FDC-LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I-70047345-LOWELL CI, OCALA, FL

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Library Technical Assistant to support library operations at a correctional institution. In this role, you will process inmate requests, supervise clerks, and ensure the library is accessible for a minimum of 25 hours per week. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational environment within the correctional system while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition-free college courses. If you are passionate about library services and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in library services.

Responsibilities

• Processes inmate requests for library services.
• Supervises activities of inmate aides and clerks.
• Maintains inventory of library supplies.

Skills

Library Services

Supervision

Data Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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FDC-LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I-70047345-LOWELL CI, OCALA, FL

Date: May 6, 2025

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Requisition No:852427

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I-70047345-LOWELL CI, OCALA, FL

Library Technical Assistant I – 70047345

This advertisement is for an Career Service position located at Lowell Corretional Institution in the Education Department.

Salary Rate: $35,349.60 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes inmate requests pertaining to general and law library service.
• Ensures the library is available to the inmates a minimum of 25 hours per week
• Assigns research duties to inmate clerks.
• Answers requests and grievances within mandatory time limits.
• Performs photocopying.
• Supervises activities of inmate aides and clerks.
• Reviews research aides’ responses to requests.
• Monitors check out and return of library materials.
• Monitors interlibrary loan processing.
• Monitors use of copy machine.
• Ensures accuracy of records.
• Evaluates clerk performance for gain time review.
• Initiates appropriate disciplinary action.
• Documents provision of library services.
• Collects data and compiles reports for librarian approval.
• Forwards law library invoices.
• Forwards charge forms.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Manage the resources of the library in accordance with the rules and statutes in place

BENEFITS:

• 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:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must posses 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.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

OCALA, FL, US, 32674 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 OCALA, FL, US, 34482

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time