[Promotion-technology] Job at NLS, Library of Congress: Braille Program Specialist

[Silberman, Kenneth A. (GSFC-1600)]

It's for a Braille Program Specialist at the Library of Congress in the National Library Service 
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped office.  It's a GS-12, so 
starting salary is a little below $75,000.  It's permanent and 
full-time.  The vacancy announcement number is 100149.  It's open until 
December 21. I will put the link to the USAJobs description at the 
bottom of my message.

Here is a short piece from the summary of the job, but there is a much 
longer description of duties provided, which  I haven't copied:  "The 
Braille Program Specialist reports directly to the Chief, Materials 
Development Division, and serves as an expert on matters pertaining to 
braille policies and procedures. Plans and implements internal programs 
and field operations for the Chief, Materials Development Division and 
the Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically 
Handicapped (NLS). Working independently, the incumbent receives 
guidance in matters impacting policy. Uses LC and NLS policies to 
analyze and recommend internal and external procedures relating to the 
production and distribution of braille materials. The incumbent utilizes 
a broad professional knowledge of and experience in the area of braille."

Here is what they list as required qualifications.  There are 
double-asterisks attached to two of them, which I assume means they're 
essential:  "Applicants must have had progressively responsible 
experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them 
with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and 
abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal 
supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Ability to read, write and interpret BANA approved literary braille code.**
Ability to provide program management advice and assistance.
Demonstrated knowledge of specialized assistive technology for use by 
blind individuals. **
The ability to advocate for and promote braille literacy.
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop 
solutions."

There are no other former qualifications specified, though there may be 
implied experience in some of the job duties I haven't listed.

The position is located at the Library of Congress Annex at 1291 Taylor 
Street NW, which is possibly not the best location in the world.  It's 
about a half mile from the Georgia Ave-Petworth stop of the green line.

And here's the link to the full announcement.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=91882013&aid=91536332-61110&WT.mc_n=125