pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.2pt'>Associate's Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:13.15pt;line-height:11.6pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.9pt'>OPENING DATE</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.9pt'> of posting: 06/26/17<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt;line-height:11.6pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.9pt'>CLOSING DATE</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.9pt'> of posting: 07/19/17 11:59 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt;line-height:11.6pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.8pt'>DEPARTMENT:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.8pt'> Commission for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.75pt;line-height:11.6pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.8pt'>LOCATION: Alamogordo</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";letter-spacing:.8pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>