LIBRARY ASSISTANT IV - HILO, HAWAII ISLAND

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 37,196 - 47,106; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Hawaii is seeking a Library Assistant III to perform complex library support work in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have relevant library experience and possess strong clerical skills. Responsibilities include supervising library support activities and providing essential support to library operations. The salary ranges from $3,333 to $4,221 per month based on qualifications. This position may require in-person interviews and other assessments as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical work experience demonstrating knowledge of spelling and arithmetic.
• Experience in library support activities is required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex library support work.
• Supervise and participate in library support activities.
• Provide non-professional support for the library.

Skills

Clerical skills

Library terminology

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant library experience

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0046

This vacancy is with the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Salary

$3,333 to $4,221 per month (SR-9, Step C to I).

Note

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Independently performs complex library support work; supervises and participates in performing moderately complex library support work; provides all non-professional support for a library; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Legal Authorization To Work

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.

General Experience

One (1) year of clerical work experience which demonstrated knowledge of spelling and arithmetic; the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately. This experience must also demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform various clerical procedures, operate various kinds of office equipment, and deal with others in a tactful and polite manner, or must have been at least comparable to the Library Assistant II level.

The Library Assistant II performs simple and repetitive clerical or manual library routines in accordance with established procedures and performs other related duties as assigned.

Specialized Experience

One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (e.g., circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources, etc.) and which demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.

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

The Library Assistant III performs moderately complex clerical and related library support work and performs other related duties as assigned.

Substitutions Allowed

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

Other Information

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 participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

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