[mountainstate] [leadership] : Oregon recruitment announcement
A. C. McGhee
miscwell at atlanticbb.net
Tue May 1 18:40:08 EDT 2012
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From: "Ardis Bazyn" <abazyn at bazyncommunications.com
Subject: [leadership] : Oregon recruitment announcement
Date sent: Tue, 1 May 2012 10:43:06 -0700
Below and attached is a job announcement.
STATE OF OREGON
invites applications for the position of:
Business Enterprise Program Specialist
JOB CODE:
OCB 12-0002
OPENING DATE/TIME:
04/26/12 12:00 AM
CLOSING DATE/TIME:
05/31/12 05:00 PM
SALARY:
$3,132.00 - $4,562.00 Monthly
JOB TYPE:
Permanent
LOCATION:
Portland, Oregon
AGENCY:
Commission for the Blind-Business Enterprise
Program
DESCRIPTION:
For over 50 years, the Oregon Commission for
the Blind has been an important resource for Oregonians who
experience vision loss, as well as their families, friends, and
employers. Our mission is to assist blind Oregonians in making
informed choices and decisions to achieve full inclusion and
integration in society through employment, independent living,
and social self sufficiency. Our nationally recognized programs
and expert staff work with individuals who experience vision loss
to instill confidence and build skills in all aspects of
day-to-day life: from grocery shopping to reading to surfing the
Web. We are headquartered in Portland, but have field offices
and resources available in Salem, Eugene, Bend, Redmond, Medford
and Roseburg.
Business Enterprise Program
The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers
Oregonians who are legally blind the opportunities to manage food
service and vending facilities in government buildings, as well
as in the private sector, throughout Oregon. BEP's purpose is to
create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for blind
persons who are referred to the program by the rehabilitation
staff of the agency. There are currently 25 facilities ranging
from small convenience stores to large cafeterias.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Enterprise Program Specialist
(Program Analyst I) serves as a primary coordinator for the BEP
program, providing facilitation, communication, training, support
and new site development where needed. The Specialist advises
and assists the licensed blind managers in the program in
managing food service facilities, with employer/employee
relations, inventory control, sales tactics and pricing
structures; trains, as needed, on menu planning, food
preparation, equipment care and business development; ensures
that businesses are operated according to State and Federal
regulations; helps negotiate with building managers and cafeteria
site owners; procures equipment, materials and supplies; and
assists with installing, replacing or repairing equipment and
vending machines.
QUALIFICATIONS & DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public
Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree
related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for
the knowledge and skills;
OR
Any combination of directly related industry
experience or education equivalent to five years technical-level
experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill
requirements for business or public food service administration.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Knowledge of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and
Regulations and the Oregon Revised Statutes regarding the
Business Enterprise Program is preferred, including active
participation.
Experience and knowledge of small and
entrepreneurial business operations with an emphasis on vending
and food service and management and be able to select, train and
assist individuals who are legally blind in successful management
of their units. This would also include understanding issues
that may include format accessibility, transportation, adaptive
equipment and technology, reasonable accommodations, etc.
Other desired attributes include:
Professional verbal and written communication
skills and abilities;
Attention to detail, including state and
federal reporting compliance, documentation, and record
retention;
Knowledge and experience in health and
sanitation requirements and standards for food service industry;
Commitment to customer service and addressing
critical operational concerns on a daily basis;
Direct knowledge of vending and/or food service
industries business practices and standards, finances and record
keeping;
Understanding of sales, marketing and
profit/loss performance indicators;
Knowledge and experience in healthy snack
trends;
Understanding of maintenance and repair of
equipment;
Understanding of building and location site
marketing surveys;
Knowledge of vending and business related
technology-card readers, Cantaloupe system, inventory control,
and handheld readers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This recruitment has been reopened. If you
already applied to OCB 12-0001, you need not reapply.
You must have a valid e-mail address to apply
for this job. All communication regarding your application and
status will be done by e-mail.
To apply, follow the "Apply" link above and
complete the Oregon employment application online. All
application materials must be received by the closing date and
time posted on the announcement. A resume (text or attachment)
is recommended but will not replace the work experience section
of the application.
This announcement has supplemental information
required for submission.
Important Notice
The selection process will consist of a review
of the material provided and an evaluation of experience and
training. Candidates closely matching the position's desired
attributes will be invited for an interview.
If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the
minimum qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added
to your score. To receive veterans' preference points you MUST
attach to your electronic application the following required
documentation:
a.. A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR A
letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating you
receive a non-service connected pension for the five (5) point
preference.
b.. A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND A
copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the
Dept. of Veterans' Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
For more information on veterans' preference
points click here, or visit www.oregonjobs.org , and select
veterans' preference.
The trial service period for this position is
six months.
Due to extraordinary budgetary shortfalls,
Oregon state government is continuing cost reduction measures
which can include mandatory unpaid time off (furlough days),
suspending salary step advancement and an employee contribution
to health and/or retirement benefits. Positions are subject to
these measures based upon representation and salary range.
The successful candidate for this position will
be subject to a Criminal Records Check.
The Oregon Commission for the Blind is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse
workforce with equal opportunity programs.
VISIT OUR AGENCY WEBSITE AT:
http://www.oregon.gov/BLIND
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
535 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
971-673-1588
Job #OCB 12-0002
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
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Business Enterprise Program Specialist Supplemental
Questionnaire
Your application materials, including your answers to
the below "Supplemental Questions," will be reviewed to determine
if you meet the minimum qualifications and how you meet the
desired attributes for the position to which you have applied.
Your answers to the supplemental questions must be reflected in
the work experience section of your application. Résumés (text
or attached) will not be reviewed to verify work history unless
clearly stated in the job posting. Only those individuals who
most closely match the desired attributes will be invited to an
interview.
Transcripts are required to be attached to your
application if you are using education or coursework to meet the
minimum qualifications. Transcripts must be from accredited
institution and clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and
address of the institution; 3) the degree received and; 4)
required courses completed with a passing grade. For application
purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or
original documents may be requested to validate education.
NOTE: This (transcript) requirement does not apply to
all initial applications for positions with the Oregon
Legislature or the Oregon Court System; in those branches the
requirement, if any, for transcripts is as indicated on the job
announcement.
*
1.
Which of the following best describes your highest
related level of education?
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Some College Coursework, No Degree Received
Associate's Degree
Associate's Degree and additional coursework
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
Master's Degree
Master's Degree and additional coursework
Doctorate Degree
Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
None of the Above
*
2.
If you selected "Some College Coursework, No Degree
Received" or "degree and additional coursework" in question 1,
how many upper division (300 level or higher) credit hours have
you completed? Select the Quarter/Semester hours that best
describe your completed coursework. If you did not, select N/A.
N/A
4 Quarter hours/3 Semester hours
8 Quarter hours/5 Semester hours
12 Quarter hours/8 Semester hours
16 Quarter hours/11 Semester hours
20 Quarter hours/13 Semester hours
24 Quarter hours/16 Semester hours
28 Quarter hours/19 Semester hours
32 Quarter hours/21 Semester hours
36 Quarter hours/24 Semester hours
40 Quarter hours/27 Semester hours
44 Quarter hours/29 Semester hours
45-68 Quarter hours /30-45 Semester hours
69-95 Quarter hours /46-63 Semester hours
96-143 Quarter hours /64-95 Semester hours
144-191 Quarter hours /96-127 Semester hours
192-239 Quarter hours /128-159 Semester hours
240 or more Quarter hours /160 or more Semester
hours
*
3.
If you selected "Some College Coursework, No Degree
Received" or "degree with additional coursework" in question 1,
please identify the focus of your upper division (300 or higher)
coursework. If you did not, enter N/A.
*
4.
Which of the following best describes the focus of
your degree?
Business Administration
Public Administration
Behavioral Sciences
Social Sciences
Other Related Degree
My degree is not related
I do not have a degree
*
5.
If you selected "Other Related Degree" in question 4,
please identify the focus of your degree. If you did not, enter
N/A.
*
6.
Which of the following best describes your level of
experience in business or public administration.
less than one year
one to less than two years
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years or above
None of the above
*
7.
Based on your level of experience in business or
public administration, indicate what specific areas you have
management experience in.
Food/Beverage Industry
Another type of Industry
Public program
Other
8.
If you marked "Other" in number 7, please specify what
area your experience is in.
*
9.
Which of the following best describes your level of
experience formally analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of
policies or programs?
less than 6 months
6 to 11 months
1 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
More than 4 years
None of the above
10.
Please describe your experience as it relates to
number 9.
*
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience
utilizing Microsoft software programs or other computer-based
systems to gather, track, develop, and analyze data?
less than six months
6 to 11 months
1 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
More than 4 years
None of the above
12.
Please describe your experience as it relates to
question 11.
*
13.
Which of the following best describes your direct
experience with small business operations with an emphasis on
food service management and vending?
Less than 6 months
6 to 11 months
1 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
More than 4 years
14.
Please describe your experience as it relates to
number 13.
15.
If applicable, please describe your experience working
with the Randolph-Sheppard Act Rules and Regulations.
16.
If applicable, please describe your experience working
with individuals who are blind.
* Required Question
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