Library Technician
NON APPROPRIATED FUNDS
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER #21-416
LOCATION OF POSITION: Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR), Library Center, NAS Pensacola, Fl.
OPENING DATE: 10/15/2021 CLOSING DATE: 11/05/2021
POSITION: Library Tech/NF-1411-03 SALARY: $19.00-$21.00/ PH
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full Time (Scheduled to work 35-40 hours weekly. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Eligible for ALL group benefits.)
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from applicants within the local commuting area.
DUTIES: Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and resolves problems and deviations. Trains new staff in circulation and technical services procedures and processes. Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements. Compares projected expenditures to allocations, notifying the supervisory librarian of the results. Monitors expenditures versus allocations for all monies. Ensures payment is made for materials ordered. Posts and revises library balance records and financial records, maintaining accuracy. Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report. Devises and adapts various search strategies within the library’s holdings and utilizes online databases and CD-ROM resources to provide reference services to customers. Answers more in-depth or difficult questions that require the use of outside sources. Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand. Assists supervisory librarian in developing the library marketing plan. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval. Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation. Represents the library at public relations meetings. Conducts library tours and orientations. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other text documents. Receives and transmits electronic mail and attachments. Independently carries out assignments. Accurately, and in a timely manner, resolves circulation and technical services problems and deviations. Effectively trains lower grade staff in library circulation and technical service policies and procedures. Accurately monitors library expenditures, account balances, and financial records. Effectively utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulation, technical service, and reference duties. Accurately performs descriptive cataloging. Promptly assists in developing an effective library marketing and public relations program. Efficiently produces library programs and submits after-action reports in an accurate and timely manner. Effectively uses word processing software to prepare/develop accurate and useful documents. Accurately recognizes differences in existing procedures and applications and makes choices from among established alternatives. Promptly receives and transmits electronic messages with attachments and documents as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have knowledge of established library practices and procedures, record keeping procedures, fundamental library reference sources such as encyclopedia, almanacs, dictionaries, etc. Specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have computer experience or training in computer applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet. Strong typing skills are required; must be able to type 40 words per minute. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Must be physically able to frequently lift boxes of up to 40 pounds. Must be able to reach up to 72 inches with or without the assistance of a step stool. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Successful completion National Agency Check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT: The work is performed in an office setting, pleasant surroundings, well lighted, heated and air-conditioned. Work is mostly sedentary and involves some walking, stooping, bending, and bending for long periods of time to search for books on the shelves, and carry boxes of books, and climbing step ladder. Applicant must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods while preparing correspondence, reports, inputting data to data bases, and researching data.
NOTE: As a condition of employment, selectee(s) will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 60 days of employment. This is the DOD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained. Must meet requirements for local & national background check investigations (NACI). Drug testing is a requirement for positions deemed a Test Designated Position (TDP).
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.