Administrative Support Specialist / Reader (for Visually Impaired Employee)

The Administrative Support Specialist / Reader will provide individualized reading, proofreading, and administrative support to a blind federal employee in a remote setting. The role involves reading inaccessible materials, reviewing documents produced by assistive technology, and supporting routine clerical tasks in accordance with federal accessibility and confidentiality standards.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include reading printed and electronic materials, proofreading documents, retrieving and organizing files, conducting minor research, and supporting clerical tasks such as document preparation and filing.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of how to work with blind and low-vision individuals, reading service techniques, and assistive technology for blind individuals. They will also possess strong organizational habits, exceptional oral communication skills, and the ability to interpret and describe visual or non-verbal content.

Requirements

• Knowledge of how to work with blind and low-vision individuals
• Knowledge of reading service techniques for individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
• Knowledge of assistive technology for blind individuals (e.g., screen readers)
• Skill in proofreading and editing digital documents
• Skill in summarizing and condensing information from complex materials
• Skill in typing and keyboarding at a professional level
• Ability to interpret and describe visual or non-verbal content
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
• Ability to perform minor research tasks for inaccessible content
• Ability to organize documents and assist with light filing
• Ability to understand and work with professional terminology
• Ability to perform general clerical tasks accurately and efficiently

Benefits

• Telework available
• Must be able to support Pacific Time work hours
• U.S. citizenship required
• Employment Classification Eligibility — Non-Exempt
• No relocation benefits