Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Corrections Library Assistant - SCI Pine Grove
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705
Reference #: 4535275 THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for reading and would like to share that passion with others? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove is looking for a Corrections Library Assistant to join our team! The purpose of this position is to monitor and support the daily operations of the library. If you have the required experience as indicated below and wish to explore a rewarding career with the PA Department of Corrections, apply today and discover everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Library Assistant, you supervise all operations of the Pine Grove institutional library in the absence of the Librarian. You create and maintain a clean and safe environment that promotes reading and learning for inmates.
Duties include overseeing inmate work crews and completing inmate attendance and progress reports, answering questions from the inmate population and institutional staff pertaining to library resources and programs, and completing daily call-outs for inmates. You also reply to inmate correspondence and process the library mail. In addition, you assist the Librarian in the training, scheduling, hiring, and terminating inmate library personnel.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday to Saturday, with 30-minute lunch, holidays off. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,646.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
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.
Do you have a passion for reading and would like to share that passion with others? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove is looking for a Corrections Library Assistant to join our team! The purpose of this position is to monitor and support the daily operations of the library. If you have the required experience as indicated below and wish to explore a rewarding career with the PA Department of Corrections, apply today and discover everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Library Assistant, you supervise all operations of the Pine Grove institutional library in the absence of the Librarian. You create and maintain a clean and safe environment that promotes reading and learning for inmates.
Duties include overseeing inmate work crews and completing inmate attendance and progress reports, answering questions from the inmate population and institutional staff pertaining to library resources and programs, and completing daily call-outs for inmates. You also reply to inmate correspondence and process the library mail. In addition, you assist the Librarian in the training, scheduling, hiring, and terminating inmate library personnel.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday to Saturday, with 30-minute lunch, holidays off. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. We offer an excellent compensation package, including competitive income, generous paid time off, health insurance, and an excellent retirement package. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,646.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements:
Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
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.