LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

NON APPROPRIATED FUNDS

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER #22-002

 

LOCATION OF POSITION: Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR), Library Center, NAS Pensacola, Fl.

 

OPENING DATE: 01/07/2022                                                                CLOSING DATE: 01/14/2022

 

POSITION: Library Tech/NF-1411-02                                                      SALARY: $12.00-$13.00/ 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 current NASP Library Personnel only.

 

DUTIES: Is responsible for all circulation service operations. Assists in the training of new library aids and technicians on circulation task. Independently performs circulation and registration duties by implementing established procedures for circulation functions. Maintains automated and/or manual circulation files to include all charged-out materials, user database files, registration files, reserves, document delivery, interlibrary loans, lost items, and overdues. Implements established procedures for overdue materials. Makes arrangements with customer for replacement of lost or damaged items, following relevant AFIs and local guidance. Using established procedures, maintains reserve an interlibrary loan services and does follow-up to ensure all requests are accurately fulfilled. Maintains and compiles up-to-date library statistics on circulation, attendance, reference services to library customers by locating required information using standard library reference tools, passing more difficult requests to the appropriate staff member. Explains the Dewey Decimal Classification System and general management of library resources to customers. Explains the library rules, regulations, circulation procedures, and entitlements to library users and volunteers. Assists library users with library equipment. Assist the supervisory librarian in developing and implementing programs and the marketing and publicity of library services and events. Prepares displays. Recommends titles for possible inclusion in the collection. Utilizes the online public access catalog and prepare subject bibliographies. Performs routine clerical task. Picks up, sorts, and distributes library mail. Uses varied and advance functions of word processing software to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents. Receives and transmits electronic mail with attachments. Assists with the technical services process as needed. Assist in conducting tours and group orientations. Refers difficult questions/problems concerning work processes to the appropriate staff member. Provides prompt and efficient circulation assistance. Effectively assists in training new staff in circulation service procedures. Courteously assists users in circulation and reference transactions. Effectively administers reserve and interlibrary loan services. Promptly and effectively assists in developing and implementing programs. Properly and promptly performs routine clerical tasks. Courteously receives and greets visitors and answer their questions. Promptly and courte0usly answers telephone calls. Effectively administers overdue notification system. Accurately maintains library statistics. Effectively uses word processing software. Accurately recognizes differences in existing procedures and application and makes choices form among established alternatives. Promptly receives and transmits electronic messages and attachments as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have 1 year specialized experience in a library that provided specific knowledge of library rules, policies, and procedures for circulation and technical service. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to perform computer data processing. Must have experience in a library that provides the applicant with general knowledge of standard library rules, policies, and procedures in circulation series. Must have typing experience. 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 of a National Agency Check is required. Must possess skill in dealing with the public.

 

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.