Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleLibrary Technical Assistant, Box OCE-1408/80385
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have an associate degree OR 60 college credit hours AND two years of library technical services experience in which at least 50% of your job duties must have included one or more of the following:
1. Online catalog organization, input, and use;
2. Working on the OCLC System;
3. Technical processing of library materials; and/or
4. Processing library materials for preservation.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Library Technical Assistant position in the New York State Library. Under the supervision of the assigned Senior Librarian (Technical Processes), the Library Technical Assistant will provide direct customer service by performing a variety of technical tasks related to creating timely and accurate catalog records for all types of Library materials. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Search bibliographic and name authority metadata on OCLC, the local catalog, and other databases;
• Perform complex copy cataloging, including description, subject analysis and assignment of Dewey decimal or other classification;
• Perform bibliographic database maintenance on both OCLC and the State Library’s catalog;
• Prepare metadata records for other formats, such as maps, CD-ROMS, microforms, and electronic formats;
• Update serial holdings, resolve holdings problems, and prepare local holdings data records;
• Prepare new name authority records for the Sr. Librarian to be added to OCLC; and
• Review work of clerical staff.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree or credit hours will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. The work schedule for this position includes flexible hours from Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $59,757 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 1, 2024, to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1408/80385) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address ocejobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street New York State Education Department
89 Washington Ave, Room 528EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 1, 2024, to ocejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (OCE-1408/80385) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.