| Post Code: D721 | |
| Announcement Number: LE080179 | |
| Classification Number: C0251 | |
| Open: 05/01/2008 | |
| Close: 05/16/2008 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION The ideal candidate for these positions will be able to work independently with limited direct supervision and will demonstrate strong time-management skills. A clear sense of teamwork and collaboration is also critical for job success. Candidates should possess good computer skills and an ability and willingness to learn new software. The Technical Services Assistant is a member of multiple workgroups, assisting with the processing of the Library’s periodicals and mail, providing general clerical and administrative support, and collaborating on special projects. The Circulation and Equipment Technician position assists with handling, sorting, maintaining and quality control of cassette books and cassette players. This team processes and ships over 1300 cassette books per day for blind and print-disabled Oregonians. The State Library is an independent state agency governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor. The State Library's mission includes providing quality information services to Oregon state government, providing reading materials to blind and print-disabled Oregonians through Talking Book and Braille Services, and providing leadership, grants, and other assistance to improve local library service for all Oregonians through Library Development Services. The State Library is a team-based organization. The State Library Specialist works in a team environment with the support of a Team Coordinator and a Program Manager. NOTE: H.I.R.E. System participants interested in being considered for this position must follow the Application and Selection Process instructions listed in this announcement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Services Assistant: duties of this position include:
Circulation and Equipment Technician: duties for this position include:
Decision-making framework and other working conditions of note:
WORKING CONDITIONS Technical Services Assistant: Public contact; typical office environment; dimly lit stack areas; stands, shelves and retrieves books from book tiers 81” tall, requiring use of ladders for highest shelves and stooping, bending, or kneeling to shelve and retrieve materials on lowest shelves; stack aisles 31" wide; exposure to dust typical of library stack areas. Lifts and carries library materials and moves book carts and boxes weighing up to 45 pounds. Circulation and Equipment Technician: Public contact; typical office environment; dimly lit stack areas; stands, shelves and retrieves books from book tiers 81” tall to ground level; stack aisles 31" wide; exposure to dust typical of library stack areas. Pushes and unloads wheeled U.S. postal mail hampers 35” wide, 45” long and 29” deep weighing 300-400 pounds. Loads and lifts mail bags weighing up to 50 pounds, full mail bags lifted with a co-worker; lifts and moves cassette machines weighing 7-10 pounds; moves book carts weighing from 10 to 45 pounds; Stands or sits for 2 hours at a time; repetitive motion of the wrist and arms. TO QUALIFY Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you have the minimum qualifications stated in this section: Experience or training which provide a basic knowledge of library operations AND one of the following:
The outstanding candidate will be an energetic self-starter with good communication and interpersonal skills, who is a reliable, responsible and well organized worker. Your background must have provided you with the knowledge and skills to successfully answer the qualifying questions in the announcement. QUALIFYING QUESTIONS You must respond to the following exam questions. Respond to each of the items individually and completely and number your responses to correspond with the questions.
Applications will be reviewed and answers to the qualifying questions evaluated by a screening committee. Based on this evaluation, the most suitable applicants will be interviewed. The State Librarian will make the final appointment. To apply for this position you must:
To receive credit for Veteran's preference points, a copy of your DD214 Form must be attached to your Applicant Information Form. If you have a disability and need an alternative format of the announcement, you may contact Robin Speer, Human Resources Assistant, by phone at 503-378-2464, or by e-mail at robin.d.speer@state.or.us. PLEASE NOTE: The State of Oregon does not have procedures or policies in place for VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Submit application materials (cover letter, answers to exam questions, references, and PD 100) to: Robin Speer, Human Resources Assistant Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St., NE, Salem, Oregon 97301-3950 Phone: (503) 378-2464, e-mail: robin.d.speer@state.or.us, You may e-mail application materials, by 5 p.m. on the close date. If sending by e-mail we recommend that you follow-up in one of two ways:
ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2008. To learn more about the positions feel free to contact Diane Ballard, Human Resources Manager, by e-mail diane.ballard@state.or.us, or by phone at 503-378-3635. To learn more about the State Library, visit the State Library's website at http://www.oregon.gov/OSL The State Library is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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