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<b>Job Class: Braille Specialist</b><br>
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<b>Who May Apply</b>: Open to all qualified job seekers; This
vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers
simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 4/20/2021.<br>
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<b>Date Posted</b>: 04/14/2021<br>
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<b>Closing Date</b>: 05/03/2021<br>
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<b>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit</b>: Employ & Econ Development
Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE<br>
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<b>Division/Unit</b>: StateServices for the Blind Branch / SSB
Braille<br>
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<b>Work Shift/Work Hours</b>: Day Shift / part-time / 30 hours a
week<br>
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<b>Days of Work</b>: Mon - Fri<br>
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<b>Travel Required</b>: No<br>
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<b>Salary Range: </b>$22.48 - $32.79/hourly<br>
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<b>Classified Status</b>: Classified<br>
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<b>Bargaining Unit/Union</b>: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional
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Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving blind,
visually impaired and DeafBlind Minnesotans since 1923. It does so
with a staff of 110 dedicated personnel, over 650 skilled volunteers, an
active State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind and a host of community
partners. Each year SSB assists thousands in leading full, active
and productive lives. Come be part of a great organization in a
great state.<br>
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This part-time (30 hours a week) position exists to ensure compliance in
accord with the national regulations of the Braille Authority of North
America (BANA), of the content and format of the educational, vocational
and personal enrichment braille books which are produced by braillists
using the Perkins six-key brailler and computer-generated braille
software programs. In addition, it is the employee's responsibility
to be knowledgeable of the current national braille codes and rules
employed in the transcription of books from print to braille and provide
consultations on these regulations to 24 volunteers and staff.<br>
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All braille transcriptions are produced in accordance with Braille
Authority of North America (BANA) regulations and in agreement with BANA
guidelines outlined in the <i>"<u>The Rules of Unified English
Braille Second Edition, 2013</u>" and "<u>Braille Formats,
Principles of Print to Braille Transcription, 2016</u>"</i>. <br>
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<b>Minimum Qualifications</b><br>
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To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should
clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification
listed, including dates of employment.<br>
Ability to operate the Perkins six-key brailler and computer-generated
braille software programs.<br>
Ability to demonstrate proficient reading and writing of braille if
selected for an interview.<br>
Ability to evaluate the accuracy of a braille page by proofreading the
braille dots by touch.<br>
Skill in utilizing office computer software programs so that proofreading
reports can be generated.<br>
Knowledge of the current national braille codes and rules employed in the
in the transcription of books from print to braille.<br>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications</b><br>
Completion of 19 lessons of the "<u>Instruction Manual for Braille
Transcribing, UEB Edition, 2015</u>" (this is a requirement to be
completed within one year of hire).<br>
Certification of completion of a two-year proofreading course from the
Library of Congress (ability to obtain within two years of hire).<br>
Bachelor's degree in social services, social sciences (STEM degree), or a
liberal arts degree.<br>
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<b>Physical Requirements</b><br>
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<b>Ability to demonstrate the use of braille if selected for an
interview.</b><br>
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State Services for the Blind positions require an Adjustment to Blindness
emersion, training program. The emersion experience helps new employees
understand what’s possible for people who are blind, DeafBlind or
visually impaired by allowing them to experience it for themselves. The
training takes place at an Adjustment to Blindness training center and
can run up to 6-7 weeks.<br>
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<b>Additional Requirements</b><br>
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This position requires successful completion of the following:<br>
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<b>Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against
the Minimum Qualifications stated above</b>. If your skills match the
required skills for this position, the department may contact you.<br>
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Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may
include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes
contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.<br>
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A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this
position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from
consideration for employment.<br>
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When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned
or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be
conducted.<br>
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Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without
sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). <br>
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GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive
benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance,
employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax
flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation,
generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.<br>
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Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions
about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637
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<b>Contact</b><br>
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If you have questions about the position contact Stacey Phillips at
<a href="mailto:stacey.phillips@state.mn.us?subject=job%20id%20%23%2045156%20Braille%20Specialist">
stacey.phillips@state.mn.us</a> or 651-259-7107.<br>
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opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and
encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot
access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen
Lilledahl at 651-259-7089 or
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