[Pibe-division] Director of Maryland Library for the Blind position available

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If you are interested in directing a library for the blind, please apply for
this position right away. 

 

Sharon Maneki 

 

Education Program Manager I, Branch Chief Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped (LBPH) POSITION NUMBER: 039745 Jobaps #
14-005058-0005

SALARY: State Salary Grade 23

Annual Salary Range: $ 67,606 - $ 98,686

LOCATION: 415 Park Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

NATURE OF WORK: This is a professional position serving as the Chief of the
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH), responsible for
providing leadership and support for the planning, development and
improvement of statewide library services for citizens of Maryland who are
blind, have visual impairments or have a disability while facilitating
Statewide library partnerships.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes library policies, standards, goals and procedures; provides
fiscal oversight of State and federal budgets and grants; oversees the
Instructional Resource Center

(IRC) Maryland Accessible Textbook (MAT) program charged with coordinating
statewide availability of textbooks and supplementary materials in
electronic format to eligible students who are blind or have visual
impairments and are enrolled in institutions of higher education and
institutions of postsecondary education in the State; manages the operations
of a 55,000 square foot building, including facility maintenance and repair,
procurement of contracted services; acts as liaison to the Enoch Pratt free
Library for security, planning, and other activities involving both
libraries; provides leadership and support to public libraries in developing
improved and innovative library services for persons with a disability that
can be offered at the local level throughout the State.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in Library Information Science or School
Library Media from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.

EXPERIENCE: Six years of professional experience in library administration,
management, and supervision to include experience serving persons with
disabilities.

ESSENTIAL

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of library operations and the provision of library services for
citizens who are blind, have visual impairments or have a disability;
knowledge of disability legislation; knowledge of publishing industry and
processes for obtaining instructional materials in alternative formats;
knowledge of online integrated library systems and software used in library
environment; skill in planning, organizing, and completing effective and
creative presentations; ability to research information; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse
clientele and staff; ability to work effectively as a part of a team;
ability to exercise good judgment and tact when dealing with various
populations; ability to communicate effectively.

AFFIRMING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
PROCEDURE FOR

APPLICATION:

To apply for this position online go to http://jobaps.com/MD/jobs/msde which
is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments. Using
this method will allow you to access your documents for future recruitments
for which you apply and to verify that the appropriate documents have been
attached to the recruitment that requires them. Please provide sufficient
information on your application to document that you meet the minimum
qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the
job duties section of your application; your application will not be
considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required
attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply
for a new position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must
include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit
in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct
recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits
of your SS# and indicate application for Education Program Manager I, Branch
Chief, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - Position # 039745,
Jobaps # 14- 005058-0005. Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of
Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore,
Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-

333-8950 - This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment
actions only.

CONDITIONS OF

EMPLOYMENT:

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions
about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of
Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.
For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD
410-333-3045 or visit our website at www.marylandpublicschools
<http://www.marylandpublicschools> . Appropriate accommodations for
individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and
Control Act and travel throughout the state are required. Any
misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position
may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

CLOSING DATE: Resumes should be received by, December 19, 2014 - Open Until
Filled

 

 

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