Library Services Support Specialist - #BVI00363

Virginia AG; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia AG is seeking a Library Services Support Specialist to provide adaptive equipment and materials for clients who are blind or vision impaired. The role focuses on inventory, education services, and reader advisory support within the Department for Blind and Vision Impaired.

You will handle education services inventory, equipment distribution, and records, working to ensure accurate shelving, packaging, and timely shipping of materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in Storekeeping and Inventory Control.
• Experience with computer software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Education Services Inventory and Circulation.
• NLS Equipment management.
• Records and Reports.
• Reader Advisor Support.
• Shelving and organizing materials with 95% accuracy.
• Pack and ship materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organizational

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Storekeeping systems

Inventory control systems

Software & database experience

Job description

Title: Library Services Support Specialist - #BVI00363

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range: Starting Salary high $30,000s up to mid $40,000s commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location:Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website:https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

We’re looking for a driven Library Services Support Specialist to help deliver the adaptive tools and materials that keep our clients learning, engaged, and equipped for success. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to have you join our team!

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful, mission driven impact
• Collaborative and supportive work culture

Job Duties:

Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) provide services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.

We are seeking a Library Services Support Specialist - #BVI00363 to provide the appropriate and adequate provision of adaptive equipment and materials to persons who are blind and vision impaired.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Education Services Inventory and Circulation
• NLS Equipment
• Records and Reports
• Reader Advisor Support
• Assists with shelving and organizing materials with 95% accuracy on an ongoing basis
• Ability to package material and ship.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training/Experience:

• Training and experience in Storekeeping
• Training and experience in Inventory Control
• Computer Software and Database Experience

Working Knowledge:

• Inventory Control Systems

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Organizational
• Data entry
• Verbal and written communication

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working a library, resource center, or related field.
• Equipment handling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to keep records.

Special Instructions

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.