Title: Business Relations Specialist - #BVI00026

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec III

Hiring Range: Salary up to mid $80,000s commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired (NOVA)

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Do you enjoy working with a successful team, then this is the job for you!  Come and join our team!

Job Duties:

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

DBVI is seeking a Business Relations Specialist.

The purpose of this position is:

• Responsible for coordinating a statewide business development and marketing program in an assigned area for employers, career seekers, referral sources, and the community. 
• Enhances understanding and promotes awareness of the Department and assists adults and students who are blind, deaf/blind and visually impaired reach their career objectives. 
• Providing a direct link between services and employment opportunities with the business community, agency staff and career seekers.
  
  

Develop and update current training materials used for career readiness trainings to reflect current trends within workforce. Customize and update training materials used for business partner trainings based on their needs and desired subject matter. Assisting with event planning for business relations events held within the agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Background in marketing, business development, human service or related field.
• Considerable executive level experience in developing prospects and implementing marketing strategies. 
• Working knowledge of marketing concepts and promotional techniques. 
• Knowledge of various software programs such as spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, and database management as applicable to marketing program.
• Use of the Internet for the purpose of employment outcomes.

Skills/Abilities -

• Ability to establish effective working relationships among diverse professionals, constituents, and advocates. 
• Demonstrated ability to write for professional and public audiences and conduct training.

Additional Considerations:

• Training in Business Management, marketing, or related field; or equivalent experience. Some knowledge of human service delivery systems and the vocational rehabilitation process.

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.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov 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 Virginia’s 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: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.