JOB OPENING IN DES MOINES

Library, IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND Job Posting August 25, 2008STATE OF IOWADEPARTMENT FOR THE BLINDSenior Services Specialist for the Blind 3

The Iowa Department for the Blind is recruiting applicants for thefollowing Merit-Exempt position:Supervisor Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Supervises half of Library operations. Oversees work of 10-15 permanentand temporary employees. Oversees circulation unit, including patronservices, circulation processes, shelving, collection development andmaintenance, machine lending and maintenance activities, and theautomated circulation system for National Library for the Blind andPhysically Handicapped Regional Library. Coordinates unit activitieswith other library and agency activities.

Bachelor's degree required; Masters in Library and Information Scienceor related field preferred. Three years of supervisory experience orproject management preferred.

SALARY RANGE - Plan 000 - Grade 32: $50,377.60 - $77,896.00 annually.

HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Travel required.

LOCATION: Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2364

For further information, contact Karen A. Keninger, ProgramAdministrator at (515) 281-1367 or karen.keninger@blind.state.ia.us. Toapply, please send a letter of application and resume to:Allen Harris, Director Iowa Department for the Blind524 Fourth StreetDes Moines, IA 50309Allen.harris@blind.state.ia.us Electronic submissions will be accepted. Applications must be receivedby 5:00 p.m. On Friday, September 12, 2008.

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