Requisition No: 828228

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I-70047347-POLK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70047347

Salary: 34,320.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2024

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Library Technical Assistant I – 70047347

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Polk Correctional Institution in the Education Department.

Salary Rate: $34,320.00 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes inmate requests pertaining to general and law library service.
• Ensures the library is available to the inmates a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Assigns research duties to inmate clerks.
• Answers requests and grievances within mandatory time limits.
• Performs photocopying.
• Supervises activities of inmate aides and clerks.
• Reviews research aides’ responses to requests.
• Monitors check out and return of library materials.
• Monitors interlibrary loan processing.
• Monitors use of copy machine.
• Ensures accuracy of records.
• Evaluates clerk performance for gain time review.
• Initiates appropriate disciplinary action.
• Documents provision of library services.
• Collects data and compiles reports for librarian approval.
• Forwards law library invoices.
• Forwards charge forms.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Manage the resources of the library in accordance with the rules and statutes in place.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the procedures for classifying, cataloging, and using authority files for library materials.
• Ability to maintain book collections.
• Ability to perform acquisitions processes for print or non-print library materials.
• Ability to assist users in locating and using materials.
• Ability to perform basic circulation functions according to established procedures.
• Ability to maintain assigned card catalog or data base collections.
• Ability to edit bibliographic records for format and spelling.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of Clerical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.