Library Technician NF-03.

Obsolete Site; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Army NAF at Fort Benning seeks a library technician to perform a broad range of public and technical services. You will handle circulation, reference, cataloging, acquisitions, and system maintenance, while training staff in technician duties. The role may involve branch supervision and physical tasks such as lifting heavy items.

The position emphasizes adherence to internal controls, background checks, and weekend or night shifts as needed. A one-year related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in library or related information services.
• Candidate must clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities pertaining to the position.

Responsibilities

• Public service duties including circulation, reference, database searching, and interlibrary loans.
• Technical services duties including cataloging, ordering, receiving, processing, and de‑acquisitioning of library materials.
• Maintenance of standard office software and library systems; training others in library technician duties.
• Administrative management duties; may lead a branch library or a department.
• May perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy items like books or journals.

Skills

Library experience

Public service skills

Tools

Integrated Library System

Office software

Job description

• Incumbent is responsible for or performs a wide variety of public service duties: circulation, reference/reader's advisory, database searching, collection maintenance, programming, marketing, displays/publicity, interlibrary loans, reserves.
• Responsible for a wide variety of technical service duties: cataloging/copy cataloging, ordering/ receiving/ processing/ accounting for and de-acquisitioning of library materials, shelf inventories; and/or a wide variety of systems application.
• Maintenance which may include standard office software, basic Integrated Library System and PC management. Trains others in the performance of library technician duties.
• Performs selected administrative management duties to include ensuring internal controls are in place in public services and/or technical services. May manage a branch library or serve as a lead departmental library technician.
• Incumbent may perform physical exertion such as long periods of standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing of loaded trucks; and recurring lifting of heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Duties

• Incumbent is responsible for or performs a wide variety of public service duties: circulation, reference/reader's advisory, database searching, collection maintenance, programming, marketing, displays/publicity, interlibrary loans, reserves.
• Responsible for a wide variety of technical service duties: cataloging/copy cataloging, ordering/ receiving/ processing/ accounting for and de-acquisitioning of library materials, shelf inventories; and/or a wide variety of systems application.
• Maintenance which may include standard office software, basic Integrated Library System and PC management. Trains others in the performance of library technician duties.
• Performs selected administrative management duties to include ensuring internal controls are in place in public services and/or technical services. May manage a branch library or serve as a lead departmental library technician.
• Incumbent may perform physical exertion such as long periods of standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing of loaded trucks; and recurring lifting of heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, visit: www.sss.gov.
• Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2. to include a Tier 1 background investigation.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• One year of work experience that equipped the applicant with practical knowledge of library or related information services, tools, and methods and procedures.
• Experience must have been gained at the next lower level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 pm EST on 10/26/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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