FDC-OPS LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I-70910116-OKALOOSA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, CRESTVIEW, FL

Requisition No: 551264 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-OPS LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I-70910116-OKALOOSA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, CRESTVIEW, FL

Position Number: 70910116 

Salary:  $13.50 HOURLY 

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2022 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

OPS Library Technical Assistant – 70910116 

This advertisement is for an OPS position located at Okaloosa Correctional Institution in the Education Department. 

SALARY: $13.50 HOURLY

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Processes inmate requests pertaining to general and law library service.
•    Opens library a minimum of 25 hours per week.
•    Picks up and returns request to the mail room.
•    Makes cell-front visits to pick up and return inmates’ legal documents. 
•    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.
•    Monitor’s use of copy machine.
•    Ensures accuracy or records.
•    Evaluates clerk performance for gain time review. 
•    Initiates appropriate disciplinary action. 
•    Document’s provision of library services.
•    Collects data and compiles reports for librarian approval.
•    Forwards law library invoices.
•    Forwards charge forms.
•    Maintains inventory of supplies. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•    Knowledge of the procedures for classifying, cataloging, and using authority files for library materials.
•    Ability to conduct routine bibliographic searches for print or non-print 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 operate equipment, such as video display terminals and microfiche readers. 
•    Ability to communicate effectively. 
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    A high school diploma or its equivalent. 

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 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.