[rehab] State Agency Job In Minnesota

Mon May 11 17:50:31 UTC 2009

Hi Dick,

                Where are you working now?  Are you happy there?  There
is a little ice in Austin in the winter now and then but you would never
have to shovel a driveway.  The water down at the swimming hole is cool
in the summer time and Austin is the Music capital of the world.  I'm
sure you saw my posting last week that my boss asked me to put out on
the list serves.  It is upper management and a chance to make a huge
difference in a huge way.  

Jane Lansaw

NOMC

From: rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Dick Davis
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 11:52 AM
To: 'Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List'
Subject: [rehab] State Agency Job In Minnesota

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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