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LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I - 48007050 (BLIND SERVICES) Date: May 15, 2024 Location: DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 828808 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I - 48007050 (BLIND SERVICES)Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 48007050 Salary: $34,288.60 - $37,717.46 Annually Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICESLOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY. ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING. THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA CAREER SERVICE (CS) OPPORTUNITY. Pending Reclassification to a Librarian Specialist Job Description: This position is located within the Division of Blind Services, Braille & Talking Book Library. The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance expectations – sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee must always promote and demonstrate a positive work environment. The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The incumbent will demonstrate accountability and support towards the goals of the agency leadership and communicate the same to other employees. This includes support to leadership on all program related actions and activities, and as otherwise directed. Model, demonstrate, and guide other employees in the use of the principles of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Overall Duties and Responsibilities:
Work under broad supervision and within time restraints.
Will assist customers of the library in the most effective use of the service, always following all safety standards.
Will be required to assume responsibility as the staff liaison to share the Bureau’s clientele and works with customers via the telephone, in person and via electronic communications.
Utilizes a variety of bibliographic tools including, but not limited to the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS), the Florida Electronic Library, print and online resources from the National Library Service (NLS) of the Library of Congress and print and online resources prepared by the Bureau and network partners across the country.
Call new patrons and welcome them to the library.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Works with the other Librarian Specialist(s).
Works with new applications for service from individual patrons and from the sub-regional libraries and will verify certification and enter all pertinent data into the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS) related to the customer’s service needs and desires and will maintain the Bureau’s paper copy of all certified applications according to the standards of the National Library Service of the Library of Congress and the Information Security Policy of the Division of Blind Services.
Assist patrons with requests.
The employee may process all patron transfers in and out of the State of Florida for the library.
As needed, the employee will be available to assist in public relations, and outreach activities on behalf of the Bureau in working with various organizations.
Helps to coordinate the work of volunteers assigned to the Customer Services Section.
File applications.
Assist the department with projects.
Cover other positions as needed.
Answer inbound calls to the library.
Performs other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products.
Working knowledge of the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS).
Ability to understand general working parameters of a library that specializes in blind and visually impaired customers.
Work well under tight time restrictions.
Ability to communicate successfully both orally and in writing.
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 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 collection(s).
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.
To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:
All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.
The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed
to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and
improving employment outcomes.
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.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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Daytona Beach
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