CDOC Library Technician II - Denver Complex

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CDOC Library Technician II - Denver Complex

Salary

$2,887.00 - $4,075.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CAA(DW)34863-7/4/14

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Prison Operations

Opening Date

07/18/2014

Closing Date

8/1/2014 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Denver, Colorado

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

diane.cekovsky@state.co.us 719-226-4414

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above.

Department Information



The mission of the Colorado Department of Corrections is “To protect the citizens of Colorado by holding offenders accountable and engaging them in opportunities to make positive behavioral changes and become law abiding, productive citizens”
 
Our vision…“Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow”
 
If your goal is to build a rewarding, meaningful career, state employment offers:
 
  • Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
  • Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans;
  • Medical and dental health plans;
  • Paid life insurance;
  • Short and long-term disability coverage;
  • 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
  • Training opportunities and more.
 
Effective: Measure every aspect of government to be sure it's doing what it's supposed to do and to look at outcomes to judge whether our programs are successful.
Efficient: Deliver services in ways that are timely and effective including identifying waste and duplication and measure for efficiency.
Elegant: Deliver state services in a way that elevates both the state employee and the person receiving state services.
 
Job Location: Colorado Department of Corrections Denver Complex
 
This announcement may establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies for this position at the Colorado Department of Corrections Denver Complex. 

Description of Job

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.  

Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; 
  • Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search. Provide reader’s advisory service to offenders and staff. Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills. Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library. Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from other libraries for contraband;
  • Perform library computer functions: use the library’s integrated library system, utilize the Internet to respond to information requests, and communicate via email. Train offender clerks in the operation of the cataloging, circulation and statistical reporting functions, supervising and assisting them with these operations when necessary. Catalog and classify library materials using copy catalog process;
  • Position also hires, trains and supervises offenders who work in the library. This will include: work planning, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback. These duties also include assigning tasks, directing work flow, scheduling work and establishing work standards;
  • Compose and distribute monthly narrative and statistical reports. Perform support/clerical duties as assigned;
  • Determine supplies to be ordered, prepare requisitions, place orders;
  • Recommend materials to be ordered and verify vendor's physical inventory. Check in orders upon receipt and submit receiving reports and other paperwork as required;
  • Supervise the processing and shelving of new materials;
  • Work with Librarian II, Regional Librarian and facility Programs Manager to monitor the budget;
  • Read and adhere to all CDOC Administrative Regulations and facility adjustment sheets;
  • Monitor behavior of offender patrons, enforce security regulations and library rules, eject problem patrons, write reports on rule infractions, and resolve conflicts between offenders.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
Two years of general (public, school, academic or special (not law)) library experience including typing, ordering, preparing, shelving, and maintaining library materials

Substitutions
Two years of course work from an accredited college or university including twelve semester hours of library science course work may substitute for two years of the general library experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and integrated library systems;
  • Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
  • Training/instructing: ability to teach others how to do something;
  • Active listening: ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate;
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Assessment Process: Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. Part or all of the analysis for this position will include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions. Applications and responses will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to cut to a top group for additional assessment; or to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiringmanager and final consideration.

In order to process a background investigation,  your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. 

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

Conditions of Employment
  • Must be 21 years of age;
  • Possess a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License;
  • Possess a High School Diploma or GED;
  • Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
  • Successfully complete the Department of Corrections Basic Training upon hire, initial drug screening, and random drug screening throughout employment;
  • Possess the physical ability to successfully complete PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics);
  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
  • Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
  • Swing a baton in a striking technique;
  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
  • Positions that have direct contact with offenders may be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum;
  • Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breeches in safety and security;
  • Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
  • Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
  • Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
  • Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
  • Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
  • Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
  • Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
  • Willing and able to travel;
  • Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
  • TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. 

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. 

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. 
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. 

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application
You should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.
 
Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Department of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com  It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date, please contact the “Department Contact” listed in this announcement.
 
 
SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, AND WRITTEN EXAMS) OR INTERVIEWS WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. 
 
ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. 
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY. 

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
 

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, provide the following information for each state position you worked: Department, job classification, working title and dates worked.
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Clearly describe why you are the best candidate for this position. Provide a detailed account of how you meet the required competencies listed above and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position.
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List the types of professional written communications you have provided (memos, e-mail, narrative reports, statistical reports, pathfinders, book lists, etc.) and for each one, describe in detail a situation for which you chose that particular format.
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Describe in detail your experience with the cataloging, circulation and reporting functions of the integrated library systems that you have used.
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