Job Title REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
Auto req ID 13285BR
Location Polk County
Department 131-Department for the Blind
Salary Minimum $48,464
Salary Maximum $75,192
Job Description This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position.
Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions
on how to apply for this position.
The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a
position that will provide training and technical support to
department staff, ensuring that blind and sighted employees receive
quality training, appropriate access to information and resources,
and timely problem resolution. Maintain department's web site and
intranet; testing for accessibility and usability. Assist in the
production of accessible forms and documents.
Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
* Troubleshoot user technical problems in the use of Microsoft
Office, iPhones, JAWS and other screen readers, ZoomText and other
magnification software, printers, scanners, braille displays, OCR
software, and other common applications and peripherals.
* Provide small group and one-on-one training on new software,
hardware, systems, workflows, and assistive technology to staff.
* Perform regular updates to the web site and intranet.
* Maintain software and hardware inventories and track licenses
and serial numbers.
* Assist in the production of accessible PDF's and Microsoft Word
forms.
Competencies required for this position are:
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010, Windows 7, basic PC
maintenance, and basic Windows networking principles.
* Knowledge of or ability to learn JAWS, Window-Eyes, ZoomText,
and other screen reading software.
* Ability to install and troubleshoot printers, braille
embossers, braille displays, scanners, and other peripherals.
* Ability to plan and conduct small group trainings and give
presentations to groups.
* Interest in new technology and a passion for learning.
* Ability to demonstrate or develop positive and realistic
attitudes toward blindness.
* Can speak and write clearly about technical matters to both
technical and non-technical audiences.
* Displays good organization skills.
* Can teach oneself new technologies and use resources to keep
knowledge current.
* Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty
and integrity.
* Works and communicates with internal and external clients and
customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative
manner and is committed to quality service.
* Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment
towards completing assignments efficiently.
* Works with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
*
Competencies Preferred
* Experience with the Drupal CMS
Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or
university with major coursework in civil, industrial, mechanical,
architectural, electrical or rehabilitation engineering and
experience equal to one year of full-time work in the design,
development and fabrication of mechanical or electrical components or
assemblies for products such as industrial equipment, machinery,
power equipment, service systems, machine tools and measuring instruments.
For additional ways to qualify, please click on this link to view the
job description
<http://das.hre.iowa.gov/html_documents/job_descriptions/JobSpecs/Rehabilita
tionTechnologySpecialist-41006.htm>
and minimum qualifications.
Additional Qualifications
Post Close Date 21-Feb-2014
To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and
referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative
Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Applications to DAS-HRE only,
will not be considered.
For further information, contact Emily Wharton, 515-281-1361 or
800-362-2587. Persons who wish to be considered for this position
must submit a resume and letter of application to:
Emily Wharton
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
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All applicants need to apply by 5:00pm, February 21, 2014.
NOTE: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit
position. Applications sent only through this DAS -HRE website will
not be considered.
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