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LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
CNRK- Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae (N922)
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Summary

This position is assigned to Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Navy General Library Programs; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR); Fleet Readiness (N92); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) (N9); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae, Korea. The purpose of this position is to provide front desk, program, and customer service support in Navy MWR main libraries, branch libraries, and resource centers.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/14/2025 to 07/28/2025
Salary
$17.25 to - $21.32 per hour

Plus Non-Taxable Post Allowance, if eligible

Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Chinhae, South Korea
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
FFR25-0548
Control number
840612800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees.

Duties

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Library Front Desk / Customer Service Support (75%)

  • Welcomes patrons into the program area/library and ensures that patrons are authorized to use library equipment and facilities.
  • Registers library users so that these patrons may borrow library materials.
  • Circulates library materials to patrons (checking library materials in and out) by using HQ approved Integrated Library Systems (ILS) software.
  • Removes items from the book drop daily and clears these items from patron accounts.
  • Reports high circulation items which are in poor condition or missing to supervisor.
  • Compiles weekly overdue reports and calls patrons regarding overdue items from report findings to request that materials be returned. Reports overdue materials issues to supervisor for resolution.
  • Completes weekly, monthly and quarterly program and collection usage reports.
  • Assists with processing interlibrary loan requests.
  • Re-shelves new and returned library materials.
  • Responds to routine and non-technical requests for information and questions to access, identify and/or locate virtual and physical library materials.
  • Assists with collection weeding projects.
  • Assists with patron computer usage and troubleshoots minor hardware and software issues.
  • Assists patrons with library equipment such as printers, copiers, computers, projectors, makerspace and gaming devices.
  • Maintains a knowledge of current and upcoming library programs so that the incumbent may recommend these programs to patrons.
  • Maintains a knowledge of other MWR programs so that the incumbent may recommend these programs to library patrons.
  • Maintains library book displays.
  • Ensures that library print marketing materials are current and well-stocked in targeted areas on base (fitness, galleys, medical support offices, and NEX are examples).
  • Maintain knowledge of other program's point of service for library program in a collocated area, ensuring patrons receive assistance from all MWR front desk team members.
  • Sorts mail and checks magazines and newspapers as necessary.
  • Informs leadership and library teammates when supplies are getting low and need reordering.
  • Ensures cleanliness of the library building or designated space through general housekeeping such as dusting and vacuuming.
  • Completes required military and library trainings on time.
  • Promotes customer service awareness and demonstrates excellent customer service to all professional and patron contacts.

Library Program Support (25%)
  • Assists library programmers with program preparations to include craft and decoration preparations.
  • Assists library programmers with program execution to include set-up, tear-down, and presentation support.
  • Assists program marketing by participating in library outreach activities. This may include taking the lead in presenting library program information to different commands and at installation community functions.
  • Researches current library program trends and recommends popular library programs to library leadership.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program. Incumbent may be required to work early, late, and on weekends and holidays.
  • Incumbent may be required to work outside in inclement weather for special events and programs.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid and active U.S. driver’s license to drive a government vehicle in the performance of duties.
  • The work may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and driving. Ability to lift, pull, push and carry 45 pounds and occasionally required to move heavier items.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of basic service operations for libraries.
  • Knowledge of Navy MWR Library's mission.
  • Knowledge of other MWR programs and their purpose.
  • Knowledge of front desk library operations that include library circulations.
  • Knowledge of technology devices and software applications.
  • Skill in providing excellent customer service.
  • Skill in the use of technology devices and software applications to include Microsoft Office applications.
  • Skill in typing.
  • Skill in reading comprehension and basic math.
  • Skill in public speaking.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Education

  • When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.
  • Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
  • To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
    • *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
  • Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
  • For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Non-US Citizen or Non-US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least seven (7) years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be screened for one of the following minimum qualifications:

  • one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
  • at least two (2) years of education above high school.
  • an equivalent combination of education and specialized experience.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Experience providing customer service support.
  • Experience working with technology to include troubleshooting minor hardware and software issues.
  • Experience working within a library environment
  • Years of experience do you have working with point of sale (POS) systems

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