Library Assistant (part-time)

About the job

Summary

Recruitment Number: 081-7003 Salary: Library Assistant II, SR-05, $1825.00 per month Library Assistant III, SR-07, $1975.00 per month Location: Island of Oahu, Hawaii Immediate vacancies are in the Honolulu and Central Districts. Vacancies: Permanent and Temporary, Full-time and Part-time Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself eligible for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. Summary: Level II: Performs a number of simple and repetitive clerical or manual library routines in accordance with established procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned. Level III: Performs moderately complex clerical and related library support work; and performs other related duties as assigned. Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years. To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Minimum Qualification Requirements

General Experience Requirement: Six (6) months for the II Level, and for Level III, one (1) year of clerical work experience which demonstrated knowledge of spelling, arithmetic, the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately. Also, for the Library Assistant III level, the applicant's general experience must also demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform various clerical procedures, operate various kinds of office equipment, and deal with others in a tactful and polite manner; or must have been at least comparable to the Library Assistant II class in the State service. Substitutions Allowed: 1. Graduation from high school may be substituted for the required one-half (1/2) year of General Experience. 2. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college; or at a business or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures, and office machines may be substituted for the one (1) year of General Experience provided the duration of the training was for a year or more. 3. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which was for a period of less than one (1) year may be substituted for General Experience on a month-for-month basis provided the training included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines. 4. Successful completion of one-half (1/2) a school year of substantially full-time clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum at an accredited community college, business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines, may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience. 5. Successful completion of one (1) school year (of a program of more than one year in length) of substantially full-time clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum at an accredited community college, business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines, may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience. 6. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent library science or technology curriculum leading to an Associate in Science or comparable degree from an accredited community college, junior college, or other comparable institution, may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of one (1) year of such training for one (1) year of experience. 7. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent library science or technology curriculum at an accredited community college, junior college, or other comparable institution, may be substituted for the General Experience or Specialized Experience on the basis of 15 semester credits for six (6) months of General. 8. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program with courses in English composition and college mathematics may be substituted for experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours for six (6) months of General Experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year of General Experience. 9. Applicants who possess a master's degree in library science, or who have satisfactorily completed all of the coursework (except for the thesis and/or comprehensive qualifying examinations) leading to the master's degree in library science, from an accredited college or university may substitute their education for the General, Specialized and/or Technical/Paraprofessional Experience required, up to a maximum of one (1) year of general. 10. Graduate level coursework in library science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the General, Specialized and/or Technical/ Paraprofessional Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of experience. 11. Excess Technical/Paraprofessional Experience may be substituted for Specialized or General Experience on a month-for-month basis. 12. Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for General Experience on a month-for-month basis.

Holidays

Employees are eligible for a range of benefits:

You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year. Ten month employees covered by a specific collective bargaining agreement must refer to the provisions of that agreement.

Vacation

Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Ten month employees covered by a specific collective bargaining agreement must refer to the provisions of that agreement.

Sick Leave

Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits. Ten month employees covered by a specific collective bargaining agreement must refer to the provisions of that agreement.

Health Insurance

If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee’s enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance

The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees between $5,200 to $26,000 depending on the employee’s age and $1,900 for retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan

Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Effective July 1, 2000, eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan

The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. A normal benefit is based on an employee’s years of credited service times 1.25% of the average of the employee’s three highest years of pay.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA)

If eligible, Department of Education employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation

The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance

Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security

As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee’s social security account.

Workers’ Compensation

If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers’ compensation. An employee’s sick leave or vacation leave may be used in combination with the workers’ compensation benefits to assure a full paycheck.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee’s job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a summary of the applicable collective bargaining agreements, laws, rules, policies or plan documents, and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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Geographic Preferences Although there may not be vacancies at all locations, we are conducting recruitment for all Oahu locations in the event a future vacancy occurs. Please check the district(s) in which you are interested.

Honolulu DistrictCentral Oahu DistrictLeeward Oahu DistrictWindward Oahu District

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EDUCATION: Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? Note: If you are utilizing an allowable substitution of education for experience, you must submit an official copy of your college, business/technical school transcripts to receive credit.

I did not graduate from high school.I graduated from high school/GED.I successfully completed a substantially full-time equivalent clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures, and office machines.I successfully completed a substantially full-time equivalent clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which was for a period of less than one (1) year and included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures, and office machines.I successfully completed one-half (1/2) a school year of substantially full-time clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum at an accredited community college, business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines.I successfully completed one (1) school year (of a program of more than one year in length) of substantially full-time) clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum at an accredited community college, business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines.I successfully completed a substantially full-time equivalent library science or technology curriculum leading to an Associate in Science or comparable degree from an accredited community college, junior college, or other comparable institution.I successfully completed a substantially full-time equivalent library science or technology curriculum at an accredited community college, junior college, or other comparable institution.I have education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program with courses in English composition and college mathematics.I have graduate level coursework in library science from an accredited college or university.I possess a master's degree in library science, or I have satisfactorily completed all of the coursework (except for the thesis and/or comprehensive qualifying examinations) leading to the master's degree in library science, from an accredited college or university.

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Starting with the most recent, please list all employment periods from the "Work Experience" section of your application that you wish to have considered for the position. Be sure to include the following: a) Employer Name; b) Job Title; c) Dates Employed (month/year); d) Average Hours per Week; e) A Description of the specific tasks you performed and the level of your responsibility and authority.

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List all office appliances/equipment, software programs you have experience with and your level of familiarity with each by percentages, e.g. 0%=not familiar at all; 100%=highly skilled. Indicate where you acquired this experience, and be sure to include it in the Work Experience section of your application.

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