$52,145 - $84,732 (CL 25)*

Depending on experience and qualifications

San Francisco, CA

ABOUT THE LIBRARY

The Ninth Circuit headquarters library and the administrative staff are located in San Francisco. In addition, we have 21 satellite library branches throughout the Circuit to serve the information needs of over 400 circuit, district, bankruptcy, and magistrate judges. We also serve approximately 5,000 employees of court units throughout the Circuit.

For more information about the Ninth Circuit Library, please visit: http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/library/

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Library Technician works in the headquarters library in San Francisco and supports the Librarian by performing technical, operational, and customer service work for the purpose of maintaining a well-organized library system that is used by both internal and external customers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Collection Maintenance: 

• Maintain collections, including relocating library materials, shelving, and filing materials.
• Process new books and library materials.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of circulation records.
• Complete library binding operations.
• Perform cataloging and classification tasks and online searching using national standards.
• Organize, scan, and index archival documents.

Reference: 

• Search databases to identify sources of information or to answer specific questions.
• As Interlibrary Loan Officer, the library technician will conduct online searches using national bibliographic databases to arrange for interlibrary loans.
• Retrieve items for, and deliver items throughout the library and other court units.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of specialized library experience, preferably in a law library setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle occasional moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Ability to travel throughout the circuit to assist in other libraries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Aptitude for performing functions requiring a high degree of accuracy and careful attention to detail.
• Experience working with people at all levels; effective oral and written communication skills.

TOTAL REWARDS AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Salary*: Depending on qualifications and experience, $52,145 - $84,732 (CL 25)

Time off: 13 vacation days; 13 sick leave days; 10 paid holidays

Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available. Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.

Other Perks:  Telework opportunities, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, creative people, and enhanced vacation accrual-based tenure.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an application packet through the Career Portal that includes: 1) cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience performing the representative duties and why you wish to join our team, and 2) current resume.

NEXT STEPS

PRIORITY GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY APRIL 23, 2021.

IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW, TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATES INCLUDE THE WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2021.

Video conference interviews available.

Position open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Direct deposit of pay required. Provisionally hired pending results of background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. The Ninth Circuit Library reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, without prior written or other notice.

EQUITY FOCUSED EMPLOYER We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The Ninth Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.