Library Technical Assistant

Library Technical Assistant I

Requisition No: 874782

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Position location:

Florida State Prison in the Education Department.

Section:
This is a Career Service position. The mission of the Library Technical Assistants at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to support the educational and rehabilitative efforts of the institution by providing inmates with access to a variety of informational, educational, and recreational reading materials.

This position is not a telework position and requires reporting to the FDC office in the area served.

• Processes inmate requests and grievances related to general and law library services, ensuring timely responses and availability of the library for a minimum of 25 hours per week.
• Supervises and assigns research duties to inmate clerks and aides, monitors their activities, evaluates their performance for gain time review, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitors the check‑out and return of library materials, interlibrary loan processing, and use of the copy machine, ensuring accuracy of records.
• Performs photocopying, maintains inventory of supplies, and manages library resources in accordance with rules and statutes.
• Collects data, compiles reports for librarian approval, and forwards law library invoices and charge forms.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition‑Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System.
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member’s distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.

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.

Background Screening Requirement

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

Employment Eligibility

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I‑9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

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.

RAIFORD, FL 32083; RAIFORD, FL 32026

People First Service Center: (Mon - Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time). Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.