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SUMMARY
Arcticom, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Reader Support Specialist to assist an employee who is blind. For the purposes of this PWS the term Reader shall be used for this position. The mission of the reader is to facilitate effective resources to seamlessly integrate the employee into any work-related environment.
The distinguishing feature of the Reader Support Specialist is their autonomous provision of services directed by the employee in need, demonstrating a high degree of professional autonomy and integrity. Arcticom supports this Global Talent Management (GTM) Bureau contract, yet services are frequently provided to bureaus outside GTM, emphasizing the necessity for a strong functional knowledge of the Department of State's operations. The reader employs critical thinking skills to ensure barrier-free access, providing support without taking ownership of the work product.
The position works independently or as a member of a team at the direction of the government which is directly related to the business operation of GTM.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned
Accessibility Support:
The work under this task will take place in the following location(s):
The work will be performed at the Department of State, and Department of State annexes and at approved telework locations in the Washington, DC metro area, Domestic field offices and other State Department facilities within the Continental United States (CONUS) as well as Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)
Educational Background:
Additional Qualifications
Audio Description and Sight Translations:
Language Proficiency Across Registers:
Visual Descriptions and Transcription:
Accessibility Services:
Room Accessibility:
NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunities to move about.
DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding the Department of Transportation’s “safety-sensitive” functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is self-managed and works at the direction of the government and is directly related to the business operation supporting the customer’s objectives.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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