[rehab] Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor Vacancy in New Mexico

[Salas, James, CFB]

  Greetings,

We are recruiting for an Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor 
position.  The position is in our Albuquerque office and serves as a 
working supervisor of the Assistive Technology Unit within the 
Vocational Rehabilitation Program.

The actual job posting is quite lengthy and written very broadly, but 
the most relevant portions are provided at bottom.  The closing date 
is listed as September 6, although the position will be open until filled.

To reach the job posting,
1. Visit the following link to go directly to the posting: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico#./newmexico? 
&_suid=143895579209607577917157447671
Or
2. Go the the NM State Personnel Website at
www.spo.state.nm.us
, click on View Job Opportunities And Apply, and enter  the job title 
in the search field.

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 me to discuss the position.

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: Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: September 6, 2015, although the posting is actually 
open until filled.
- Pay Grade: 70
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $35,380 - $61,568 
Annually ($17.01 - $29.60 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: The purpose of this position is to manage and 
supervise the Assistive Technology Unit, which provides a 
wide  variety of technology services to Commission vocational 
rehabilitation clients, including evaluating new 
technologies/assistive technologies and assessing their applicability 
to clients, evaluating client needs, evaluating college and employer 
environments, making recommendations to VR 
counselors,  configuring/delivering systems, and delivering training.
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of 
professional experience in assistive technology related to blindness 
or low  vision.  Experience in this job classification or related 
classification may substitute for the required education  on a year 
for year basis.
-- 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 New Mexico, including occasional overnight travel.
- Default FLSA Status: Exempt
- Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered by a collective 
bargaining agreement.
- Agency Contact Information: Ms. Kelly Quintana, (505) 476.4456
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing education, 
experience, and specialized qualifications in the online application.
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