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Department of Corrections, Librarian
Job Announcement Code(s): 19-03414
County(ies): Juneau
Classification Title: / JAC: LIBRARIAN 19-03414
Job Working Title: Librarian
Type of Employment: Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary: The starting pay is $41,849 plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 13-04. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay upon appointment for current or former State employees may vary and will be in accordance with the Compensation Plan, Statutes, and Administrative Code
Contact: Katie Benson, Human Resources Specialist, 608-240-5503, [email protected].
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Area of Competition: Open
Deadline to Apply: 12/1/2019
All materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM of the deadline date.
Assessment Information: 57800 - 046 Librarian
Preview Assessment
The Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions, is currently recruiting for a Librarian at New Lisbon Correctional Institution, located in Juneau County.
Want to make a positive difference in the lives of others? Consider the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. We are focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of offenders. Employees working in the Department of Corrections have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of those in our custody through careers in a variety of fields. DOC uses cutting-edge research and an evidence-based approach to drive service and program delivery, which allows employees to be part of an agency that has a real impact on the people of Wisconsin.
Position Summary:
The Librarian directs the library and related services to inmates and staff of this 1000+ adult male medium security institution. This position manages the library operation which includes a general library, a legal collection, and a satellite legal collection within the institution segregation unit. The Librarian’s major responsibilities are the management of the library, providing training and directions for inmate’s library workers, and maintenance of the automated circulation system. Other areas of responsibility include collection development, provision of reference services, accessing and managing information systems for inmates and staff, making purchase recommendations, grant development and administration, library orientation, inter-library loan service, and supervision of a photocopy service.
Special Notes:
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.
The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which required a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment. Applicants who fail or refuse the drug screen will not be given further consideration for employment.
Qualifications:
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience, education, and/or training in the following:
· Performing library duties (maintaining library collection, classifying and cataloging library materials, etc.)
· Utilizing computer technology and programs (using computers, printers, etc. and programs such as Microsoft Office Suite)
· Providing information (regarding policies, reference/resource material, etc.) to employees or customers
How To Apply:
Apply on-line in WISCJOBS, http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp in one of two ways, either: 1) click on "Log In" to access your existing WISCJOBS account and complete a Job Search for keyword 19-03414 and then click on "Apply Now" or 2) if new to WISCJOBS, first create a new account to complete an initial application and then continue with the on-line process.
Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the qualifications mentioned above. It is not necessary to include references at this time. Your cover letter and resume should be limited to a maximum of two pages each and is considered the assessment for this position.
Please see the following link for more information regarding your resume and cover letters: https://doc.wi.gov/Documents/Careers/DOC-Resume-and-Cover-Letter-Tips.pdf
If properly finished, you will be sent a confirmation email which will be sent to the e-mail address on your personal information page. This information will also appear in your Wisc.Jobs job cart. Your submission will be evaluated by one or more job experts. The eligible candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. |
