[vendtalk] BEP job announcement in Oregon
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Feb 10 11:49:02 UTC 2012
>
>----------
>From: Diane Bocci [mailto:Diane.Bocci at cfb.state.or.us]
>Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:14 PM
>To: NFB Information
>Subject: Pat Maurer - BEP job announcement in Oregon
>
>Please post the following announcement for a
>Business Enterprise Program Specialist position
>at the Oregon Commission for the Blind. The
>position is located in Portland, Oregon. The
>announcement is also attached to this e-mail.
>
>STATE OF OREGON
>invites applications for the position of:
>Business Enterprise Program Specialist
>JOB CODE:
>OCB 12-0001
>
>
>OPENING DATE/TIME:
>02/08/12 12:00 AM
>
>
>CLOSING DATE/TIME:
>03/06/12 05:00 PM
>
>
>SALARY:
>$3,132.00 - $4,562.00 Monthly
>
>
>JOB TYPE:
>Limited Duration
>
>
>LOCATION:
>Portland, Oregon
>
>
>AGENCY:
>Commission for the Blind-Business Enterprise Program
>
>
>DESCRIPTION:
>For over 50 years, the Oregon Commission for the
>Blind has been an important resource for
>Oregonians who experience vision loss, as well
>as their families, friends, and employers. Our
>mission is to assist blind Oregonians in making
>informed choices and decisions to achieve full
>inclusion and integration in society through
>employment, independent living, and social self
>sufficiency. Our nationally recognized programs
>and expert staff work with individuals who
>experience vision loss to instill confidence and
>build skills in all aspects of day-to-day life:
>from grocery shopping to reading to surfing the
>Web. We are headquartered in Portland, but have
>field offices and resources available in Salem,
>Eugene, Bend, Redmond, Medford and Roseburg.
>
>Business Enterprise Program
>
>The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers
>Oregonians who are legally blind the
>opportunities to manage food service and vending
>facilities in government buildings, as well as
>in the private sector, throughout Oregon. BEP's
>purpose is to create employment and
>entrepreneurial opportunities for blind persons
>who are referred to the program by the
>rehabilitation staff of the agency. There are
>currently 25 facilities ranging from small dry-stands to large cafeterias.
>
>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
>The Business Enterprise Program Specialist
>(Program Analyst I) serves as a primary
>coordinator for the BEP program, providing
>facilitation, communication, training, support
>and new site development where needed. The
>Specialist advises and assists the licensed
>blind managers in the program in managing food
>service facilities, with employer/employee
>relations, inventory control, sales tactics and
>pricing structures; trains, as needed, on menu
>planning, food preparation, equipment care and
>business development; ensures that businesses
>are operated according to State and Federal
>regulations; helps negotiate with building
>managers and cafeteria site owners; procures
>equipment, materials and supplies; and assists
>with installing, replacing or repairing equipment and vending machines.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
>
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
>
>A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public
>Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences,
>or a degree related to the agency program that
>demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills;
>
>OR
>
>Any combination of experience or education
>equivalent to three years technical-level
>experience that typically supports the knowledge
>and skill requirements for business or public administration.
>
>DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
>
>Knowledge of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and
>Regulations and the Oregon Revised Statutes
>regarding the Business Enterprise Program is
>preferred, including active participation.
>
>Experience and knowledge of small and
>entrepreneurial business operations with an
>emphasis on vending and food service and
>management and be able to select, train and
>assist individuals who are legally blind in
>successful management of their units. This
>would also include understanding issues that may
>include format accessibility, transportation,
>adaptive equipment and technology, reasonable accomodations, etc.
>
>Ohter desired attributes include:
>
>Professional verbal and written communication skills and abilities;
>
>Attention to detail, including state and federal
>reporting compliance, documentation, and record retention;
>
>Knowledge and experience in health and
>sanitation requirements and standards for food service industry;
>
>Commitment to customer service and addressing
>critical operational concerns on a daily basis;
>
>Knowledge of vending and/or food service
>industries business practices and standards, finances and record keeping;
>
>Understanding of sales, marketing and profit/loss performance indicators;
>
>Knowledge and experience in healthy snack trends;
>
>Understanding of maintenance and repair of equipment;
>
>Understanding of building and location site surveys;
>
>Knowledge of vending and business related
>technology-card readers, Cantaloupe system,
>inventory control, and handheld readers.
>
>
>
>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
>This is a limited duration position until June
>30, 2013. There is a chance this position could
>become a full time permanent position if the
>governor's hiring freeze is removed.
>
>You must have a valid e-mail address to apply
>for this job. All communication regarding your
>application and status will be done by e-mail.
>
>To apply, follow the “Apply” link above and
>complete the Oregon employment application
>online. All application materials must be
>received by the closing date and time posted on
>the announcement. A resume (text or attachment)
>is recommended but will not replace the work
>experience section of the application.
>
>This announcement has supplemental information required for submission.
>
>Important Notice
>
>The selection process will consist of a review
>of the material provided and an evaluation of
>experience and training. Candidates most closely
>matching the position’s desired attributes will be invited to interview.
>If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the
>minimum qualifications, veterans’ preference
>points will be added to your score. To receive
>veterans’ preference points you MUST attach to
>your electronic application the following required documentation:
> * A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR A
> letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs
> indicating you receive a non-service connected
> pension for the five (5) point preference.
> * A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND A
> copy of your veterans' disability preference
> letter from the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
>
>For more information on veterans’ preference
>points click here, or visit
><http://www.oregonjobs.org/>www.oregonjobs.org ,
>and select veterans’ preference.
>The trial service period for this position is six months.
>
>Due to extraordinary budgetary shortfalls,
>Oregon state government is continuing cost
>reduction measures which can include mandatory
>unpaid time off (furlough days), suspending
>salary step advancement andan employee
>contribution to health and/or retirement
>benefits. Positions are subject to these
>measures based upon representation and salary range.
>
>The successful candidate for this position will
>be subject to a Criminal Records Check.
>The Oregon Commission for the Blind is an Equal
>Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer,
>committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.
>
>
>
>VISIT OUR AGENCY WEBSITE AT:
><http://www.oregon.gov/BLIND>http://www.oregon.gov/BLIND
>
>OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
>535 SE 12th Ave
>Portland, OR 97214
>971-673-1588
>Job #OCB 12-0001
>BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
>LJ
>
>
>Business Enterprise Program Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire
>
>Your application materials, including your
>answers to the below "Supplemental Questions,"
>will be reviewed to determine if you meet the
>minimum qualifications and how you meet the
>desired attributes for the position to which you
>have applied. Your answers to the supplemental
>questions must be reflected in the work
>experience section of your application. Résumés
>(text or attached) will not be reviewed to
>verify work history unless clearly stated in the
>job posting. Only those individuals who most
>closely match the desired attributes will be invited to an interview.
>
>Transcripts are required to be attached to your
>application if you are using education or
>coursework to meet the minimum
>qualifications. Transcripts must be from
>accredited institution and clearly show 1) your
>name; 2) the name and address of the
>institution; 3) the degree received and; 4)
>required courses completed with a passing
>grade. For application purposes, photocopies
>are acceptable; however official or original
>documents may be requested to validate education.
>
>NOTE: This (transcript) requirement does not
>apply to all initial applications for positions
>with the Oregon Legislature or the Oregon Court
>System; in those branches the requirement, if
>any, for transcripts is as indicated on the job announcement.
>
>
>*
>1.
>Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> High School Diploma or Equivalent
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Some College Coursework, No Degree Received
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Associate's Degree
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Associate's Degree and additional coursework
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Bachelor's Degree
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Master's Degree
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Master's Degree and additional coursework
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Doctorate Degree
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> None of the Above
>*
>2.
>If you selected "Some College Coursework, No
>Degree Received" or "degree and additional
>coursework" in question 1, how many upper
>division (300 level or higher) credit hours have
>you completed? Select the Quarter/Semester hours
>that best describe your completed coursework. If you did not, select N/A.
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> N/A
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 4 Quarter hours/3 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 8 Quarter hours/5 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 12 Quarter hours/8 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 16 Quarter hours/11 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 20 Quarter hours/13 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 24 Quarter hours/16 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 28 Quarter hours/19 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 32 Quarter hours/21 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 36 Quarter hours/24 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 40 Quarter hours/27 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 44 Quarter hours/29 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 45-68 Quarter hours /30-45 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 69-95 Quarter hours /46-63 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 96-143 Quarter hours /64-95 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 144-191 Quarter hours /96-127 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 192-239 Quarter hours /128-159 Semester hours
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 240 or more Quarter hours /160 or more Semester hours
>*
>3.
>If you selected "Some College Coursework, No
>Degree Received" or "degree with additional
>coursework" in question 1, please identify the
>focus of your upper division (300 or higher)
>coursework. If you did not, enter N/A.
>
>*
>4.
>Which of the following best describes the focus of your degree?
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Business Administration
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Public Administration
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Behavioral Sciences
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Social Sciences
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Other Related Degree
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> My degree is not related
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> I do not have a degree
>*
>5.
>If you selected "Other Related Degree" in
>question 4, please identify the focus of your
>degree. If you did not, enter N/A.
>
>*
>6.
>Which of the following best describes your level
>of experience in business or public administration.
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> less than one year
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> one to less than two years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 2 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 3 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 4 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 5 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 6 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 7 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 8 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 9 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 10 years or above
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> None of the above
>
>7.
>Based on your level of experience in business or
>public administration, indicate what specific areas you have experience in.
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Food/Beverage Industry
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Another type of Industry
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Public program
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Other
>
>8.
>If you marked "Other" in number 7, please
>specify what area your experience is in.
>
>*
>9.
>Which of the following best describes your level
>of experience analyzing and evaluating the
>effectiveness of policies or programs?
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> less than 6 months
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 6 to 11 months
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 1 to 2 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 2 to 4 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> More than 4 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> None of the above
>
>10.
>Please describe your experience as it relates to number 9.
>
>*
>11.
>Which of the following best describes your
>experience utilizing Microsoft software programs
>or other computer-based systems to gather, track, develop, and analyze data.
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> less than six months
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 6 to 11 months
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 1 to 2 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 2 to 4 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> More than 4 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> None of the above
>
>12.
>Please describe your experience as it relates to question 11.
>
>*
>13.
>Which of the following best describes your
>experience with small business operations with
>an emphasis on food service management and vending.
>
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> Less than 6 months
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 6 to 11 months
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 1 to 3 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> 3 to 4 years
>Description: Description: Checkbox
> More than 4 years
>
>14.
>Please describe your experience as it relates to number 13.
>
>
>15.
>If applicable, please describe your experience
>working with the Randolph-Sheppard Act Rules and Regulations.
>
>
>16.
>If applicable, please describe your experience
>working with individuals who are blind.
>
>* Required Question
>
>
>
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