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Corrections Librarian - SCI Phoenix

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-33148-25355

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR PHX Ed

Opening Date

09/08/2025

Closing Date

9/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

25355

Position Number

00005259

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00115440

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Phoenix

Worksite Address

1200 Mokychic Drive

City

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19426

Contact Name

James Torres

Contact Phone

717.705.4512

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Leave the ordinary behind! Bring your professional library expertise to a unique and critical setting where your work will have a lasting impact. The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated individual with a creative mindset and strong attention to detail to join our team as a Corrections Librarian. Working as a Corrections Librarian allows for personal growth and development, as you will be constantly challenged to find creative ways to engage with a diverse population. Apply today and help us turn the page for countless individuals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Librarian, you will have a crucial role in facilitating access to information and resources for inmates at SCI Phoenix. Your duties will include supervising and managing library services, providing guidance and instruction to inmates, selecting and circulating reading materials, and ensuring the proper maintenance and control of library materials. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the law library and ensuring that inmates have access to legal resources and assistance in meeting court deadlines. Your role is vital in promoting education, rehabilitation, and justice within the correctional system.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00005259) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Sunday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Five years as a Corrections Library Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ;or

+ One year of corrections library experience, and a bachelor’s degree in library science; or

+ One year of professional library experience, and a bachelor’s degree in library science;or

+ A master’s degree in library science;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

+ Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

+ You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Corrections Library Assistant for five or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time corrections library experience do you possess?

+ 5 years or more

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional library experience?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much college coursework have you completed in library science? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.org (”www.naces.org”target=_blank”) and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ Within 3 months of a Master's degree or higher

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Associate's degree

+ Some college credits

+ None

08

If you are within three months of completing a master’s degree in library science, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.

09

How many years of full-time library experience do you possess?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION/FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Oversees the administration of a library program. Specific administrative functions include developing and maintaining procedures and guidelines; budgeting; and analyzing reports to determine program effectiveness and make improvements.

+ A. I have professional experience in a library program developing or maintaining procedures and guidelines; managing a budget; and analyzing reports to determine program effectiveness and make improvements.

+ B. I have professional experience in a library program developing or maintaining procedures and guidelines and managing a budget for a library program. I DID NOT analyze reports to determine program effectiveness and make improvements.

+ C. I have professional experience developing or maintaining procedures and guidelines OR managing a budget for a library program; OR I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business administration, policy writing, or budgeting.

+ D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to the administration and/or fiscal management of a library.

+ Your level of responsibility.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – LIBRARY COLLECTION AND SERVICES MANAGEMENT

Manages the acquisition, organization, evaluation, and use of the library collection in a correctional facility. This includes assessing the needs and interests of inmates and teaching staff; assisting library patrons with requests for print and digital materials or information; researching, selecting, and ordering materials to enhance and maintain collections; cataloging and classifying materials according to industry standards (author, subject, or Dewey Decimal System), providing instruction on using technological resources such as the electronic bibliographic database, desktop computers, electronic media, printers, and photocopier to select reading materials and conduct research; and tracking the status of library materials (i.e. withdrawn, overdue, or in stock).

+ A. I have professional experience assessing the needs and interests of library users; assisting library patrons with requests for print and digital materials or information; researching, selecting, and ordering materials to enhance and maintain collections; cataloging and classifying materials; providing instruction on using technological resources to select reading materials and conduct research; AND tracking the status of library materials. I was ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE for the material content of the collection.

+ B. I have professional experience assisting library patrons with requests for print and digital materials or information; cataloging and classifying materials; providing instruction on using technological resources to select reading materials and conduct research; AND tracking the status of library materials. I did NOT research, select, and order library materials, and I WAS NOT ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE for the material content of the collection.

+ C. I have professional library experience that includes assisting library patrons with requests for print and digital materials or information; cataloging and classifying materials OR tracking the status of library materials; OR I have successfully completed college level coursework related to collection management, cataloging, or library information systems.

+ D. I have no experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

.In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to library collections and services management.

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - READ, INTERPRET, AND APPLY POLICY

Read, interpret, and apply library policy, rules, and regulations to ensure inmates are granted the appropriate level of access to the law library, photocopies, and legal assistance.

+ A. I have professional experience reading, interpreting, and applying policy, rules and regulations of a library program for an incarcerated population (i.e. Federal, State, or County prison).

+ B. I have professional experience reading, interpreting, and applying policy, rules and regulations of a library program for non-incarcerated populations (i.e. public library, school library).

+ C. I have professional experience reading, interpreting and applying policy, rules and regulations of any type of program OR I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to English, writing studies, or reading comprehension.

+ D. I have no experience or education related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to reading, interpreting, and applying policy.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

21

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SUPERVISION

Supervise inmate and/or non-inmate library staff. This includes scheduling staff; instructing staff in library procedures and the use of library equipment; assigning and monitoring work; delivering performance evaluations, maintaining timekeeping records and submitting payroll. Facilitates the testing and video training of inmates interested in serving as legal aides.

+ A. I have professional experience managing and/or SUPERVISING TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL STAFF which included instructing staff regarding policies and procedures scheduling staff; assigning and monitoring work; delivering performance evaluations, maintaining timekeeping records and submitting payroll.

+ B. I have experience performing this work behavior as a LEAD WORKER OR TEAM LEADER by assisting with training, distributing work, providing input for performance ratings, or maintaining timekeeping and payroll records.

+ C. I have completed training related to this work behavior, such as supervisory development courses.

+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

22

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to supervision.

+ Your level of responsibility.

23

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. 1. College/University 2. Course Title 3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov