[rehab] Assistive Technology Specialist Vacancy in New Mexico

[Salas, James, CFB]

Greetings, 

We are recruiting for an Assistive Technology Specialist (formal title IT Technical Support Specialist 3) position with the NM Commission for the Blind.  The position is in our Las Cruces office and serves Southern New Mexico.  

The actual job posting is quite lengthy and written very broadly, but the most relevant portions are provided below.  The closing date is December 2. 

To reach the job posting, go to www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link to "Apply for state jobs online," check the checkbox to select jobs within the Commission for the Blind, and click on the "Apply Search" button.  

I recommend that screen reader users utilize Internet Explorer to access the online application. 

Please forward this announcement to any individuals that you believe might be interested in a great job with our agency.  Interested individuals can contact Mr. Edward Vigil or me to discuss the position.  Edward can be reached in Albuquerque at 505.383.2204 or at Edward.Vigil at state.nm.us. 

Thanks much.

Jim 

James L. Salas
Deputy Director for VR Programs
NM Commission for the Blind
Phone 505.383.2251
James.Salas at state.nm.us
www.cfb.state.nm.us
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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement
- Job Title: IT Technical Support Specialist 3 
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: December 2, 2013
- Pay Grade: 70
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $34,382 - $61,131 Annually ($16.53 - $29.39 Hourly).  Offered salary will be based on education and experience.  
- Benefits: Full State of New Mexico benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, sick leave, annual leave, and ten holidays.
- Purpose of Position: To support blind/visually impaired clients by evaluating their technology needs, analyzing their education and workplace environments, researching solutions to technical
problems, configuring and delivering customized personal computer systems and assistive technology, and orienting and training clients in the use of specialized hardware and software in order to help them obtain or maintain employment. 
- Minimum Education and Experience requirements: High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in Level II Help Desk, including current experience in the various information technology fields with hands-on experience working in information technology supporting customers on multiple hardware platforms and experience in the use of various enterprise software packages.
-- If you have indicated in your application that you have an education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your unofficial transcript to the application. Your application WILL NOT be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information.
- Working Conditions: 
-- Work is generally performed in an office setting, though work requires frequent visits to client homes, secondary and post-secondary schools, and employer locations; regular exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computers, printers, scanners, video magnifiers, and Braille displays/embossers; and requires extensive telephone usage. Duties require lifting of typical computer hardware, as well as walking, standing, sitting, bending, and crawling. Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. Regular travel is required throughout Southern New Mexico, including occasional overnight travel.
- Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
- Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana-Wagner, (505) 476.4456
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications. 
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