LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Ca State Prison, Corcoran; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The Library Technical Assistant (LTA) (Safety) at California State Prison, Corcoran, handles duties in the institution's library collections, potentially in satellite libraries, enabling incarcerated individuals to access resources. This full-time role offers a fast vesting pension, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits as part of California state employment.

Applicants must meet eligibility and background requirements; formal application materials should be submitted with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic library work principles and cataloging.
• Familiarity with standard library tools and data processing related to libraries.

Responsibilities

• Support library operations for the institution's library collections.
• Assist incarcerated persons in accessing library services in satellite libraries.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Attention all current and aspiring LibraryAssistants! Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? If so, we have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

The Library Technical Assistant (LTA) (Safety) wil l perform the f ollowing duties in accordance with the State Personnel Board classification specification with in the Inst itu tion's Legal or General Library collections. These duties may be performed in a lib rary that is staffed by a Senior librarian or Librarian, or the LTA may fac ilitate incarcerated personsaccess to libraries by performing these duties in a satellite library without cont i nuous active supervision from an education administrator , a Senior Librarian or Librarian .

Eligibility

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information" section below and be sure to follow all instructions .

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on your application.

Background Investigation and Eligibility Requirements

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Working Conditions

You will find additional information about the job in the .Working Conditions

This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach.CSP-Corcoran4001 King AveCorcoran, Ca. 93212

CSP-CORCORAN offers an on-site fitness center.

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Elementary principles of professional library work and use of standard library tools; classification and cataloging techniques employed in fiction materials and precataloging techniques employed in nonfiction materials; library practices and procedures; data processing and research techniques related to library work; and library materials, including governmental publications, pamphlets, newspapers, manuscripts, periodicals, films, and microfilms.Willingness to create and promote and equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Application Requirements

Application must include a valid email address and/or contact number.

Application must include the job title for which you are applying.

You must submit a complete and thorough application. Do not leave anything blank including, but not limited to hours/weeks worked, start/end dates, and all experience/education relating to the Minimum Qualifications stated in the classification specification, including duties performed.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the screening out of your application.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD 678).