Braille Unit and Operations Manager #BVI00364

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Braille Unit and Operations Manager - #BVI00364

State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: Starting salary high $50000s up to high $6000s commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location:Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Were Hiring: Braille Unit and Operations Manager!
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Job Duties

The Division of Services will provide a quality program of individualized rehabilitation services educational consultation technical assistance and instruction that will empower eligible individuals to achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their abilities and informed choices.

We are seeking a Braille Unit and Operations Manager to manage coordinate and provide Braille textbook transcriptions for use by blind visually impaired and deaf-blind children in Virginia; review and implement Braille transcription policies to facilitate provision of Braille textbooks to blind visually impaired and deaf-blind children in Virginia. Assist the Director of the LRC in the fiscal functions in the Library Resource Center. Provide fiscal and program support to ensure the delivery of LRC services through using systems (procurement payment of invoices contract maintenance and Bank of America Works activities.)Assistance organizing the braille unit textbooks at Villa Park upon arrival at the facility during the move from the Azalea Campus.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience:

Experience supervising employees including mentoring and providing guidance.
Extensive computer experience including proficiency with word processing software databases and other computer software systems.
Customer service experience including helping individuals with disabilities.
Experience with inventory control and familiarity with inventory database systems.
Administrative Office Experience.
Working knowledge of Bank of America Works and SPCC card policies.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to learn and understand that Braille materials require transcription and that different Braille codes exist along with proficiency in word processing and related software tools.
Ability to use software to enter book information and book requests.
Ability to work with transcribers and assign Braille transcription requests.
Strong organizational skills.

Additional Considerations:

Working knowledge of NIMAC and organizations that assist in providing access to electronic books.
Experience using eVA and the procurement system.

Special Instructions

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code 2.2-3114.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Required Experience:

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Title: Braille Unit and Operations Manager - #BVI00364State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv I/Coord IHiring Range: Starting salary high $50000s up to high $6000s commensurate with experience.Pay Band: 4Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision ImpairedLocation:Blind & Vision ImpairedAgency Website:Recruitment Type: G...