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Summary This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Branch (N9); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (JBPHH); Honolulu, HI. The incumbent serves as a Library Aid at the Hickam Library on JBPHH. The purpose of this position is to perform duties as assigned by the Librarian. Responsibilities Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials according to the various systems used in libraries and ensures all materials are shelved in correct order. As assigned, reviews library's collection to ensure library materials are maintained in correct order in their assigned areas. Checks condition of books in designated areas, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review by a librarian, and performs minor mending. Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned library materials for circulation and reference according to established procedures. Assists with annual inventory of collection. Assists with automated and manual circulation duties, registering and deleting users, charging and discharging library materials, taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans, and checking to ensure those requests are filled. Assists with processing over dues. Following established procedures, assists with the library procurement/acquisition process. Explains library rules to users and ensures that users observe library rules. Assists users in locating books and information in card catalogs, databases, and on the shelves, referring difficult questions to higher staff members. Performs routine clerical tasks such as answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring callers or visitors to the appropriate staff member. Assists in maintaining and updating library statistics and filing. Uses a variety of word processing software to prepare and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other text documents. Assists in implementing programs, publicity, and the marketing of library services.Accurately shelves a variety of library materials and maintains materials in proper order. Accurately processes library materials in accordance with established procedures. Accurately performs circulation duties. Accurately performs record maintenance and overdue processing. Courteously receives and greets visitors and answers their questions. Courteously assists users by answering questions regarding library services and rules. Promptly, efficiently, and politely provides circulation assistance to users. Courteously assists users in finding materials and information, referring difficult questions to the lead technician and/or Supervisory Librarian. Accurately queries databases for requested information. Properly and promptly performs routine clerical tasks in accordance with established procedures. Promptly and courteously answers telephone calls. Notifies appropriate staff member of problems in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possess the following: Must have experience in responsible clerical or office work of any kind that demonstrates the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Must have experience or training that demonstrates the ability to perform simple computer data processing. Typing skills are desirable. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; and recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Must be physically able to frequently lift boxes of up to 40 pounds. Must be able to reach up to 72 inches with or without the assistance of a step stool. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Successful completion of a National Agency Check is required. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. Education This position does not have a 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. 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.