[Nfbf-l] Fw: [Nfb-announce] Minnesota State Services for the Blind Director's Job Open, St. Paul

[Sherri]

Anyone want to move to Minnesota? It's really cold there you know!
Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 3:26 PM
Subject: [Nfb-announce] Minnesota State Services for the Blind Director's 
Job Open, St. Paul


> The job of Director of Minnesota State Services for the Blind is now open. 
> You can apply on line, and the closing date is July 27th.  You can view 
> the job, and apply at:
>
> https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/1ecf38fe20f55e017024b29a0573cc76/View
>
> Please circulate, as we need to get somebody good into the position
>
> David Andrews
>
> State of Minnesota Job Posting: View
> Banner image with the text 'Employment, Opening Worlds of Possibilities, 
> My State Job Search'
>
>
> DIRECTOR SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
> $ 32.42-$ 46.56 hourly, $ 67,693-$ 97,217 annually
>
> Date Posted:
> 07/16/2009
> Closing Date:
> 07/27/2009
> Hiring Agency:
> Employment & Econ Development Dept
> Division/Bureau:
> SSB
> Location:
> St. Paul
> Who May Apply:
> Open to all qualified job seekers
> Posting Number:
> 09DEED000128
> Employment Conditions:
> Permanent, Full-time
> Work Shift:
> Day Shift
> Days of Work:
> Monday-Friday
> Travel Required:
> yes
> Job Grouping:
> General Administration
> Classified Status:
> Classified
>
> Job Description:
>
> The Director is responsible for leadership in developing and managing 
> State Services for the Blind's (SSB) State Plans and programs for federal 
> Vocational
> Rehabilitation (including Assistive Technology) and Independent Living, 
> its Independent Living-Older Blind program and Randolph-Sheppard vending 
> facilities
> program, and the Communication Center.
>
> It is the Director's responsibility to provide fiscal leadership, secure 
> resources, manage the preparation of financial plans and SSB program 
> budgets and
> to manage the disbursement, accounting, and reporting of federal and state 
> appropriations for the blind and including grants and gift funds so that 
> all
> resources are utilized effectively and in accord with both federal and 
> state regulations.
>
> Provide leadership, initiative and management in the design and 
> implementation of new developments and technologies, ideas, and directions 
> as well as effective
> strategies for research, program evaluation and quality assurance.
>
> The Director creates a clear focus on the unique character of the work of 
> SSB and its role in the Minnesota Workforce Center System. The position 
> supervises
> (directly and indirectly) 110 staff members including Program Directors 
> for: Workforce Development (Vocational Rehabilitation); the Communication 
> Center
> and Senior Services; Technology; Administrative Services. SSB has a 
> central office in St. Paul and at 12 Workforce Centers across the state.
> Minimum Qualifications:
> 3 years experience as a manager or administrator responsible for a program 
> providing vocational rehabilitation services (or employment and training 
> services),
> AND you must possess a graduate degree in Rehabilitation, Public or 
> Business Administration, Education, Psychology or a closely related area.
>
>
> Preferred Qualifications:
> Applicants who meet the experience and educational requirement will be 
> further evaluated on their qualifications (education/training, paid or 
> volunteer
> work/life experience, and accomplishments/achievements) for this position 
> as demonstrated in the areas listed below. Preference will be given to 
> applicants
> with experience working in rehabilitation for persons who are 
> blind/visually impaired.
>
> Please use the Job Specific Questions Section to respond to each of these 
> four areas:
>
> 1) Rehabilitation
> a) Knowledge of rehabilitation programs and services - including 
> vocational rehabilitation, independent living rehabilitation, special 
> education and the
> One-Stop (Workforce Center) system of the Workforce Investment Act;
> b) Experience in rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind and 
> visually impaired;
> c) Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing the 
> provision of rehabilitation services to persons who are blind and visually 
> impaired.
>
>
> 2) Management
> a) Managerial, supervisory and related administrative roles and functions;
> b) Planning and development of program policies and procedures. Include 
> here a description of achievements/accomplishments which demonstrate the 
> highest
> level of: 1) leadership and initiative; and 2) problem solving and 
> creativity;
> c) Quality assurance (e.g., case reviews, compliance, auditing, etc), 
> program evaluation (e.g., vendor effectiveness studies, etc.), 
> cost/benefit studies,
> and forecasting future resource needs and service demands.
>
> 3) Budget development and fiscal management. Please include the 
> approximate amounts of dollars controlled.
>
> 4) Experience in making presentations to and working with policy making 
> bodies (e.g., legislative committees) and with professional, consumer and 
> provider
> groups and councils.
> Selection Process:
> The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Your 
> resume will be entered into a database. The software program matches your 
> skills with
> the skills needed to perform the duties of the position. If your skills 
> match the required skills for this position, the department may contact 
> you.
>
> If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 
> months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and 
> experience,
> you do not need to submit another.
>
> How to Apply:
> You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through the online 
> Resume Builder at <
> https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder
> >. You may copy and paste in your existing resume or let the
> software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should 
> your contact information
> or experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work 
> preference information so we can match you with future job openings that 
> meet your interests.
>
>
> Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including 
> but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three 
> branches
> of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch 
> of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these 
> differences.
> For assistance, please direct questions to both your current and 
> anticipated Human Resources offices.
>
> If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed 
> State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management & 
> Budget
> (MMB), 200 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 
> 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job on your 
> application. The
> paper application is available on the State Employment Web and MMB web 
> sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling 651-259-3637.
>
> Contact for More Information:
> Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us.
> table end
>
>
> David Andrews and white cane Harry.
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