[Nfbofsc] Agency Head

Fri Jun 14 14:53:00 UTC 2019

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201

                                                                           https://www.careers.sc.gov
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Agency Head

An Equal Opportunity Employer

THE LANGUAGE USED IN THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE AND THE AGENCY. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE ANY CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OR ENTITLEMENTS. THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART. NO PROMISES OR ASSURANCES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHICH ARE CONTRARY TO OR INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH CREATE ANY CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

OPENING DATE: 06/14/19                             CLOSING DATE: Continuous
JOB TITLE: Agency Head CLASS                    CODE: UA01
POSITION NUMBER: 60026089                    SLOT NUMBER:
STATE SALARY RANGE:
   Annually                           AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MIN: $88,680.00
AGENCY HIRING RANGE - MAX: $137,470.00

LOCATION: Richland County, South Carolina
JOB TYPE: FTE - Full-Time
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT SPECIFICS (IF ANY):
AGENCY SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Please apply online. Contact 803-898-7297 if you need assistance with completing your application.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind helps blind or visually impaired residents of South Carolina gain independence and identify their strengths, abilities, skills, and resources to obtain employment. The commission provides adjustment-to-blindness training and job-placement services for thousands of South Carolinians each year.

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind is currently recruiting for the position of Commissioner. The South Carolina Commission for the Blind is a state vocational rehabilitation agency serving individuals who are blind and/or visually impaired.  With an annual budget of $13,000,000 (thirteen million dollars), the scope of services includes vocational training and job placement, prevention of blindness, services to older blind and services to children and the administration of a Business Enterprise Program.

The Commissioner reports to a seven-member governing board while serving as the chief executive officer of the agency.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing leadership for the agency to fulfill its mission, formulate and implement long-range goals and objectives, supervise senior level staff, coordinate services with other agency administrators, establish and maintain positive working relationships with the General Assembly and consumer groups, keep governing Board informed about all programs and policy issues, plan and implement program expansion, prepare and present annual budget, conduct research, assure compliance with federal and state regulations, write/approve agency policy, review program evaluations and plan program improvements.

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Master's Degree in public administration, rehabilitation or related field and 5 years of executive management experience in rehabilitation or related field.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to public rehabilitation, communication skills, supervisory skills, ability to interpret laws and regulations, creative writing skills, knowledge of process management, leadership skills, and ability to direct strategic planning. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Governor's Office, other cabinet agencies, the General Assembly, advocacy and trade organizations, other human service agencies and other groups. High stress work environment. Some travel may be required.

***The entire application history should be included on the application.  All sections under the Work Experience portion of the application must be completed.  If the information is not listed, then your application may be considered incomplete.  The words "See Resume" are not acceptable.  A resume may not be substituted for the completed application.  Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed.***

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, veteran status, genetic information, sex -including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, disability or any other protected category.

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1430 Confederate Avenue
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Agency Head Supplemental Questionnaire
*             1. Stop! All sections under the Work Experience portion of the application must be completed to include: Dates of Employment, Employer Name, Position Title, Address, Supervisor's Name, Phone Number, Website, Permission to Contact Employer field, Hours per week, and Number of Employees Supervised. If these sections are not completed, your application may be considered incomplete. The words "See Resume" are not acceptable. A Resume may not be substituted for your completed application. Your employment history should include volunteer work, military time and any time spent unemployed. Have you completed the entire application?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             2. Do you have a Master's Degree in public administration, rehabilitation or a related field?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             3. Do you have at least 5 years of executive management experience in rehabilitation or a related field?

(Checkbox) Yes (Checkbox) No

*             4. If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please tell us about your executive management experience in this field. If you answered "NO" to the previous question, type N/A in this field.

*             5. How did you find out about the vacancy? Please be specific.

* Required Question

Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Office: (803) 898-8788
1-888-335-5951
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