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Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF)
LIbrary Technician
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A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.
$42,396 / year median in the U.S.
+3% projected growth
Job Description
LIbrary Technician Naval District Washington (NDW) (NAF) remote work United States, Maryland, Indian Head Sep 03, 2026 Summary Assists with daily tasks of the library such as issuing new library cards, checking out library materials, receiving returns, collecting late charges, and determining outstanding materials. Summary Assists with daily tasks of the library such as issuing new library cards, checking out library materials, receiving returns, collecting late charges, and determining outstanding materials. Overview
Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Indian Head, MD No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $20 - $24 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 3 Promotion potential None Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time - 35+ hours per week. Benefits offered Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Other Position sensitivity and risk Jobs require a
and some require a
. The type depends on the job. Background check type Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require
to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 26-13056402 Control number 883486400 This job is open to
Duties Monitors all circulation and technical service operations and resolves problems and deviations. Trains new staff in circulation and technical services procedures and processes. Evaluates circulation and technical service policies, procedures, and processes and recommends improvements. Compares projected expenditures to allocations, notifying the supervisory librarian of the results. Monitors expenditures versus allocations for all monies. Ensures payment is made for materials ordered. Posts and revises library balance records and financial records, maintaining accuracy. Provides supervisor with necessary figures for quarterly financial updates and the annual report. Devises and adapts various search strategies within the library's holdings and utilizes on- line databases and CD-ROM resources to provide reference services to customers. Answers more in-depth or difficult questions that require the use of outside sources.
Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand. Assists supervisory librarian in developing the library marketing plan. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval. Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation. Represents the library at public relations meetings. Conducts library tours and orientations. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other text documents. Receives and transmits electronic mail and attachments. Independently carries out assignments. Accurately, and in a timely manner, resolves circulation and technical services problems and deviations. Effectively trains lower grade staff in library circulation and technical service policies and procedures. Accurately monitors library expenditures, account balances, and financial records. Effectively utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulation, technical service, and reference duties. Accurately performs descriptive cataloging. Promptly assists in developing an effective library marketing and public relations program. Efficiently produces library programs and submits after action reports in an accurate and timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access NDW Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.) Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Qualifications Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area. Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports. Knowledge of cash handling procedures. Knowledge of computer operating systems. Customer service skills. Education No positive education requirement Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Performs descriptive cataloging which does not involve extensive searching or long descriptions by modifying existing records to match the items on hand. Assists supervisory librarian in developing the library marketing plan. Develops publicity and marketing materials for review and approval. Administers library programs and prepares an after-action report and evaluation. Represents the library at public relations meetings. Conducts library tours and orientations. Uses varied and advanced functions of word processing to prepare, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, memos, and other text documents. Receives and transmits electronic mail and attachments. Independently carries out assignments. Accurately, and in a timely manner, resolves circulation and technical services problems and deviations. Effectively trains lower grade staff in library circulation and technical service policies and procedures. Accurately monitors library expenditures, account balances, and financial records. Effectively utilizes on-line databases and computer systems to facilitate circulation, technical service, and reference duties. Accurately performs descriptive cataloging. Promptly assists in developing an effective library marketing and public relations program. Efficiently produces library programs and submits after action reports in an accurate and timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed. Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access NDW Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.) Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Qualifications Knowledge of MWR policies, rules, and regulations involving the work area. Knowledge of basic arithmetic to compute charges, disperse change accurately, and prepare reports. Knowledge of cash handling procedures. Knowledge of computer operating systems. Customer service skills. Education No positive education requirement Additional information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.