Job opening: Library Aid
Salary: $16 - 21 per hour
Published at: Aug 25 2023
Employment Type: Intermittent
About the position: This position will be assigned to the 30 FSS/Force Development Flight Library.
Duties
Checks condition of books in designated areas, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review by a librarian, and performs minor mending. Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials according to the various systems used in libraries and ensures all materials are reshelved in correct order. Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned library materials for circulation and reference according to established procedures. As assigned, reviews library's collection to ensure library materials are maintained in correct order in their assigned areas. Assists with automated and manual circulation duties, registering and deleting users, charging and discharging library materials, taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans, and checking to ensure those requests are filled. Assists with annual inventory of collection. Assists with processing overdues. Following established procedures, assists with the library procurement/acquisition process.
Assists users in locating books and information in card catalogs, databases, and on the shelves, referring difficult questions to higher staff members. Explains library rules to users and ensures that users observe library rules.
Assists in implementing programs, publicity, and the marketing of library services. Performs routine clerical tasks such as answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring callers or visitors to the appropriate staff member. Assists in maintaining and updating library statistics and filing. Uses a variety of word processing software to prepare and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents.
Performs other related duties as assigned
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12107178
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/01/2023
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must possess skill in dealing with the public.
Must have experience in responsible clerical or office work of any kind that demonstrates the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position.
Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to perform simple computer data processing. Typing skills are desirable.
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.
Position is a position of trust.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address Vandenberg Force Development Flight
30 FSS/FSCN
747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109
Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261
US
- Name: Vandenberg NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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