[Trainer-talk] Job at NLS, Library of Congress: Braille Program Specialist

[Silberman, Kenneth A. (GSFC-1600)]

It's for a Braille Program Specialist at the Library of Congress in 
the National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped office.  It's a GS-12, so
starting salary is a little below $75,000.  It's permanent and
full-time.  The vacancy announcement number is 100149.  It's open until
December 21. I will put the link to the USAJobs description at the
bottom of my message.

Here is a short piece from the summary of the job, but there is a much
longer description of duties provided, which  I haven't copied:  "The
Braille Program Specialist reports directly to the Chief, Materials
Development Division, and serves as an expert on matters pertaining to
braille policies and procedures. Plans and implements internal programs
and field operations for the Chief, Materials Development Division and
the Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped (NLS). Working independently, the incumbent receives
guidance in matters impacting policy. Uses LC and NLS policies to
analyze and recommend internal and external procedures relating to the
production and distribution of braille materials. The incumbent utilizes
a broad professional knowledge of and experience in the area of braille."

Here is what they list as required qualifications.  There are
double-asterisks attached to two of them, which I assume means they're
essential:  "Applicants must have had progressively responsible
experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them
with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal
supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Ability to read, write and interpret BANA approved literary braille code.**
Ability to provide program management advice and assistance.
Demonstrated knowledge of specialized assistive technology for use by
blind individuals. **
The ability to advocate for and promote braille literacy.
Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop
solutions."

There are no other former qualifications specified, though there may be
implied experience in some of the job duties I haven't listed.

The position is located at the Library of Congress Annex at 1291 Taylor
Street NW, which is possibly not the best location in the world.  It's
about a half mile from the Georgia Ave-Petworth stop of the green line.

And here's the link to the full announcement.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=91882013&aid=91536332-61110&WT.mc_n=125