Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Camp HillPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4406721) ApplyCorrections Library Assistant - SCI Camp HillSalary$39,003.00 - $58,211.00 AnnuallyLocation Cumberland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-77753-25350DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsDivisionCR CAM Ed AdOpening Date03/04/2024Closing Date3/18/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code25350Position Number00051363UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA1Pay GroupST04Bureau / Division Code00111563Bureau / DivisionDepartment of Corrections / State Correctional Institution, Camp Hill EducationWorksite Address2500 Lisburn RoadWorksite AddressP.O. Box 8837CityCamp Hill, PennsylvaniaZip Code17001Contact NameTrisha PrattContact Phone717.317.5339Contact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONAre you ready to start the next chapter of your career and have an interest in books and library work ? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Corrections Library Assistant. The purpose of this position is the responsibility of monitoring and supporting the daily operations of the Library at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill. If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you! DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe Corrections Library Assistant supervises all operations of the institutional library in the absence of the Librarian by creating and maintaining a clean and safe environment that promotes reading and learning for inmates. In addition, this employee assists the Librarian in training, scheduling, hiring, and terminating inmate library personnel. Job duties entail overseeing inmate work crews and completing inmate attendance and progress reports, answering questions from the inmate population and institutional staff pertaining to library resources and programs, completing daily callouts for inmates, and maintaining accountability for inmates by ensuring appropriate discipline and security guidelines are met. Additional duties include replying to inmate correspondence and processing the library mail, keeping all library equipment in proper functioning order, verifying, and maintaining the denied publication list, and visiting the restricted housing unit so that inmates have access to a circulation and inventory of books. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00051363) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week
Work hours are 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Saturday to Wednesday, with 30-minute lunch (Thursday and Friday off).
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of clerical experience ;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 How many years of full-time clerical (or higher level) experience do you possess?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answered this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – RECEIVE, SORT, UPDATE MATERIAL
Receive, sort, and update holdings in the integrated library system (ILS) of U.S. and Pennsylvania government documents received by the State Library of Pennsylvania. Create item records in the library's online system if none exist. File claims for missing documents. Shelve and pull superseded U.S. government documents that are received from the Government Printing Office (GPO) in a timely manner. Receive and update holdings in ILS for the newspapers obtained by the State Library of Pennsylvania. Bundle and organize newspapers alphabetically in the public areas of the library reading room.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience entering, sorting, and updating information in a library electronic recordkeeping system; OR I have organized and maintained current and outdated documents or records in a library setting.
B. I have experience entering, sorting, and updating information in an electronic recordkeeping system, such as Microsoft Access, etc. OR I have organized and maintained current and outdated documents or records.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data management.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to electronic and/or hard copy documents or records.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PREPARE/SHIP MATERIALS
Prepare library materials for a quarterly shipment to document depositories located throughout Pennsylvania.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing library materials for shipment by organizing the shipping boxes, printing labels from an established list, and coordinating the movement of the boxes with the mail staff.
B. I have experience preparing non-library materials for shipment, printing labels, OR coordinating the movement of material.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical science or collection management,
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to preparing or shipping material.
The type(s) or materials you prepared for shipping.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMMUNICATION
Gathers information from coworkers, vendors, other personnel, or the public to determine and provide appropriate responses/materials to related inquiries or requests.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience gathering information from coworkers, vendors, other personnel, or the public IN A LIBRARY SETTING to determine and provide appropriate responses/materials to related inquiries or requests.
B. I have experience gathering information from coworkers, vendors, other personnel, or the public in an environment OTHER THAN A LIBRARY SETTING to determine and provide appropriate responses/materials to related inquiries or requests.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public relations.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
The setting in which you interacted with coworkers, vendors, other personnel or the public.
The actual duties you performed related to communication.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
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