Library Technician (Office Automation)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for the GS-5: One year of specialized experience which 1) Assists clientele in the use of library resources by showing users how to find items in the public access catalog, periodical index, electronic storage files, and other finding aids; and 2) Checks out, checks in, places holds, renews library materials for patrons; and 3) Produces correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, creates or maintains spreadsheets or databases; and 4) Pushes loaded book carts to shelve a variety of printed items including books, journals, microfiche, and audio-visual materials. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer Skills Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Technical Competence
About the Position: Library Technician performs a wide variety of tasks in support of information services at Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library. Serves as a library technician providing a full range of circulation, reader, and reference services. Fort Leavenworth is the oldest continuously active military reservation west of the Mississippi River. This historic post is noted for the campus-like setting, open green spaces and hometown character.