Floating Library Assistant (EMPLOYEE TRAINING SPECIALIST II)

JobAps; Hagerstown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leave accrual

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor seeks a Floating Library Assistant II to support library services across multiple correctional facilities, promoting literacy and educational engagement for incarcerated individuals. The role involves program preparation, facilitation, patron services, and maintaining library operations, under the supervision of Correctional Education librarians.

Work includes afternoon/evening services and collaboration with institutional staff to ensure compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Six years of experience planning and conducting employee development and training.
• Notes: Bachelor's degree plus two years experience or military education/training equivalent may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and delivery of library programs, materials, and setup to foster literacy and education.
• Assist with program facilitation, patron services, and daily library operations across facilities.
• Maintain library materials, records, and inventory to ensure accessibility and usability.
• Provide afternoon and evening library services to expand patron access.
• Collaborate with librarians, Correctional Education staff, and institutional personnel.
• Document program outcomes and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of Employee Training Specialist II - Floating Library Assistant. This is a contractual position responsible for providing teaching and learning to residents of an adult maximum correctional facility.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI)

18701 Roxbury Road

Hagerstown, MD 21746

Main Purpose of Job

The Floating Library Assistant supports the delivery of library services across multiple correctional facility libraries within the Central Region. The position assists librarians in providing access to library resources, supporting educational programming, and maintaining daily library operations that promote literacy, education, personal development, and successful community reentry for incarcerated individuals.

Working under the direction of Correctional Education librarians and leadership, the Floating Library Assistant provides operational, programmatic, and logistical support to ensure consistent access to library services and programming across participating facilities. Duties include assisting with program preparation and facilitation, supporting patron services, maintaining library materials and records, and helping ensure that libraries operate in accordance with Correctional Education policies and institutional procedures.

Library services are delivered in alignment with Correctional Education policies, institutional procedures, and the American Library Association (ALA) Standards for Library Services for the Incarcerated and Detained, supporting equitable access to information, education resources, and library programming.

POSITION DUTIES

• Program Support and Delivery: The assistant supports the preparation and delivery of library programs by organizing materials, assisting with setup, and supporting program facilitation. Programs are implemented as planned and contribute to literacy, educational engagement, and patron participation.
• Library Operations Supports: The assistant supports the preparation and delivery of library programs by organizing materials, assisting with setup, and supporting program facilitation. Programs are implemented as planned and contribute to literacy, education engagement, and patron participation.
• Patron Services: The assistant supports daily library operations by assisting with locating materials, accessing resources, and participating in library services. Interactions contribute to a welcoming and structured library environment.
• Evening Library Services and Program Support: The assistant provides afternoon and evening library services that expand patron access to library resources and programming. Services support consistent engagement during hours when access is traditionally limited.
• Collection Maintenance: Library materials are organized, shelved, and maintained to ensure accessibility and usability. The assistant supports inventory, organization, and basic upkeep of the collection.
• Record Keeping: Library records, circulation data. and program documentation are maintained accurately and in a timely manner under the direction of the supervising librarian.
• Professional Collaboration: The assistant works collaboratively with librarians, Correctional Education staff, and institutional personnel. Duties are performed in accordance with Correctional Education policies, institutional procedures, and expectations for professional conduct within a correctional environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Six years of experience planning and conducting employee development and training.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience planning, conducting or coordinating training or staff development activities for the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in education and training classification or education and training specialty codes in the education and training field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with adult learners or underserved populations
• Experience supporting educational programs or group activities
• Experience working in secure or institutional environments
• Strong organizational and communication skills

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.

BENEFITS

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.