What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Laurel Highlands position at State of Pennsylvania?
Salary : $41,467.00 - $59,384.00 Annually
Location : Somerset County, PA
Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : CS-2025-19177-25350
Department : Department of Corrections
Division : CR LAU Ed
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 25350
Position Number : 00231729
Union : AFSCME
Bargaining Unit : A1
Pay Group : ST04
Bureau / Division Code : 00114440
Bureau / Division : State Correctional Institution at Somerset
Worksite Address : 5706 Glades Pike
City : Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 15501
Contact Name : Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone : 717.562.5736
Contact Email : cschmucker@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you committed to fostering a secure environment that supports rehabilitation and personal growth for inmates? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated and skilled Corrections Library Assistant. In this vital role, you will oversee and assist with the daily operations of the library at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands. Do not miss out on this rewarding opportunity, apply today and discover the exciting future that awaits you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the library, ensuring its smooth and efficient functioning. You will monitor adherence to facility, agency, and library policies by both inmate workers and patrons while assisting them in accessing and using various library resources. You will provide guidance to inmate workers and support the librarian with tasks like training, scheduling, hiring, and managing the termination process for inmate workers. Additionally, you will oversee the general, law, and housing unit library services, coordinating daily inmate callouts for library access and ensuring proper accountability for authorized inmates in the library. You will also assist with circulating library materials, processing interlibrary loan requests, and ensuring that book requests are in line with the approved publication list. Your responsibilities will involve regular communication with both inmates and staff, addressing questions as they arise.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 7 : 30 AM to 3 : 30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
Days off are to be determined.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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How many years of full-time clerical (or higher level) experience do you possess?
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RECEIVE, SORT, UPDATE MATERIAL
Receive, sort, and update holdings in the integrated library system (ILS) of U.S. and Pennsylvania government documents received by the State Library of Pennsylvania. Create item records in the library's online system if none exist. File claims for missing documents. Shelve and pull superseded U.S. government documents that are received from the Government Printing Office (GPO) in a timely manner. Receive and update holdings in ILS for the newspapers obtained by the State Library of Pennsylvania. Bundle and organize newspapers alphabetically in the public areas of the library reading room.
Levels of Performance
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PREPARE / SHIP MATERIALS
Prepare library materials for a quarterly shipment to document depositories located throughout Pennsylvania.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COMMUNICATION
Gathers information from coworkers, vendors, other personnel, or the public to determine and provide appropriate responses / materials to related inquiries or requests.
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Salary : $41,467 - $59,384
