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Job Title

Braille Specialist

Job ID

45156

Location

St. Paul


Full/Part Time


Part-Time


Regular/Temporary


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Department of Employment and Economic Development


The Minnesota Department of Employment and 
Economic Development (DEED) is the State of 
Minnesota's principal economic development 
agency. DEED’s mission is simple: to empower the 
growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.



Our state’s economy is diverse and dynamic, 
enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established 
Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that 
brings the Minnesota values of hard work and 
integrity to work every day. The unique role of 
DEED is to empower businesses and workers to grow 
our economy by building partnerships, planning 
for long term growth, and creating opportunity 
for workers from all backgrounds and experiences.



We are driven to find talented and innovative 
public servants, motivated by the opportunity to 
serve businesses, people, and the greater good. 
At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by 
challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day.



At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the 
customer, communicating early and often, seeking 
solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.

Job Details

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Job Class:  Braille Specialist



Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job 
seekers; This vacancy is open for bids and for 
all qualified job seekers 
simultaneously.  Bidders will be considered through 4/20/2021.

Date Posted:  04/14/2021

Closing Date:  05/03/2021

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Employ & Econ 
Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE

Division/Unit:  StateServices for the Blind Branch / SSB Braille

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift / part-time / 30 hours a week

Days of Work: Mon - Fri

Travel Required:  No

Salary Range: $22.48 - $32.79/hourly

Classified Status:  Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union:  214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status:  Nonexempt

<https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/>Connect 
700 Program Eligible:  Yes

Job Summary

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Job Summary

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has 
been serving blind, visually impaired and 
DeafBlind Minnesotans since 1923.  It does so 
with a staff of 110 dedicated personnel, over 650 
skilled volunteers, an active State 
Rehabilitation Council for the Blind and a host 
of community partners.  Each year SSB assists 
thousands in leading full, active and productive 
lives.  Come be part of a great organization in a great state.

This part-time (30 hours a week) position exists 
to ensure compliance in accord with the national 
regulations of the Braille Authority of North 
America (BANA), of the content and format of the 
educational, vocational and personal enrichment 
braille books which are produced by braillists 
using the Perkins six-key brailler and 
computer-generated braille software programs.  In 
addition, it is the employee's responsibility to 
be knowledgeable of the current national braille 
codes and rules employed in the transcription of 
books from print to braille and provide 
consultations on these regulations to 24 volunteers and staff.

All braille transcriptions are produced in 
accordance with Braille Authority of North 
America (BANA) regulations and in agreement with 
BANA guidelines outlined in the "The Rules of 
Unified English Braille Second Edition, 2013" and 
"Braille Formats, Principles of Print to Braille Transcription, 2016".

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and 
experience, your resume should clearly describe 
how you meet each minimum and/or preferred 
qualification listed, including dates of employment.
Ability to operate the Perkins six-key brailler 
and computer-generated braille software programs.
Ability to demonstrate proficient reading and 
writing of braille if selected for an interview.
Ability to evaluate the accuracy of a braille 
page by proofreading the braille dots by touch.
Skill in utilizing office computer software 
programs so that proofreading reports can be generated.
Knowledge of the current national braille codes 
and rules employed in the in the transcription of books from print to braille.

Preferred Qualifications
Completion of 19 lessons of the "Instruction 
Manual for Braille Transcribing, UEB Edition, 
2015" (this is a requirement to be completed within one year of hire).
Certification of completion of a two-year 
proofreading course from the Library of Congress 
(ability to obtain within two years of hire).
Bachelor's degree in social services, social 
sciences (STEM degree), or a liberal arts degree.

Physical Requirements

Ability to demonstrate the use of braille if selected for an interview.

State Services for the Blind positions require an 
Adjustment to Blindness emersion, training 
program. The emersion experience helps new 
employees understand what’s possible for people 
who are blind, DeafBlind or visually impaired by 
allowing them to experience it for themselves. 
The training takes place at an Adjustment to 
Blindness training center and can run up to 6-7 weeks.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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 current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background 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 record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of 
employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Application Details

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Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota 
offers a comprehensive benefits package including 
low cost medical and dental insurance, employer 
paid life insurance, short and long term 
disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, 
retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, 
generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you 
have questions about applying for jobs, contact 
the job information line at 651-259-3637 from 9:00AM – 4:00PM.

For additional information about the application 
process, go to <http://www.mn.gov/careers>http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position contact 
Stacey Phillips at 
<mailto:stacey.phillips at state.mn.us?subject=job%20id%20%23%2045156%20Braille%20Specialist>stacey.phillips at state.mn.us 
or 651-259-7107.

Connect 700 (C700) applicants must email their 
certificate to 
<mailto:stacey.phillips at state.mn.us?subject=job%20id%20%23%2045156%20-%20SSB%20Braille%20Specialist>stacey.phillips at state.mn.us 
by 11:59PM of the posting close date to be considered as a C700 applicant.

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 
<mailto:Karen.Lilledahl at state.mn.us>Karen.Lilledahl at state.mn.us. 
Please indicate what assistance is needed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action, and veteran-friendly 
employer. We are committed to providing 
culturally responsive services to all 
Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes 
that a diverse workforce is essential and 
strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, 
individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all 
qualified applicants with disabilities. If you 
are an individual with a disability who needs 
assistance or cannot access the online job 
application system, please contact the job 
information line at 651-259-3637 or email 
<mailto:careers at state.mn.us>careers at state.mn.us. 
Please indicate what assistance you need.









David Andrews, CPACC

Chief Technology Officer

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

State Services for the Blind

2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114

Direct: 651-539-2294

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