LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Pahokee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

35349.6

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Library Services, Inmate Supervision, Research Duties, Data Collection, Report Compilation, Inventory Management, Photocopying, Interlibrary Loan Processing, Grievance Processing, Performance Evaluation, Disciplinary Actions, Record Accuracy, Educational Support, Rehabilitative Efforts, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Requisition No: 859668 Agency: Department of Corrections Working Title: LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70047356 Salary: $35,349.60 Annually Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS We Never Walk Alone ADVERTISING TITLE: LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT I This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Sago Palm Reentry Center in the Education Department. The mission of the Library Technical Assistants at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to support the educational and rehabilitative efforts of the institution by providing inmates with access to a variety of informational, educational, and recreational reading materials. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. JOB DUTIES: Processes inmate requests and grievances related to general and law library services, ensuring timely responses and availability of the library for a minimum of 25 hours per week. Supervises and assigns research duties to inmate clerks and aides, monitors their activities, evaluates their performance for gain time review, and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Monitors the check-out and return of library materials, interlibrary loan processing, and use of the copy machine, ensuring accuracy of records. Performs photocopying, maintains inventory of supplies, and manages library resources in accordance with rules and statutes. Collects data, compiles reports for librarian approval, and forwards law library invoices and charge forms. Be a part of our mission to provide essential library services and support the rehabilitation of inmates. Apply now and help transform lives! BENEFITS: Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance. Tuition-Free college courses. Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) Deferred Compensation Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption. REQUIREMENTS: Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required. Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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Responsibilities

The Library Technical Assistant I processes inmate requests and grievances related to library services and supervises inmate clerks. They also manage library resources, monitor check-out and return of materials, and compile reports for librarian approval.