[Rehab] Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor Vacancy in New Mexico

Tue Nov 20 03:34:00 UTC 2018

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On 11/19/18, Salas, James, CFB via Rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> We are recruiting for an Assistive Technology Specialist Supervisor position
> with the New Mexico Commission for the Blind.  The position is in our
> Albuquerque office.
>
> The most relevant aspects of the job posting are provided below my signature
> block.  The posting is open until filled, but please apply as soon as you
> can.
>
> To reach the job posting,
> 1. Visit the following link to go directly to the posting:
> https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&
>
> Or
>
> 2. Go to the NM State Personnel Website at
> www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link for View Job Opportunities & 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 screen reader users: Recent updates to this online application
> utility have made it difficult to complete independently using screen
> reading technology.  Screen reader users who experience difficulty with the
> application utility should contact 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 me to discuss the position.
>
> 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
>
> ---
>
> 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: Open Until Filled
>
> - Pay Grade: 70
>
> - Salary: The salary range for this position is $35,381 - $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.
>
> - Why does the job exist? This job is responsible for managing and
> supervising the Assistive Technology Unit which provides a wide variety of
> technology services to the Commission's 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 Vocational
> Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors, configuring and delivering systems, and
> delivering training.
>
> - How does it get done? The incumbent supervises four Assistive Technology
> Specialists and three support staff. This position plans, directs, and
> schedules the work of the unit; approves leave requests; evaluates
> performance; trains staff; keeps abreast of technology and assistive
> technology needs of consumers; makes technology and assistive technology
> recommendations to Vocational Rehabilitation counselors; negotiates price
> agreements with technology, assistive technology, and training vendors;
> assigns consumer training duties to staff; delivers technology training to
> consumers; and determines outside resources for delivering training to
> consumers.
>
> - Who are the customers? Students and adults with blindness or severe visual
> impairments, family members, school personnel, employers, and Vocational
> Rehabilitation Counselors
>
> - Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and six
> years of experience with assistive technology, including screen readers,
> screen/video magnifiers, optical character recognition systems, Braille
> production, and portable book readers. Two years of supervisory or
> management experience. Basic computer technology, including Windows and Mac
> OS computers, tablets, Microsoft Office, networks, peripherals, and
> training.
>
> - Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in
> assistive technology related to blindness or low vision. Substitutions
> Apply. See Substitution Table below.
>
> - Substitution Table: These combinations of education and experience qualify
> you for the position:
> 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 years of experience
> 2. Associate's degree and 4 years of experience
> 3. Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience
> 4. Master's degree or higher and 0 years of experience
> -- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the
> position.
> -- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours"
> in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those
> semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions
> apply for semester hours.
> -- 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 using agency vehicles.
>
> - Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining
> agreement.
>
> - Agency Contact Information: Kelly Quintana, (505) 476.4456
>
> - There are also approximately ten questions addressing education,
> experience, and specialized qualifications.
> -- end
>
>
>
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