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ACB Job Connection

Updated 4/15/2021

Welcome to the Job Connection of the American Council of the Blind. Nationwide job announcements received are listed here under a variety of categories. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer’s web site. Please note that ACB cannot always guarantee that a position will still be open at the time you contact the employer.

To submit a job announcement, send the information to slovering@acb.org. For higher placement in these listings, be sure to include a closing date.

Job announcements will remain posted up to 30 days.

Assistant United States Attorney – Civil Division

Job Location: San Diego, CA

 

About the Office:

San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and is commonly referred to as America’s Finest City! San Diego has year-round perfect weather with 70 miles of coastline and amazing beaches. Some local major attractions include: Balboa Park, the World Famous San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, Belmont Park and Seaport Village. San Diego has beautiful golf courses, hiking trails, the Del Mar Race Track, and Comic-Con. San Diego is also home to nationally recognized colleges and universities, including University of California at San Diego, San Diego State University and University of San Diego.

The SDCA is home to the largest concentration of Navy and Marine Corps installations in the world.  As a result, San Diego has a vibrant defense industry community.  In addition, San Diego is an international leader in life sciences, bio-tech, and healthcare. 

The entire southern boundary of the district borders the Republic of Mexico. Contained within the district are International ports of entry at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Calexico (two ports, East and West) and Andrade. The entire west boundary of the district lies on the Pacific Ocean, with a major port in San Diego.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking one or more qualified candidates to join to the office as Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs)  in the Civil Division of the San Diego Office. The Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) will represent the United States, federal agencies and federal employees in a wide variety of Civil Cases. Defensive practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death, employment discrimination litigation, constitutional torts, medical malpractice and immigration. Affirmative practice areas include the investigation and prosecution of civil actions under statues such as the False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, and American with Disabilities Act. Our Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, officers and employees in civil actions in the Southern District of California and the Ninth Circuit.

Effective oral and written communications as well as presentations to a wide variety of internal and external organizational groups are required.

Must be able to meet strategic goals of the Department of Justice as well as departmental guidelines and ethical standards.

Enclosed is a link to the Southern District of California’s web page for more information about the office: http://www.justice.gov/usao/cas/index.html

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney’s Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/assistant-u-s-attorney-positions

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, and must currently be an active member of a state bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in order to be considered. Proof of active bar membership is required. Three (3) years of post-J.D. or legal or other relevant experience is required. Qualifying legal experience may include work as an attorney, a judicial law clerk in either federal or state court and/or litigation experience in either the public or private sector.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 

Preferred Qualifications:

The U.S. Attorney’s Office seeks highly qualified applicants with substantial civil litigation experience.  Applicants must have superior oral and written advocacy skills, excellent analytical skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.  Three or more years of experience handling depositions and other civil discovery (including discovery of electronically stored information) are preferred.  Experience working with expert witnesses is also a plus.  Applicants also must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.  Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills including experience with internet research, email and word processing.

Appointment is subject to FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, tax, reference and drug inquiries. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

United States citizenship is required.

Residency requirements:

Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district information. The residency requirement must be met once appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of California.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing of this announcement.

Salary:

$77,740 - $172,400

Travel:

This position requires occasional travel.

Application Process:

Applications are received through the USAJobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/597467100

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Required – Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process). The occupational questionnaire takes about 20 minutes to complete.
  • Required – Your cover letter and resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year).
  • Required – You will have to provide and upload one legal writing sample.  You can upload this document using the “Other” document category.
  • Required, if applicable – A recent copy of an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade, and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
  • Required, if applicable – To get Veterans’ Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the “How you will be Evaluated” section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans’ Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans’ preference information in your cover letter or resume.  Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on 4/26/2021.

The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is Nitza Williamson who can be reached at (619) 546-9273 or Nitza.williamson@usdoj.gov.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all the job requirements.  An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview.  You will be notified if selected for an interview. 

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

April 26, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One or more positions may be filled using this job announcement.

Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal Division

Job Location: San Diego, CA

 

About the Office:

The position is located in San Diego, California – America’s Finest City!  San Diego has year-round perfect weather with 70 miles of coastline and amazing beaches. Some local major attractions include: Balboa Park, the World Famous San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND, Belmont Park and Seaport Village. San Diego has beautiful golf courses, hiking trails, the Del Mar Race Track, and Comic-Con. San Diego is home to nationally recognized colleges and universities including University of California at San Diego, San Diego State University and University of San Diego.      

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is one of the largest in the country. The office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases. The Southern District of California encompasses San Diego and Imperial Counties and includes a branch office located in Imperial, California.

The SDCA is home to the largest concentration of Navy and Marine Corps installations in the world. The entire Southern boundary of the District borders the Republic of Mexico. Contained within the district are international ports of entry at San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Tecate, Calexico (two ports, East and West) and Andrade. The entire west boundary of the District lies on the Pacific Ocean, with a major port in San Diego.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is currently seeking experienced attorneys for one or more positions as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (“AUSA”) in the Criminal Division.  Positions are available in the San Diego office. 

The Criminal Division is organized into seven sections, which consist of the Border Enforcement Section, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF Section), the Violent Crimes and Human Trafficking Section, the Major Frauds and Public Corruption Section, the National Security and Cybercrimes Section, the Asset Recovery Section, and the Appellate Section.  (See the San Diego U.S. Attorney’s website, www.justice.gov/usao-sdca for a detailed description of each section.)  

Commensurate with experience and needs of the Office, AUSAs may be assigned to different sections in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. New hires are expected to start in the Border Enforcement Section. The Border Enforcement Section is the largest section in the Criminal Division and accounts for approximately 95 percent of the cases prosecuted in the Southern District of California. 

The Border Enforcement Section handles a large volume of reactive cases that arise from policing the 141-mile-long border between California and Mexico, six Ports of Entry, and the roughly 70 miles of coastline stretching from the U.S.-Mexico border to the northernmost tip of San Diego County. Cases commonly include illegal entry and re-entry, drug importation and alien smuggling prosecutions. This section consists of an Intake Team, Fast-Track Team, Immigration Team and four Trial Teams.  Border Enforcement Section attorneys try a large number of cases and often oversee the use of investigative tools like search and tracking warrants, undercover operations and confidential sources.

Enclosed is a link to the Southern District of California’s web page for more information about the office.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/district/sdca

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and must currently be an active member of a state bar in order to be considered. Proof of an active bar membership is required. One full year of postgraduate legal experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an aptitude for accurately articulating the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must also have demonstrated excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

AUSAs receive training by the U.S. Department of Justice and by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Appointment is subject to an FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, and drug use inquiries.

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a United States citizen or national.
  • J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
  • Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication to include fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
  • In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
  • Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Salary:

The range of basic pay is AD21 $72,355.00 to AD29 $172,400.00 which includes 29.77% locality pay. Pay is set in part based on the number of years of postgraduate professional experience.

Travel:

Occasional travel

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted through the following link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/597464400

Required Application Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Required – Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
  • Required – Your cover letter and resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year).
  • Required – You will have to upload two (2) Legal Writing Samples. Please attach this document as an “Other” document.
  • Required – The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Application Form found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/assistant-u-s-attorney-positions
    (Under the Application Form Section in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word). Please attach this document as an “Other” document
  • Required, if applicable – A recent copy of an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade, and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
  • Required, if applicable – To get Veterans’ Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the “How you will be Evaluated” section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans’ Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.

The point of contact for this Vacancy Announcement is Nitza Williamson, who can be reached at (619) 546-9273 or nitza.williamson@usdoj.gov

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 4/26/2021 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)

3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Southern District of California at (619) 546-8973 or email at Sylvia.Rojas@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Method: 

Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Veterans’ Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must indicate their preference in response to the appropriate question in their assessment questionnaire (it is also recommended that information is included in their cover letter or resume) and they must submit supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) which verifies their eligibility for preference. Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

April 26, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One or more positions may be filled using this job announcement.

Residential Manager, Alabama Freedom Center for the Blind

Job Location: Birmingham, AL

 

About the Office:

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, eight regional centers located in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, and Tuscumbia with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf.

Job Description:

Our employees are among the organizations’ most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work, and you, as an employee, are privileged to witness where it all begins!

The Residential Manager will be responsible for creating an environment that builds confidence, autonomy and empowerment among our students. The Residential Manager will play an integral role in demonstrating how students can integrate the Structured Discovery methodology and skills in their everyday lives in order to be successful in their future endeavors.

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that students and employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of AIDB and AFCB. This will be accomplished as you role model problem-solving skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the confidence in your belief that blind people can experience limitless possibilities as they gain the same belief in themselves through their training experience.  

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
  • Graduation from a Structured Discovery center, and demonstrated belief in the Structured Discovery philosophy
  • Proven ability to set and enforce professional boundaries between self and students
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to develop strong relationships while adhering to norms of professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • National Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching (NCRT).

Position Requirements:

  • Ability to work a 2PM-10PM, Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
  • Residency on-site in Birmingham (details regarding both Birmingham and Decatur to be discussed in interview and upon offer of hire).
  • Well-organized and attentive to detail.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which the Residential Manager can support skill development outside of classes.
  • Ability to approach students and staff in a positive, collegial manner and to address crises in a competent and compassionate manner.
  • Possess a willingness to develop an understanding of alternate Structured Discovery methodologies for working with students with multiple disabilities.
  • Possess advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and ability to use email programs.
  • Ability to use online teaching tools for virtual learning when in-person classes cannot be offered.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and implement high-quality residential activities.
  • Proven ability to role model the use of alternative techniques by demonstrating problem-solving skills and critical thinking while working with students.
  • Ability to participate in cross-training and competently teach Braille, Home Management/Independent Living, Assistive Technology, and Orientation and Mobility when needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to inspire students to use the skills of blindness through creative activities.
  • Proven willingness and ability to hold all students to high and realistic expectations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively when speaking and writing.
  • Ability to submit timely reports as requested to track student progress.
  • Demonstrated ability to use Socratic Questioning when working with a student.
  • Must complete AIDB online training on Deafness, Blindness, Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities within 12 months of hire.
  • Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first eighteen (18) months of employment.
  • Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment.

Salary:

$36140 - $53,274 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion)

$39,250- $59,530 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification)

$41,110- $62,307 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification)

Benefits: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance available
  • TRS retirement
  • Deferred compensation options available
  • Paid time off

Bi-Monthly Payroll (260 Days). Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Process:

Apply online at www.aidb.org.

Application Deadline:

April 27, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

1

Special Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Alexandria, VA

 

About the Office:

The United States Attorney (U.S. Attorney) for the Eastern District of Virginia has four offices which are located in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to each of these offices to prosecute criminal cases.  The district consists of more than 19,000 square miles, has a population of over six million, and includes numerous federal agencies (including the Defense Department and the CIA), military installations, and major airports.  The Office has over 100 criminal AUSAs who handle a wide variety of complex cases, including drug trafficking and money-laundering crimes, terrorism-related offenses, firearms and other violent crime offenses, cyber-crimes, environmental crimes, and a variety of fraud and white-collar offenses.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

An appointment as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) with the U.S. Attorney’s Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials.  Working in the Criminal Division, the SAUSA will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws and prepare appeals.  The candidate selected will be in the Narcotics Unit.  Prosecutors in the Office’s Narcotics Unit handle domestic drug trafficking cases, cases targeting medical professionals, cases targeting Dark Web vendors and marketplaces, and violent crime arising in the context of drug crimes.  Additionally, the Narcotics Unit investigates and prosecutes international and maritime drug trafficking cases.  The candidate selected will prosecute all types of narcotics offenses, with a focus on cases investigated by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force.

The incumbent will be hired by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General and designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in our Office.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the Virginia bar (or be eligible for admission), have at least three years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and have demonstrated the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Preferred qualifications:

At least three years’ experience litigating criminal cases in Virginia or the federal sector or in the federal courts is strongly preferred.  It is highly likely that the successful applicant will have prior criminal grand jury and/or trial experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.  This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.  In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary:

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Travel:

Travel within and outside the District may be required but should be minimal.

Application Process:

Please apply online at virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com. Application materials should include a discussion of all relevant experience, resume, a writing sample, and law school transcript.  To ensure timely consideration, please submit application materials by Wednesday, April 28, 2021.  For more information, see below link.

https://www.oag.state.va.us/our-office/employment/current-vacancies/15-about/careers/1317-assistant-attorney-general-00329

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

April 28, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

One, but additional positions may be filled if vacancies occur.

Trial Attorney

Job Location: Washington, DC

 

About the Office:

The Civil Rights Division (Division) of the Department of Justice, created by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.

The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section works to protect some of the most fundamental rights of individuals, including the right to access housing free from discrimination, the right to access credit on an equal basis, the right to patronize places of business that provide public accommodations and the right to practice one's faith free from discrimination.

The Housing and Civil Enforcement Section enforces the Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act; Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act; and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

The incumbent will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to: (1) conducting investigations to assess possible violations of the civil rights statutes mentioned above, including conducting legal and factual research, interviewing witnesses, analyzing data and evidence, and making recommendations as to whether to bring enforcement litigation; (2) handling litigation including preparing legal briefs and memoranda, preparing and responding to discovery requests, conducting extensive document review, identifying and working with expert witnesses, preparing witnesses and participating in depositions, and developing and presenting the government’s case in federal court; (3) preparing for and participating in settlement negotiations and mediations, including preparing and negotiating the terms of proposed consent decrees and settlements; (4) monitoring and enforcing compliance with judgments, settlement agreements and consent decrees; (5) recommending and reviewing private litigation for intervention or amicus participation; (6) conducting outreach to civil rights organizations, state and local governments, industry, and other stakeholders; (7) analyzing and preparing responses to inquiries from the public, testimony, legislative proposals and other written materials; and (8) coordinating as necessary in the execution of the above duties with United States Attorneys' Offices, HUD, the CFPB and other partner agencies.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and possess the minimum years of post-professional law degree experience commensurate to the grade level of eligibility, as shown below. Applicants also must have strong, demonstrated qualifications in the following areas: academic achievement; written and oral communication skills; the ability to analyze complex issues; skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with others; organizational skills; professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment. In addition, applicants must have outstanding professional references.

Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred but not required: (1) substantive knowledge and expertise in the laws enforced by HCE, including the FHA, ECOA, RLUIPA, Title II and the SCRA; (2) substantial federal court litigation and trial experience, including experience with complex electronic discovery and document management; (3) experience handling multi-party negotiations and mediations; (4) experience supervising the work of, and delegating responsibility to, attorneys and staff; and (5) demonstrated ability to manage a significant docket, handle several difficult or complex cases and matters at the same time, and meet applicable deadlines. Judicial clerkships (especially in federal court), law review, moot court, clinical experience, fair lending experience, and skill and experience working cooperatively and productively with a range of people, including complainants, witnesses, respondents, disadvantaged or disenfranchised groups, opposing counsel, judicial or administrative officials, and the staff of other agencies are also preferred.

Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.

  • GS-14 - minimum 2.5 years post-JD legal experience
  • GS-15 - minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience

Salary:

$122,530 to $172,500

Travel:

You may be expected to travel.

Application Process:

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Zone (ETZ) on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

  1. Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).
  2. Resume - Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  3. Law School Transcripts
  4. Writing Sample - A brief or comparable analytic legal exposition that is your work product. (No more than 10 pages)
  5. Assessment Questionnaire (you will be prompted to complete this when you apply online).
  6. Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). The date of your certification letter must be within three (3) years of the vacancy closing date and must be submitted with your application.
  7. Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable) - please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
  8. Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable)

To apply for this position, see page USAJOBS - Job Announcement. 

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

April 28, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Not authorized

Number of Positions Available:

1; however, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Law Student Volunteer, Fall

Job Location: Des Moines, IA

 

About the Office:

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa contains a Civil and Criminal Division. The Criminal Division prosecutes violations of federal criminal law — types of cases include, but are not limited to: mail, wire, tax and securities fraud; environmental crimes; firearm crimes; bank robbery; drug crimes; Internet predators; etc. The Civil Division attorneys act as defense counsel for government agencies and employees. Types of civil cases handled include, but are not limited to: discrimination (race, sex, age, disability, religion); bankruptcy; immigration; Federal Tort Claims Act; etc. Civil Division attorneys also act as plaintiff’s counsel in areas, which include, but are not limited to: Medicaid and Medicare fraud; the False Claims Act; and any other cases in which the United States has been injured financially or where injunctive relief is needed.

Office Website: http://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Assignments include, but are not limited to, assisting attorneys with legal research; writing pleadings; trial preparation; and drafting responsive motions, dispositive motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs. The law student volunteers will become familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Evidence, the local rules of practice for the United States District Court, and the local and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. In addition, they may attend witness interviews, meetings with investigative agents, and accompany the attorneys to observe court proceedings in cases on which they have worked or in cases of general interest in the office. Law students who qualify to practice under the district court’s student practice rules may also be assigned to handle motion hearings. Our goal is to introduce law students to the federal legal system and to help them develop their practical legal skills.

Qualifications:

Law Students with strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. U.S. citizenship required. Ability to volunteer 16-40 hours a week is required. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the office, candidates invited to interview will be expected to consent to a credit check; all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background check which requires disclosure of any drug use, law enforcement and employment records, and financial credit information.

Salary:

Uncompensated

Travel:

None

Application Process:

E-mailed applications are preferred and may be sent to david.harris2@usdoj.gov.

In your cover letter, please state location preference. Please also state whether you are interested in a position in the Criminal Division, the Civil Division, or both.

Attached to each e-mail should be a single PDF file consisting of: (1) cover letter (including availability and desired office location i.e. Des Moines, Davenport or Council Bluffs); (2) resume; (3) law school transcript; and (4) a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages)

Applications may also be mailed to:
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Southern District of Iowa
110 East Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Point of Contact:
David Harris (Human Resources Specialist)
Email: david.harris2@usdoj.gov

Fax: (515) 473-9298

Application Deadline:

April 30, 2021

Relocation Expenses:

Will not be paid

Number of Positions Available:

Up to five student volunteer opportunities may be available for fall 2021. Three students may be selected in the Des Moines office, one student in the Davenport branch office, and one student in the Council Bluffs branch office.

Opelika Regional Director

Job Location: Opelika, AL

 

About the Office:

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers with programs that range from early to senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf.

Job Description:

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

Regional Directors (RD’s) make effective leadership decisions and solve problems using sound judgment in supervising the development and coordination of specialized programs for individuals who are deaf, blind, and deafblind.  RD’s also provide strong leadership to staff (clerical, professional, contract, and volunteers) to include direct supervision, program evaluation, staff development, performance evaluations, and recruitment of new staff.  RD’s have operations and fiduciary responsibilities for their respective center (travel, payroll, requisitions, etc.).  RD’s will represent AIDB and their Regional Center at state and local consumer group activities as well as on various state and national committees.  Finally, RD’s act as primary liaison between staff and the Executive Director of Field Services.

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of our organization. You will heighten awareness of our statewide Regional Centers with community, business and philanthropic leaders. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in deaf education, visual impairments, early childhood special education, rehabilitation or a related field.
  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant and recent experience in Educational Supervision and/or Administration or other related professional supervisory experience.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in building and leading a team and operating a multi-functional center for the public.
  • Must have proven experience managing projects, meeting deadlines, and working with ambiguity.
  • Must have work history demonstrating the ability to motivate, align efforts, set goals, delegate and monitor effectively.
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of methodologies used to educate individuals who are deaf, blind and deaf-blind.
  • Must exhibit exceptional oral and written communication skills, including experience with public speaking and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in deaf education, visual impairments, early childhood special education, rehabilitation, or a related field.
  • Work history that demonstrates familiarity with AIDB units, and local, state and national organizations/agencies.
  • Three (3) years of relevant and recent experience in Educational Supervision and/or Administration or other related professional supervisory experience.
  • Three (3) years of experience in building and leading a team.

Position Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate competency in reading and writing Braille by scoring 80% or better on AIDB’s Braille Skills Assessment Inventory within the first thirty (30) months of employment.
  • Must obtain a sign language proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE according to the AIDB evaluation system within the first thirty (30) months of employment. 
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to be insured by AIDB insurance carriers.
  • Must be willing and able to a work flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends.
  • Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment.

Salary:

$50,785- $87,812 - Scale A1, Rank 04 (260 Days)  

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Available
  • Alabama State TRS Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation Options Available
  • Paid Time Off                                             

Direct deposit is required. Monthly Payroll.

This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime or compensatory provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Process:

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery. Apply at www.aidb.org.

Application Deadline:

May 12, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

1

Accommodations Manager

Job Location: Seattle, WA

 

About the Office:

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a successful manufacturing social enterprise, with over 60 years of experience in precision machining, that is committed to making jobs accessible to individuals who are blind. Our manufacturing operations center on producing an array of machined parts and plastic injection molding for various aerospace manufacturers, as well as a host of office products and hydration equipment sold to the Federal Government under the AbilityOne Program. The Lighthouse offers Contract Management Support closeout services for commercial, federal, and military customers. We also run a Contact Center, which places and receives inbound and outbound calls for a large span of assorted clients. Lastly, we operate eight AbilityOne Base Supply Centers (BSCs) up and down the west coast that offer easy customer access to Lighthouse products, direct feedback and communication with customers, and employment opportunities for individuals who are blind in geographic areas not served by larger nonprofit agencies.

If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic and engaged social enterprise that values Accessibility, Accountability, Communication, Community, Confidentiality, Respect, Safety, Teamwork, Training, and Upward Mobility, you are encouraged to apply for the below position.

Job Description:

This position ensures that employees and service recipients have the accessible equipment, tools, technology, and software, to fully participate in work activities, classes, and program services. It provides solutions to make physical environments accessible. It is responsible for maintaining a plan of continuous improvement for digital and physical environment accessibility.

This position is responsible to implement, track, evaluate, and oversee accommodation and accessibility requests for individuals with visual and hearing impairments, in accordance with Lighthouse policies, industry best practices, and legal accessibility requirements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Review individual requests for accommodation related to vision or hearing and facilitate necessary accommodation;
  • Review organizational accessibility needs and partner with internal stakeholders (Facilities, Operations, IT, etc.) to research and develop org-wide recommendations regarding accessibility and necessary accommodations, including involving Rehab Engineers, O&M Dept, ADA Centers and other professionals in the field when appropriate;
  • Develop and implement written accessibility standards for all LH facilities as needed;
  • Update and implement written Accommodations process at all LH locations;
  • Partner with and support O&M staff regarding accommodation issues related to mobility and safe travel;
  • Supervise, provide support to, and evaluate the work product of the Braille Production Specialist, and any other direct reports;
  • Consult and act as a resource to other management and staff members in setup of accessible sites, departments, and individual jobs;
  • Develop program goals and outcome measures in partnership with Director of Accommodation& Innovation;
  • Develop and monitor Accessibility budget in partnership with Director of Accommodation & Innovation;
  • Coordinate and/or conduct accessibility evaluations for employees
  • Develop and provide training for supervisors and managers about accessible environments and accommodations procedure;
  • Schedule, plan, and deliver training for board members and external stakeholders (ex. Microsoft) as requested;
  • Work cooperatively with other departments (ex. IT, Operations, and Facilities);
  • Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with community agencies and services;
  • Participate in Management Team meetings and activities;
  • Represent the Lighthouse in a positive and professional manner at all times;
  • Travel to other Lighthouse locations to implement and ensure access at each location;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of Windows applications, including MS Office suite and Internet Explorer. Knowledge of alternative browsers (Firefox, Chrome, etc.)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of adaptive software for blind and low vision users, such as ZoomText, Fusion, NVDA, and Jaws
  • Knowledge of an array of adaptive technology hardware including but

not limited to: refreshable braille displays, CCTV, talking book readers and services, OCR software, braille/qwerty note takers, electronic wayfinding devices, etc.

  • Knowledge of mobile operating systems with an emphasis in accessibility features in mobile devices (iOS, Android)
  • Ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in advocacy for accessibility issues
  • Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be dependable, while working in close coordination with program staff, supervisor, and other Lighthouse staff
  • Kind, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including preparing written materials, teaching materials, email, as well as in in-person communication, both one on one and in group settings
  • Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically about the programs and services offered by the Lighthouse
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills

Application Process:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document forms upon hire.

To submit an application for this position or for more information about the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. please visit www.lhblind.org/jobs.

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

1

DeafBlind Employee Support Services Coordinator

Job Location: Seattle, WA

 

About the Office:

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a successful manufacturing social enterprise, with over 60 years of experience in precision machining, that is committed to making jobs accessible to individuals who are blind. Our manufacturing operations center on producing an array of machined parts and plastic injection molding for various aerospace manufacturers, as well as a host of office products and hydration equipment sold to the Federal Government under the AbilityOne Program. The Lighthouse offers Contract Management Support closeout services for commercial, federal, and military customers. We also run a Contact Center, which places and receives inbound and outbound calls for a large span of assorted clients. Lastly, we operate eight AbilityOne Base Supply Centers (BSCs) up and down the west coast that offer easy customer access to Lighthouse products, direct feedback and communication with customers, and employment opportunities for individuals who are blind in geographic areas not served by larger nonprofit agencies.

If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic and engaged social enterprise that values Accessibility, Accountability, Communication, Community, Confidentiality, Respect, Safety, Teamwork, Training, and Upward Mobility, you are encouraged to apply for the below position.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate support services for Lighthouse employees or potential employees who are DeafBlind or blind and Hard of Hearing, and to make appropriate referrals to community agencies when necessary.

Responsibilities include:

  • Plan and ensure timely delivery of assigned support services to DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing blind employees
  • Provide work-related support to DeafBlind employees; understand policies and be able to explain them to DeafBlind employees
  • Know community resources including housing and refer DeafBlind employees when needed
  • Develop and maintain contacts with service providers in the Seattle area; serve as liaison
  • Coordinate with Employee and Community Services and Human Resources staff to conduct effective outreach to Lighthouse employees.
  • Support HR with recruitment of DeafBlind individuals for jobs at the Lighthouse
  • Know job openings and share with interested community members
  • Act as liaison with HR department; this might include setting up interviews, filling out forms, explaining benefits
  • Provide back-up teaching support as needed for DeafBlind Education classes on relevant topics and assist DeafBlind Community Class and Retreat Coordinator
  • Provide and support coordination of various training and development across Lighthouse including scheduling and setting up DeafBlind Awareness Training, job specific training for individuals and groups, and DeafBlind Program related training.
  • Attend and support DeafBlind Community Class
  • Attend and support DeafBlind Retreat
  • Maintain files, provide documentation, data collection, reports, and summaries as needed
  • Maintain excellent communication with Production, HR, and others who provide aspects of support and training
  • Participate in developing annual budgets and work plans

Qualifications:

  • BA or BS in Rehab, Social Services or related field (experience may substitute)
  • Strong knowledge of DeafBlind people, language, and history
  • Fluency in Protactile and ASL
  • 3 years experience in DeafBlind community, with emphasis on advocacy
  • Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and communications among diverse groups
  • Background in the areas of housing, transportation, and employment
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Flexibility to interact with people using a variety of language and communication modes
  • Demonstrated ability to advocate and support others to self-advocate
  • Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality
  • Knowledge of housing programs and community systems preferred
  • Ability to partner with community organizations effectively
  • Ability to problem solve effectively
  • Creativity & flexibility; ability to change approach as needed
  • Ability to take initiative, function autonomously and be dependable.
  • Professional demeanor
  • Ability to communicate effectively and enthusiastically about the programs and services we offer
  • Motivation to learn about DeafBlind resources locally and nationally
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet Explorer.

Application Process:

Must be willing to submit to a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document forms upon hire.

Apply online at https://lhblind.org/jobs/.

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

1

Assistant United States Attorney

Job Location: Tulsa, OK

 

About the Office:

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.

The Criminal Division’s current staff of 38 Assistant United States Attorneys and 20 support personnel investigate and prosecute all federal crimes in our jurisdiction. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma seeks an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division.

Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) located in the Criminal Division of the Northern District of Oklahoma will be responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations of federal laws such as immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, and white-collar crime. This position is part of the Criminal Division.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding office and courtroom environment. Applicants must be willing and able to try jury and non-jury cases in federal court and demonstrate the motivation and professionalism to become an accomplished trial attorney. Applicants should possess analytical ability to quickly identify and to clearly and accurately articulate critical issues in criminal investigations or pending prosecutions. Applicants should be able to demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong legal research skills. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants should also possess computer literacy skills to include experience in automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and software.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

United States citizenship is required.

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future AUSA vacancies as needed. Positions are open until filled, however, applications received by April 12, 2021 will receive first consideration. Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of positions is subject to availability of funds).

Salary:

$64,649 to $169,097 (which includes 15.95% locality pay.

Travel:

Occasional travel in the District, the state of Oklahoma, and throughout the nation is likely to be necessary. Travel requirements typically entail no more than 1-5 days per month.

Application Process:

Applications for this position must be submitted through USAJobs at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/597007500

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2021

Number of Positions Available:

Few

Customer Service Specialist

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

 

About the Office:

AIB is a private non-profit organization, which provides meaningful employment and training opportunities for Arizonans who are blind.

AIB was established in 1952 with a mission to inspire individuals who are blind to pursue their maximum potential through creating, sustaining, and improving employment while providing the highest quality products and services to our customers.  

AIB’s mission is to…

  • Inspire individuals who are blind to pursue their maximum potential through creating, sustaining, and improving employment while providing the highest quality products and services.

AIB’s vision is…

  • Every person who is blind or visually impaired, with the desire, will have meaningful, rewarding employment.

AIB’s guiding principles in our daily work activities are…

  • Do your best.
  • Do the right thing.
  • Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Job Description:

Duties include:

  • Engage to build relationships with our customers-military personnel to provide excellent customer service by inquiring about their needs, providing product information, providing quotes, and completing transactions at the Point of Sale.
  • Provide a clean, neat, and organized impression of the Base Supply Center.
  • Accurately operate the cash register and all transactions.
  • Maintain customers’ invoices and payments.
  • Monitor customers’ orders and backorders.
  • Research customers’ requests and confirm quotes.
  • Maintain the Base Supply Center (BSC) in a safe, clean, organized, and appealing manner.
  • Ensure all received merchandise is promptly stocked or issued.
  • Stock and/or distribute supplies, materials, and equipment.
  • Follow up on Open Orders, pull backstock, label and stock merchandise. 
  • Perform cycle counts.
  • Monitor and perform research of SKU’s, Essentially the Same (ETS) items and new products. 
  • Label and stock resalable items.
  • Monitor inventory in CounterPoint for inventory accuracy.
  • May be required to work overtime as necessary.
  • Comply with the policies, procedures, and regulations of AIB.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

  • Customer focused, enthusiastic, friendly, professional, and supportive to AIB employees and guests.
  • Has one year of purchasing experience or two years post-secondary education in purchasing.
  • Experience operating a computer, peripheral equipment, and office software including Microsoft Office along with other common office equipment.
  • Great verbal, listening, and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently as necessary to produce successful results.
  • Someone who is detail oriented, an empowered decision maker/solver, team oriented/collaborative, and has a positive, can do attitude.

Salary:

The position of Customer Service Specialist rate of pay is $12.15 per hour.

Great benefits available to you right away.

  • Low cost, quality medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Voluntary life insurance and short-term disability benefits.
  • AIB paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits.

Lots of paid time off, which start accruing on day one.

  • Twelve days of annual leave.
  • Twelve days of paid sick leave.
  • Ten paid holidays plus one floating holiday.

An AIB-sponsored retirement plan.

  • A 401-K plan with a generous company matching contribution.
  • Available after 90 days of employment.

Application Process:

Apply online at www.azifb.com.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

1

Blindness Skills Instructor

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM

 

Job Description:

This position will provide blindness skills training, primarily training in orientation and mobility (cane travel), personal management, assistive technology, braille, and home management to blind and visually impaired individuals. This position serves both Independent Living/Older Blind Program and Vocational Rehabilitation Program participants.

Incumbent receives client referrals from medical providers, school personnel, VR counselors, friends, family members, and other sources; meets with referred individuals to determine their needs; reviews medical documentation to determine eligibility for agency services; provides core services; develops an Independent Living Plan (ILP) for individuals requiring intensive blindness skills training; manages a budget for needed products; develops lessons; schedules regular appointments to deliver needed aids, devices, technology, and skills training in order to accomplish ILP goals; manages assigned cases using AWARE case management system; and conducts regular outreach and trainings throughout service territory.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree. Related experience would include in-depth experience with basic computer technology, assistive technology for blind and visually impaired individuals, and skills training, in addition to the ability to teach cane travel, Braille, communication skills, and other skills related to activities of daily living for blind and visually impaired individuals.

Minimum Qualification

Associate’s degree in education, social science, behavioral science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities.  Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.  Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results of the investigation.

Salary:

$16.21 - $28.21 Hourly

$33,720 - $58,673 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65.

Travel:

Work requires daily visits to client homes, secondary and post-secondary schools, and employer locations; regular exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computers, printers, scanners, and video magnifiers; and requires extensive telephone usage. Duties require lifting of typical modern desktop video magnifiers, as well as walking, standing, sitting, bending, and crawling. Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. 80% of the work is performed away from the office, traveling throughout the extended Albuquerque metropolitan area and Central New Mexico service territory, including occasional overnight travel using agency vehicles.

Application Process:

Apply online at https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant. If you are applying with a screen reader and need assistance, please contact Andrea Rivera-Smith at (505) 695-5606.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

1

Program Manager

Job Location: Birmingham, AL

 

About the Office:

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Job Description:

The AFCB Program Manager will serve as liaison to the Director and certifying board of national Structured Discovery programs to seek and maintain certification. The position will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and scheduling of staff and students, evaluating the Program while providing leadership in curricula development/implementation and development of innovative programs. The successful candidate will plan for personnel needs and cross-training; evaluate personnel assigned; conduct in-services; submit reports, remediation plans and evaluations. The position is responsible for student recruitment and takes an active role in planning, initiating and reviewing student programs for continuous improvement, resulting in successful participant outcomes. The position participates in strategic planning, marketing and public relations and in state and national meetings, workshops, presentations, conferences and consumer groups as assigned, documenting and sharing information learned. The Program Manager will learn the data entry platform, completing daily attendance and monthly consumer reports.

You will play a vital role to ensure that the Structured Discovery Philosophy is infused in every programmatic component and decision rendered and that AIDB’s culture of inclusion is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the organization.  You will be part of several teams which include: The Regional Center Case Management and Job Developer teams and the Vocational Rehabilitation team.

Qualifications:

  • Teaching, social work or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience working in a Structured Discovery Center and successful completion of six-nine months of training at a National Blindness Professional Certification Board Structured Discovery Center.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy illustrating the means to supervise, evaluate, manage and enhance the AFCB.
  • Proven comprehension of Orientation and Mobility; Assistive Technology; Braille; Social Work; Vision Rehabilitation Therapy; Rehabilitation Teaching; Job Coaching and Independent Living skills to fully implement and manage a successful Structured Discovery Program.
  • Demonstrated supervisory/administrative experience including crisis management.
  • Knowledge of federal statutes/laws in rehabilitation, workforce development, educational administration and programming, particularly regarding individuals with sensory loss.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with peer Structured Discovery Programs.
  • Demonstrated maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to participate as a contributing and responsible member of a management team approach to administration including proven excellent people skills and ability to work on multiple teams.
  • Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in education, rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation teaching, social work or a closely related field.

Position Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate competency in Braille by scoring 90% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
  • Must complete AIDB online training on Deafness, Blindness, DeafBlindness and Multiple Disabilities within 12 months of hire.
  • Upon offer of employment, the ABI/FBI record check must be completed based on the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 pursuant to Act 2002-457. A non-refundable fee of $48.15 is required at the scheduled appointment.

Salary:

$63,376-$82,911 Scale P1 Rank 61                         

(260 Days) Monthly Payroll - Direct deposit is required.

Benefits: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance available
  • TRS retirement
  • Deferred compensation options available
  • Paid time off

This is an exempt position and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Application Process:

Please apply at www.aidb.org.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Number of Positions Available:

1