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---- Original Message ------
From: "Robert Jaquiss" <[log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Guam assistive technology position
Date sent: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:31:36 -0600

Hello:



     Below is a version of this job posting converted from the 
pdf file with K1000.  There are some errors.  Hope this is 
useful.



Regards,



Robert Jaquiss





The University of Guam does not discriminate on the basis of sex, 
race, color, religion,

national or ethnic origin, disability unrelated to job 
requirements, age (except as

permitted by laiv), citizenship status, marital status, or 
political affiliation Furthermore, the

University of Guam does not discriminate on the basis of sex in 
the admission to or

employment in its educational programs or activities.


ANNOUNCEMENT


THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST 
OF ELIGIBLES FOR LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENT, FULL-TIME FEDERAL 
FUNDED POSITION (SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS):


 

Position Title

Ann.  No.  #024-11

 

CEDDERS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER ASSISTANT Salary Range

$9.00 - $19.05 Per Hour Open Date: December 27, 2010

Closing Date: January 11, 2011 Location:

Guam Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities 
Education, Research, and Service (CEDDERS) 100% Federally Funded

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year 
of full-time work experience in working with disabilities and 
Assistive Technology; or any equivalent combination of experience 
and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities, and 
skills.


NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION:

Procession of a valid driver's license.


CHARACTER OF DUTIES:

Knowledge of the use of computer software including Word, Excel, 
Publisher, PowerPoint and Access.  Knowledge of basic accounting, 
and of Assistive Technology devices and resources.  Knowledge of 
specialized equipment that provide alternative formats for 
individuals with disabilities including Braille embosser.  
Knowledge of multimedia equipment including projectors, 
computers, printers, and audio/visual equipment.  Knowledge of 
standard business English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.  
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.  Knowledge in the 
use of a personal computer, photocopier and fax machine, and the 
use of a TTY machine.  Ability to demonstrate Assistive 
Technology devices to visitors and students and manage and track 
short term loan program including equipment and catalogues and 
resources.  Ability to coordinate the use of all conference 
rooms.  Ability to serve as liaison with UOG Americans with 
Disabilities Act Office to support students in higher education.  
Ability to use word processing equipment to formal technical 
reports, manuals, correspondence, and other materials, which 
involve corrections and insertions; and prepare finished copy in 
appropriate style, arrangement, and format.  Ability to exercise 
good judgment, courtesy an tack in receiving callers, in giving 
and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of 
problems.  Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and 
work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with UOG 
CEDDERS staff and the public.


^ELAINE Ivr/FACL^O-GOGUE

"fief Human Resources Officer, Acting WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 
EMPLOYER AND PROVIDER


Human Resources Office ¦ University of Guam, UOG Station ¦ 
Mangilao, GU 96923 ¦ Tel: 735-2350 ¦ Fax: (671) 734-6005 The 
University of Guam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider


 

CEDDERS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER ASSISTANT #024-11


DUTIES AMD RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains the Guam System for Assistive Technology (GSAT) 
Center's visitor's log and assistive technology (AT) equipment 
loan book and tracks the status of loaned items.  Demonstrates 
and instructs on the use of AT devices and equipment.  Prepare 
minutes for the GSAT Advisory Council and schedules the usage of 
the GSAT conference rooms.  Maintains library of resources and 
catalogues.  Maintain and updates the physical inventory of all 
GSAT devices, equipment, and resources.  Conducts research for 
consumers and visitors on AT devices and information.  Supports 
the AT Advisory Council with preparation of documents in 
alternative formats including digital forms, readers.  Braille 
and large print and in obtaining a sign language interpreter.  
Coordinates the posting of public meeting notices in the Pacific 
Daily News.  Greets individuals visiting the GSAT center and 
assists in demonstrations held at the Center, fairs, and 
exhibits.  Supports the Annuals AT Conference, Fair, Walk, Wheel, 
and Run and other events hosted by GSAT.  Provides personal 
assistant services to visitors requiring the assistance.  Assists 
individuals with disabilities with on-site paratransit pick up.  
Expedites paperwork sent via USPS Express Mail, Fed Ex or other 
overnight mail service including grant reports, applications and 
materials sent to federal office, contractors, collaborators 
and/or students.  Assists during preparation for conferences, 
workshops, training sessions, and technical assistance activities 
as well as during the actual event Schedules travel, and submits 
travel to Grant Budget Specialist Work with Grant Assistant in 
compiling data and documents for grant applications and reports.  
Develops and implements procedures for expediting the flow of 
office work.  Prepares Travel Authorization/Clearance, Purchase 
Orders, and other UOG procurement forms.  Communicates with 
contractors and facility rental representatives in preparation 
for UOG CEDDERS activities.  Provides support to individuals with 
disabilities as needed, and performs other related duties as 
required to support UOG CEDDERS.


Education:

Applicants claiming degrees or credit hours are required to 
provide a copy of their transcripts, high school diploma or GED 
certification,


Veterans/ Disability Preference:

Applicants claiming veteran's preference points are required to 
provide a copy of the DD-214 (Military Discharge form).  Those 
claiming Compensable Disability are required to provide a copy of 
a letter from the Veterans Administration.  Applicants claiming 
disability preference should submit a Government of Guam 
Certification, Certified by the Director of Public Health and 
Social Services.


Work Eligibility:

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the 
University of Guam to seek and obtain regarding the applicant's 
suitability for employment.  All factors which are job related 
may be investigated (e.g.  previous employment, educational 
credentials, and criminal records).  All information obtained may 
be used to determine the applicant's eligibility for employment 
in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines.  In 
addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job 
related sources from legal liability for the information 
provided.


Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated 
requires college or university employees to undergo a physical 
examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), 
prior to employment and at least annually thereafter.  A report 
of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician 
within a state or territory of the United States and must be 
submitted upon request.


Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the 
United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for 
employment.  Specifically, S USE 1324A requires the employer to 
verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States 
of all newly hired employees.  The University of Guam is required 
to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis, if you are 
hired to fill a position within the University of Guam, you will 
be required to present valid documents to comply with the law.


Police and Court Clearance:

If selected for the position, you must submit a recent police and 
court (Superior Court of Guam) clearance of no more than three 
(3) months old from the notification of selection as a condition 
of employment.  Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from 
their last place of residence.  The cost of the clearance is the 
applicant's responsibility.


How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a Government of Guam Application Form to 
the Human Resources Office, located in the Administration 
Building, between 8:00a.m.  to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday 
except weekends and holidays.  Applications may be obtained from 
this office, or the HR website: http://www.uoghro.com.  Requests 
for applications may be directed to the following address: Human 
Resources Office, University of Guam, UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 
96923.  For further information, please call 735-2350/1/2 or 
735-2355.


The University of Guam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 
Provider:

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in 
reference to the provisions and requirements of the American with 
Disabilities Act.  For Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and 
inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its 
implementing regulations may be referred to the University's 
Institutional Compliance Officer, Ms.  Elaine M.  Faculo-Gogue, 
located at the EEO/ADA Office, Dorm II, lya Hami Hall, Room 106, 
Telephone No.  (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the 
Office of Civil Rights (OCR).


Human Resources Office ¦ University of Guam, UOG Station ¦ 
Mangilao, GU 96923 ¦ 735-2350 ¦ Fax: (671) 734-6005 The 
University of Guam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider



  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Nightingale, Noel
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:15 PM
  Subject: [Jobs] Guam assistive technology position


  The below link is for a University of Guam is to a job 
announcement in pdf format for an assistive technology center 
assistant for the CEDDERS program at the University of Guam.  
Ironically, the PDF is a scanned image.


  Link to pdf:
  
http://uoghro.com/pdf/024-11%20CEDDERS%20Assistive%20Technology%2
0Center%20Assistant.pdf






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