Title: Braille Unit and Operations Manager - #BVI00364

State Role Title: Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: Starting salary high $50,000s up to high $60,00s commensurate with experience.

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Empower students across Virginia by leading Braille textbook production and ensuring accessible learning materials as the Braille Unit and Operations Manager.

Job Duties:

“Telework is limited in accordance with the Commonwealth’s telework policy.”

The Division of Services provides individualized rehabilitation services, educational consultation, technical assistance, and instruction that 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 blind, visually impaired, and deafblind children in Virginia. This position is responsible for reviewing and implementing Braille transcription policies, ensuring timely provision of Braille textbooks, and supporting the Director of the Library Resource Center (LRC) with fiscal functions. The role also includes providing fiscal and program support to ensure delivery of LRC services through procurement, invoice processing, contract maintenance, and Bank of America Works activities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performance Management and Unit Leadership:

• Responsible for the management and operation of the Braille Textbook Unit.
• Recommends modifications to existing procedures and KLAS and assists with updating the design of the order and inventory control system for tracking purposes on a monthly basis

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Fiscal and Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manages fiscal procedures in coordination with the Director of the LRC.
• Supports procurement, payment of invoices, contract maintenance, and related fiscal processes.

Communication and Coordination:

• Corresponds with Teachers of the Visually Impaired to request print copies of textbooks, provide updates, and collect additional information as needed, completing requests within 72 hours of receipt from AIMVA.

Operational Support

• Assists with organizing Braille unit textbooks at Villa Park upon their arrival during the transition from the Azalea Campus.

Other duties/special projects

• Completes duties and/or projects as assigned or as needed by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

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. 
• Working knowledge of Bank of America Works and SPCC card policies.
• Experience using eVA and the procurement system.

Special Instructions

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1. 
• A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as required by Va. Code § 2.2 3114.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. 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
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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.