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Summary

This is a full-time position with the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: Friday, 10/25/2019 , 11:59 PM EDT
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Responsibilities

The Library Assistant (Circulation) retrieves, charges, and delivers materials to library patrons and performs other associated clerical, library circulation, interlibrary loan, electronic document delivery, and document scanning functions. Operates automated library circulation system including: patron record creation, item record creation, electronic book charging and discharging, and trouble shooting. Works as part of departmental team maintaining in-house and remote book collections, including shelving and routing. Driving will be required to perform departmental duties.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
7

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship
• Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications and Evaluations)
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Qualifications

Ability to lift 50 pounds required, as well as ability to operate manual and electric carts. Experience with automated library circulation system and automated bibliographic database preferred. Proficiency with broad range of software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, required. Valid driver's license and good driving record is required to drive Court vehicles.

Education

High School diploma and at least two years library work experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

OF-306 ( http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf )

A resume

A cover letter