Librarian 2 - Warren State Hospital
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Librarian 2 - Warren State Hospital
Salary
$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Warren County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-29908-25120
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Warren St Hosp
Opening Date
08/01/2025
Closing Date
8/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
25120
Position Number
00062511
Union
FOSCEP
Bargaining Unit
C4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00210974
Bureau / Division
Warren State Hospital
Worksite Address
33 Main Drive
City
Warren, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16365
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking to showcase your skills and expertise while performing advanced professional library work? The Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic and driven Librarian 2 to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the administration and management of comprehensive library services to fulfill customer requests efficiently and effectively at Warren State Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally, build upon your current expertise, and gain new skills while making a real difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for directing all activities of library services, including our medical library and patients' library. Duties include cataloging, maintaining, updating, and classifying library materials consistent with accepted professional library standards. Additionally, you will review current professional publications and inform staff of new developments and specific articles of interest in their field. You will also maintain contact with other libraries through computer technology to make outside library materials available to meet the needs of clinicians. This role has considerable independence and the ability to exercise professional judgment and expertise.
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=00062511) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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:
Two years of professional library experience, and four years of para-professional or technical experience performing library support functions;or
Two years of experience as a Librarian 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or
One year of professional library experience and a master's degree in library science, library technology, or a closely related field;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
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 Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Librarian 1 for two 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 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.
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How many years of full-time experience in professional library work do you possess
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
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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.
05
How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in library science, library technology, or a related field? 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.organd 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.
30 or more credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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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 question 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 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) .
Yes
07
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION/FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Oversees the administration of a library program at a hospital. Administrative functions include developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines; assessing program effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements; determining resource requirements to ensure alignment with hospital needs; and managing allocated library funds.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing the following for a library program: developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines; assessing program effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements; determining resource requirements to ensure alignment with business needs; AND managing allocated funds.
B. I I have experience performing the following for a library program: developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines; assessing program effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements; determining resource requirements to ensure alignment with business needs; OR managing allocated funds.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business administration, program evaluation, or budgeting.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. 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 administration/fiscal management
Your level of responsibility
09
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.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
10
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - LIBRARY COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Manages the acquisition, organization, evaluation, and use of a library collection at a hospital. This includes researching, selecting, and ordering materials to enhance and maintain collections; displaying and circulating materials in a collection; classifying materials according to industry standards (i.e. Dewey Decimal System, National Library of Medicine); and tracking the status of library materials (i.e. withdrawn, overdue, or in stock).
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience managing a library collection, including researching and ordering materials; displaying and circulating items; classifying materials according to industry standards; and tracking material status. I was ultimately responsible for the material content of the collection.
B. I have experience displaying and circulating materials in a collection, classifying materials according to industry standards; and tracking the status of library materials. I was NOT responsible for researching and ordering materials and was NOT ultimately responsible for the material content of the collection.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to collection management or cataloging.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. 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 collection management
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides specialized library services to staff, patients, and students needing assistance with library-related requests. This includes helping library patrons access print and digital materials or information; providing instruction on the use of a library's technological resources to locate materials and conduct research; reviewing professional publications and informing staff of new developments and specific articles of interest in their field; developing and maintaining library-related therapeutic groups for patients; and referring customers to other state agency or community resources when library resources are inadequate to meet a need.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing specialized library services to patrons. I was responsible for providing in-depth reference support and instruction on library technologies; sharing professional literature to inform others of developments in their field; AND developing library-related therapeutic groups.
B. I have experience providing library services to patrons. I was responsible for providing reference support and instruction on library technologies; sharing professional literature to inform others of developments in their field; OR developing library-related therapeutic groups.
C. I have experience assisting library patrons in accessing basic library resources (i.e. checking out materials, locating known items).
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to library science or communications.
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. 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 technical assistance
Your level of responsibility.
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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.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
