[nfbwatlk] Fwd: AT Specialist Position Recruitment - WA DSB

[Mike Freeman]

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> From: "MacKillop, Michael (DSB)" <MicMacKillop at dsb.wa.gov>
> Date: September 2, 2010 11:49:12 PDT
> To: "MacKillop, Michael (DSB)" <MicMacKillop at dsb.wa.gov>
> Subject: AT Specialist Position Recruitment - WA DSB
> 

> Hello:
> A vacant & full time AT Specialist position has been posted for recruitment for the Department of Services for the Blind’s Vancouver office. 
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> The listing and application can be located through our agency’s website at http://www.dsb.wa.gov/about/careers.shtml.
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> I have pasted the job listing at the end of this email below.
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> The recruitment is listed to close on September 26, 2010.  The salary range is $4,114.00 - $5,395.00 Monthly
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> Thanks for helping to get the word out to skilled applicants!
> Michael
>  
> Michael MacKillop
> Customer Services Unit Team Leader
> Dept Services for the Blind
> 3411 S Alaska Street
> Seattle, WA  98118
> 206-721-6444
> 1-800-552-7103
> www.dsb.wa.gov
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> Direct link to listing: WA State Dept of Services for the Blind - AT Specialist Position, Vancouver, WA
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> Pasted recruitment info from careers.wa.gov website:
> Job Title:Assistive Technology Specialist (Information Technology Specialist 3)
> Opening Date/Time: Tue. 08/31/10 12:00 AM Pacific Time
> Closing Date/Time: Sun. 09/26/10 11:59 PM Pacific Time
> Salary: $4,114.00 - $5,395.00 Monthly
> Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
> Location: Clark County – Vancouver, Washington
> Department:  Dept. of Services for the Blind
> Print Job Information Apply  
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> Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions
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> The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind’s (DSB) goal is to open doors of opportunity to those who are blind and visually impaired to: pursue their dreams, determine their goals, develop their skills and abilities, and participate socially and economically in the community.
> DSB is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join our diverse, forward-thinking group.  DSB offers a generous benefit package and extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
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> The goal of DSB’s VR Field Services is to assist in the stable employment of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision clients, many of whom have multiple disabling conditions.
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> The role of Assisting Technology Specialist is vital to this vocational rehabilitation process by identifying appropriate and effective tools to make job tasks accessible for Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision individuals. AT Specialists open up job opportunities by testing and configuring adaptive softwares for compatibility, and by working with a client and employer to develop accessible work processes and environments. AT Specialists ensure clients are job ready by providing for training of adaptive technologies for efficient access of print and computer data and work tasks.
> Assistive Technology includes specialized hardware and software that enables blind or visually impaired individuals to access computer data or print materials. The AT Specialist provides direct AT services to participants that includes orientation to adaptive technologies, procurement of training, and conducts onsite job accommodation analyses and recommendations.  AT might include speech input/output, screen magnification, Braille devices & note takers, video magnifiers, as well as standard computer hardware and peripherals. Environmental factors such as lighting, ergonomics and work-flow are also a vital part of the AT assessment. The emphasis is to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and long-term safety in job tasks to ensure that the participant has the skills and tools to attain/retain his or her job.
>  Duties:
> Provide client orientation to adaptive technologies:  
> Educate clients to array of adaptive tools and techniques that allow for optimal access to print media, computer data, essential job tasks and/or access needs as a student.  Conduct onsite accommodation analyses for a specific job, a general job class, or other onsite technical needs.
> Provide recommendations for accommodation:
> Analyze essential job task requirements as based on business needs, and collaborate to develop feasible alternative solutions for accommodations.
> Determine technology requirements and user access needs; install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and software to interface AT products with multiple applications and/or environments. Make recommendations for equipment and modifications to the work environment, with consideration given to contextualizing ADA and VR agency scope in accommodation process.
> Develop and customize configurations for complex applications directly, as collaborative team, or as outsourced service.
> Resolve complex multiple product problems; resolve major conflicts caused by new software versionality, assists others in de-bugging problems with vendor products; develop work-arounds; consult with senior technical staff to resolve complex technical problems.
> Analysis of environmental factors such as lighting, ergonomics and work-flow.
> Work to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and long-term safety in job      tasks to ensure that the participant has the skills and tools to attain/retain his or her job. 
> Continuous Learning:
> Evaluate new or upgraded technologies to determine accessibility and compatibility with current hardware and software platforms, and current client functional needs
>  Qualifications:
> A Bachelor’s degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of computer science courses and three years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis, system maintenance, or troubleshooting/problem resolution experience
> OR
> An Associate’s degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in an information technology or related program and four years of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis, system maintenance, or troubleshooting/problem resolution
> OR
> One year as an Information Technology Systems Specialist 2 or equivalent
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> And 6 months paid work experience working with Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals;
> Consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in information technology analysis, system maintenance, or troubleshooting/problem resolution will substitute for education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education.
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> A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
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> Desirable Qualifications:
> Background in adaptive technology assessment, training & support
> Experience with adaptive software and hardware utilized by people who are visually impaired
> Experience with hardware and software tech support
> Strong customer service skills
> Strong time management and organizational systems
> Experience in vocational rehabilitation settings
>  Supplemental Information:
> Please submit the following information with your application:
> Attach a letter of interest which indicates how you meet the qualifications as shown on this announcement
> Attach a copy of your resume
> Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview
> Location: This position is located in the Vancouver office which serves clients in the southwest region of Washington State.  Extensive daily travel is required, as well as occasional overnights.  Background investigations, including fingerprinting, are required for all employees due to the nature and security requirements of the job.
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