[rehab] Job Announcement -- Assistive Technology Specialist in New Mexico, Closes November 6

[Salas, James, CFB]

Greetings, 

We are recruiting for an Assistive Technology Specialist position with the New Mexico Commission for the Blind.  The position is in our Albuquerque office and serves Central and Northern New Mexico.

The most relevant aspects of the job posting are provided below my signature block.  The closing date is November 6. 

To reach the job posting, 
1. Visit the following link to go directly to the posting: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1881946/assistive-technology-specialist-nmcfb-64313?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs 
Or 

2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at 
www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link for View Job Opportunities And Apply, and enter the job title in the search field.

Applications are accepted through the New Mexico State Personnel Office online application system only!

Note to Applicants: Pay particular attention to question 2 in the Specific Supplemental Questions section: "How many years of experience do you have RELATED to the PURPOSE of this position?" 
Minimum qualifications for this position are at least two years of experience related to the purpose of this position (that being assistive technology experience).  Be sure that if you indicate that you have two years of experience that is related to the purpose of the position, that you clearly describe *at least* two years of full-time equivalent related experience in the Work History section of the online application.  Similarly, if you indicate in this question that you have five years of experience related to the purpose of the position, you must describe *at least* five years of full-time equivalent experience in the Work History section.  Regardless of the number of years of related experience that you claim to have in answer to this question, you will be disqualified if you do not substantiate that number of years in the Work Experience section of the application, even if you described at least the minimum number of years required.  For example, if you claim five years of related experience, but only describe four years of related experience, you will be disqualified even though you have at least two years of related experience (two years being the minimum requirement for this particular position).

Additionally, when describing your assistive technology work experience, be sure to use wording that will make it easy for the analyst at the State Personnel Office to credit you for the requisite 24 months of assistive technology experience required for the position. 

Note to screen reader users: Recent updates to this online application utility have made it very difficult to complete independently using screen reading technology.  Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the application utility should notify Ms. Andrea Rivera-Smith of the State Personnel Office at (505) 695-5606 for assistance.  She can also confirm that your application (including uploaded transcripts, licenses, etc.) has been successfully received for consideration.

Please forward this announcement to any individuals that you believe might be interested in a great job with our agency.  Interested individuals can contact either Mr. Curtis Chong, Manager, Assistive Technology Program, or me to discuss the position.  Mr. Chong can be reached in Albuquerque at 505.383.2239 or at Curtis.Chong at state.nm.us. 

Thank you.

Jim 

James L. Salas 
Deputy Director 
NM Commission for the Blind
Phone 505.383.2251
www.cfb.state.nm.us
James.Salas at state.nm.us

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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Vacancy Announcement
- Job Title: Assistive Technology Specialist 
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular - Permanent
- Closing Date: November 6, 2017
- Pay Grade: 65
- Salary: The salary range for this position is $31,782 - $55,307 Annually, ($15.28 - $26.59 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: This position will support blind/visually impaired clients by evaluating their technology and assistive technology needs, analyzing their education and workplace environments, researching solutions to technical/accessibility problems, configuring and delivering customized personal computer systems and assistive technology, and orienting and training clients in the use of technology and assistive technology in order to help them obtain or maintain employment.
- Minimum Education and Experience requirements: Associates degree and two (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 Central and Northern 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, (505) 476.4456
- There are also approximately ten questions addressing education, experience, and specialized qualifications. 
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