The Wyoming State Penitentiary is seeking a Office Support Specialist - Law Librarian
.
The Law Librarian provides reasonable and meaningful access to the Wyoming State Penitentiary (WSP) law library. This position instructs inmates on how and where to access requested legal information, explains the availability and proper use of legal forms, and guides inmates through the general legal research process.
The WDOC
is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.
Human Resource Contact:
megan.sims@wyo.gov or 307-857-3326
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
Supervising the law library
E-filing Federal District Court documents
Copying/printing, notary, keep up-to-date policies and procedures for inmate distribution in the library
Providing inmates with legal forms for the court
Legal research via the internet on Lexis Nexis and other legal sites
Answering inmate request forms
Check-in and check-out law library material
Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the organization and management of information and materials services
Knowledge of research, indexing, records management, and databases.
Knowledge of the basic principles of education.
Knowledge of mainframe and personal computer systems.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies, technical processes, and procedures related to the department. Will be trained in finding the laws and codes.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
-
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant II
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business Office Communications) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Office Assistant II
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
Lifting/grasping up to 20 pounds on an occasional to regular basis, without assistance
Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on an occasional basis
Reaching on a regular basis
Typing/Repetitive motion on a frequent basis
Talking/hearing on a frequent basis
Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing computer terminal, and extensive reading
Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
