[rehab] State Agency Job In Minnesota

Mon May 11 16:51:51 UTC 2009

Below and attached you will find an open job listing for Minnesota State
Services for the Blind.  I imagine that there are a number of people we know
that might apply for the position.  The agency is top heavy with sighted
people and needs some blind ones.  This is a good job working for a good
manager.

Dick Davis

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EMPLOY & ECON DEVP SPEC PROG SUPV , Audio Services 

$ 24.23-$ 35.09 hourly, $ 50,592-$ 73,268 annually 

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Date Posted:

05/07/2009 

Closing Date:

05/11/2009 

Working Title:

Audio Services Supervisor 

Hiring Agency:

Employment & Econ Development Dept 

Location:

St. Paul 

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers 

Posting Number:

09DEED000110 

Employment Conditions:

Permanent, Full-time 

Work Shift:

Day Shift 

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday 

Travel Required:

yes 

Job Grouping:

Human Resources 

Classified Status:

Classified 

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to supervise, monitor and evaluate the work
of the Audio Services Section of the Communication Center at State Services
for the Blind (SSB). Primary responsibilities include: developing,
implementing and monitoring the program for recording print material in
Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) digital format for Center
customers; administering and supervising the National Library Service
equipment distribution program and the NFB-NEWSLINE and Dial-in News
programs; recruiting volunteers for the Communication Center; supervising
the quality control process for selecting and developing Communication
Center volunteers; supervising the distribution of Radio Talking Book
broadcasts to The Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library; and
supervising the shipping and receiving unit of SSB. 

The incumbent in this position will need to attend a couple annual national
training sessions, and occasional travel throughout the state to coordinate
training (which may include overnight). 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in the Humanities, Library Science, or
Business/Administration or an advanced degree in one of the "term" areas
listed below. 

Knowledge of many technical subject areas and their vocabulary and structure
in order to be an effective leader and trainer of technical volunteers.
Areas include psychology, biology, biblical literature, art, music, computer
programming, chemistry, math and statistics. 
Candidates selected for interview must first score 92% or better on SSB's
General Reading Test and also pass the Word Pronunciation test, the
Literature test, the Drama test, the Children's Story test, as well as at
least three of the following nine Term Tests: Art, Biblical, Biology,
Chemistry, Computer, Law, Math/Statistics, Music, and Psychology. 

Please describe your qualifications, experience and knowledge in the Job
Specific Questions portion of Resume Builder in the following areas: 

At least 2 years supervisory or 4 years professional experience. Experience
must include staff supervision or lead work, fiscal management, program
development and budget development. 

Knowledge of DAISY digital recording standards for the production of
textbooks and other audio materials. 

Knowledge of spoken word audio analog and digital software and equipment
sufficient to train and supervise staff and volunteers in its use to record
and broadcast materials. 

Knowledge of textbook design, format and usage to recommend and institute
appropriate methods for effective recording techniques to staff and
volunteers. 

Ability to use computer software programs, including word processing and
spreadsheets, such as Excel 

Your resume MUST contain sufficient detail of past/current experiences to
determine qualifications based on the above criteria. Selection of
interviews will be based on assessment of experience/qualifications. 

Preferred Qualifications:

If you meet the above minimum qualifications, use the Job Specific Questions
Section to specifically describe your qualifications in each of the
following areas. Failure to address these areas may result in your resume
not being considered. 

Knowledge/work experience of the educational, vocational and technology
needs of blind, DeafBlind, visually impaired and others persons with
barriers to accessing print material. 
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and rules, including the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 as amended, Minnesota Statutes, the Americans with Disabilities
Act, SSB's Administrative Rule in order to advise managerial, supervisory,
professional, and other state agency staff, educators, businesses and
organizations, and assist in the development of policy and guidance to
assure compliance with legal requirements. 
Interpersonal communications and human relations skills. Describe actual
work-related experiences which best demonstrate your skills and abilities in
written and verbal interpersonal situations. 
Knowledge of training techniques sufficient to develop programs and/or
training stff, volunteers and personnel of partner organizations 
Analytical skills sufficient to collect, analyze, identify causes and
develop solutions. 
Demonstrated program leadership skills 

Selection Process:

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Your resume
will be entered into a database. The software program matches your skills
with the skills needed to perform the duties of the position. If your skills
match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12
months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and
experience, you do not need to submit another.

How to Apply:

You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through the online Resume
Builder at <https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder>. You may copy
and paste in your existing resume or let the software create a resume for
you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or
experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work preference
information so we can match you with future job openings that meet your
interests. 

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including
but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three
branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another
branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these
differences. For assistance, please direct questions to both your current
and anticipated Human Resources offices. 

If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed
State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management &
Budget (MMB), 200 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN
55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job on your
application. The paper application is available on the State Employment Web
and MMB web sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling
651-259-3637. 

Contact for More Information:

Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us. 

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