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Agency Information: 

State Library of Kansas

It is the mission of the State Library to improve the lives of Kansas residents by providing resources that:

• will deliver 21st Century library services and resources to all Kansans and help all Kansans be successful in a global market
• increase reading readiness and on-grade reading acuity,
• improve chances for academic success,
• help start and grow businesses,
• assist individuals with employment opportunities, and
• provide lifelong educational services

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified 

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Schedule: M-F 8-5

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes

Application Due: Open until filled

Compensation:

Salary Range: $15.03 to 16.75 per hour

Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary: 

Library Assistant, Circulation Clerk

Oversees Talking Books Circulation

Checks out books and magazines on digital book cartridges to Kansas Talking Books patrons. Checks in incoming cartridges. Runs reports to identify errors in daily circulation process.

Prepares cases and cartridges for reuse to ensure adequate supply of materials to meet circulation demands.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalend (GED).

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with coworkers. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills needed to analyze and resolve situations. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgement within framework of existing policy and procedure. 

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: 

State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue’s website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual’s account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact (785) 296-3199. Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Allison Conklin

Email: [email protected] 

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions”

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) on the Careers – My Job Applications page.

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• State of Kansas Application

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents” 

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran”; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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