In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Demonstrates ability to complete analytical assignments independently, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when management guidance is needed.
• Effective workload management, with reliable tracking of deadlines, deliverables, outstanding questions, and follow-up commitments.
• Consistent attention to accuracy, completeness, and clear presentation in written materials, data entry, reports, and public communications.
• Ability to communicate progress proactively, identify barriers early, and propose practical solutions.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to supervisory direction and constructive feedback, including applying corrections consistently to subsequent work.
• Strong writing skills, including preparing concise reports, professional correspondence, and accessible materials for varied audiences.
• Ability to maintain organized records and use spreadsheets, reporting databases, and collaboration tools to support accurate reporting.
• Knowledge of issues affecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with commitment to self-determination, meaningful participation, and respectful engagement.
• Ability to research, develop, update, and deliver content / curriculum for in-person, virtual, and hybrid trainings/seminars/presentations on a variety of topics specified in State Council on Developmental Disabilities State Plan to individuals with IDD, family members, professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Create and utilize evaluation tools (e.g. polls, informal feedback, questionnaires and training evaluations) to analyze and measure the effectiveness of State Plan activities, and to assess gaps and needs.
• Occasionally attend board/committee meetings in-person or virtually when necessary.
• Bilingual reading, speaking and writing skills. Spanish strongly preferred, but not required.
