VOLUNTEER SERVICES SPECIALIST - 48007048(BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 836796 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: VOLUNTEER SERVICES SPECIALIST - 48007048(BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007048 

Salary:  $33,760.00 to $37,136.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/01/2025 

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA CAREER SERVICE (CS) OPPORTUNITY. 

Job Description:

The incumbent in this position will, under structured supervision, work as a member of the Production Services Team and will work in the area of audio materials production at the Braille and Talking Book Library within the Division of Blind Services in Daytona Beach, Florida.

 Examples of Work:

• Assure the timely and accurate duplication of recorded materials in both the audiocassette and digital cartridge formats.
• Manage scheduling the work, the maintenance of the unit’s equipment, the recycling process for the media and the overall flow of materials through the unit.
• Follow the quality assurance policies and standards of the National Library Service (NLS) of the Library of Congress.
• Train and supervise the volunteers who are assigned to the unit and work with them to make sure that their time is optimized and used efficiently. 
• Responsible for producing braille labels for materials and will provide this service when needed for items not requiring duplication.
• The employee in this position must always model a high level of safety awareness when working with equipment. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of library experience.
• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the services of the Braille and Talking Book Library. 
• Ability to pay attention to detail. 
• Be competent with technology and be proficient in or able to learn digital recording and/or editing software.
• Be willing to continually train on current processes and protocols.  

• Ability to maintain organization and demonstrate effective organizational skills. 
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• The employee in this position should have a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and should thoroughly understand the proper use of equipment in the unit. 
• The employee in this position should have good communication skills and be able to articulate the needs of the unit with the volunteers assigned to that area. 
• The employee in this position must also be able to walk, stand, bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift a maximum of 25 pounds safely and easily.
• The employee in this position must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance expectations sometimes under stressful conditions. 
• The employee in this position must interact courteously with others.
• The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first. 
• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. 
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.  Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application. 
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214). 
• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. 

The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.