[NFB-NM] FW: Assistive Technology Specialist Vacancy

[Tonia Trapp]

-----Original Message-----
From: Salas, James, CFB [mailto:James.Salas at state.nm.us] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:18 AM
To: Tonia Trapp (tltrapp.7.467 at gmail.com)
Subject: Assistive Technology Specialist Vacancy 

Tonia, 

Hope you are well. 

Would you please post the following job announcement to the NFBNM list?
Thanks so much.

Jim

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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-tech
nology-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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