Library Technician V - Hawaii Community Correctional Center - Hilo, Hawaii

Recruitment Number: 23-0471
This vacancy is with the Department of Public Safety at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center in Hilo.

Salary: $3,606 to $4,563 per month (SR-11, Step C to I)
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Responsibilities
Performs highly complex library support work; supervises and participates in performing complex library support work; and/or performs 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 performs other related duties as assigned.

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 year of clerical work experience demonstrating knowledge of spelling and arithmetic; ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions; compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform various clerical procedures, operate office equipment, and deal with others in a tactful and polite manner.
• Experience must be comparable to the Library Assistant II level.

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in a library involving circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and application of library terminology, practices, policies, and procedures; understanding of the organization of library materials.
• Knowledge of elements related to bibliographic description, catalog card format, standard library tools and reference sources; classification schemes such as Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress.

At least one year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Library Assistant IV level.

Library Assistant IV responsibilities: 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; performs other related duties as assigned.

Required for certain positions. Demonstrated aptitude or potential through supervisory roles, completion of supervision training, or favorable appraisals indicating supervisory potential.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Requirements: ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 80 pounds assisted by another person or equipment.

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements apply.

Applicants must meet federal PREA requirements. They must not have engaged in sexual abuse, been convicted of sexual activity with force or coercion, been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged, or be subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or harassment.

Applicants conditionally offered employment will be subject to drug screening and an intensive background check, as required by Federal, State, or local laws and departmental policy. Applicants will be responsible for any associated costs.

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 in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise in the selection process, call 808‑587‑1111 for assistance.