[rehab] FW: Braille Supervisor Position Posted

Thu Jul 2 12:52:38 UTC 2015

Excellent job for a blind person!  The agency wants to hire more blind
people.

Dick Davis

*From:* Pankow, Carol (DEED) [mailto:Carol.Pankow at state.mn.us]
*Sent:* Thursday, July 02, 2015 7:48 AM
*To:* #DEED_SSB-AllStaff; ddavis at blindinc.org; Betty Jean Kauffman;
Christle, Angela (DEED); Emily Zitek; Gloria LaFriniere; Jennifer Dunnam;
Ken Rodgers; Oien, Kristin (MDE); Marlene Moulton Janssen; Michael O'Day (
mloday14 at gmail.com); Michelle Dornan-Vickery; Pankow, Carol (DEED);
Patricia McGee; Robert Hobson; Rochelle Roehrich; RoseAnn Faber; Scott
Eggen; Steve Jacobson
*Subject:* Braille Supervisor Position Posted

*BRAILLE SUPERVISOR *

*$ 26.21-$ 37.97 hourly, $ 54,726-$ 79,281 annually*

*Date Posted:*

07/01/2015

*Closing Date:*

07/15/2015

*Hiring Agency:*

Employment & Econ Development Dept

*Location:*

St. Paul

*Who May Apply:*

*Open to all qualified job seekers*

*Posting Number:*

15DEED000090

*Employment Conditions:*

Permanent, Full-time

*Work Shift:*

Day Shift

*Days of Work:*

Monday-Friday

*Travel Required:*

yes

*Job Grouping:*

Health Care & Human Services

*Classified Status:*

Classified

*Job Description:*

This position exists to supervise, monitor, evaluate and continually
improve the Braille Section of the Communication Center of the State
Services for the Blind Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. Primary
responsibilities include supervising the staff and volunteers of the
Section; supervising and monitoring new print to braille transcriptions,
supervising and monitoring client requests for copies of items in our
library or available from out-of-state sources; developing and monitoring a
computerized braille production system; interpreting and applying of all
Braille Authority of North America code standards at the local level until
transition to Unified English Braille; Learning, training and transitioning
to Unified English Braille; serving as an expert in the areas of braille
matters and blindness, promoting the continued use and development of
braille for blind, visually and print impaired readers statewide; and
approving all braille unit expenditures and monitoring fiscal resources
allocated to the Braille Section.

Job Duties include:

1. Supervise assigned staff and to manage a volunteer services program for
the Braille Section so that clients of the section receive prompt services
and necessary support.
2. Supervise and monitor the inkprint-to-braille transcription of all books
not currently part of the braille library, taking into consideration the
wide array of technology available to do this so that Minnesota clients
receive braille that is accurate in content and form, produced in a timely
manner and transcribed using the most cost effective methods.
3. Direct and monitor client requests for braille books currently available
in our library and those available from out-of-state sources; to supervise
the thermoforming, computer duplication, distribution and cataloging of
such books so that the collection of braille books in our library is
available and easily accessible to blind, visually and print impaired
readers in Minnesota and throughout the country.
4. Develop, supervise, evaluate and monitor an automated braille production
system so that a significant portion of the needed braille is produced by
computer quickly and accurately for Minnesota residents.
5. Supervise the interpretation and to direct the application of all
national braille rules and regulations at the local level so that
Minnesota's braille transcriptions conform to national regulations and
blind, visually and print impaired readers receive high quality braille
materials.
6. To develop and monitor the budget of the Braille Section.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

Certification in Braille Transcription through the National Library
Service, Washington D.C.

Please describe your qualifications and experience in the Job Specific
Questions Section of Resume Builder in the areas listed below.
Failure to address these may result in your resume not being considered.

Your resume must contain sufficient detail regarding job-related
education/training, experience and achievements to determine your
qualifications. Invitation to interview will be based on an assessment of
your qualifications.

Two (2) years of demonstrated experience applying the ever-changing rules
of braille transcription as promulgated by The Braille Authority
of North America.

Working knowledge of the methods used in producing tactile graphics.

Knowledge of Braille Formats for textbooks.

Knowledge of the software for direct input, translation and back
translation of braille and the best application of each.

Must have the ability to operate and troubleshoot computers, braille
embossers, optical scanners, bursting equipment, and other hardware
used in braille production.

Writing skills sufficient to develop staff manual materials, policy
formulations, annual reports and grant applications. NOTE: You will be
evaluated on your written communication skills based on the overall content
and clarity of your application materials.

Effective communications skills in working with staff, consumers, and
providers of services.

Presentation skills sufficient to make presentations to public
organizations, schools, rehabilitations centers, etc.

*Selection Process:*

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of
all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum
Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for
this position, the department may contact you.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may
include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes
contact with the applicant's former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on those positions that have
access to confidential information and/or private data, handle financial
transactions, or enter the homes of our clients. Please note that a
Criminal History Check will be conducted on all finalists for this
position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from
consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or
leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted.

*How to Apply:*

Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process.
You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the
selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click
the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional
information about the State's selection process, go to <
http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/>.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and
encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you
are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access
the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl
at 651-259-7089 or Karen.Lilledahl at state.mn.us . Please indicate what
assistance is needed.

*Contact for More Information:*

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

Apply for this job

*Carol N Pankow*

Director

*Department of Employment and Economic Development*

*State Services for the Blind*

2200 University Avenue, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN  55114

Direct: 651-539-2272

http://mn.gov/deed

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