Library Technician V - Manoa, Oahu

Recruitment Number

25-0223

This vacancy is located at the University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus. The recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill a current vacancy, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

$3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Perform highly complex library support work; supervise and participate in performing complex library support work; and/or perform substantive technical/paraprofessional library support work which requires knowledge and understanding of techniques used in one or more of the basic elements of library sciences; and perform other related duties as assigned.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

One (1) year of clerical work experience which demonstrated knowledge of spelling and arithmetic and the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately. This experience must also demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform various clerical procedures, operate various kinds of office equipment, and deal with others in a tactful and polite manner;

or must have been at least comparable to the Library Assistant II level. The Library Assistant II performs a number of simple and repetitive clerical or manual library routines in accordance with established procedures and performs other related duties as assigned.

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (e.g., circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources, etc.) and which demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.

This experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.

At least one year of the required specialized experience must have been comparable to the Library Assistant IV level. The Library Assistant IV independently performs complex library support work, supervises and participates in performing moderately complex library support work, provides all non-professional support for a school library, and performs other related duties as assigned.

For certain positions, supervisory aptitude may be required. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments;

or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations, please call  for assistance.

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..