The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include: ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse. This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.Library & Archival Paraprofessional 4 Full Time, Permanent Help make a difference!Under the supervision of the Branch Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of library and information services to the incarcerated individuals, performing expert level library duties related to collection development, reference/information delivery, and automated circulation systems.We currently have 7 openings for this full-time position with Institutional Library Services (ILS) of the Washington State Library, and they are available in the following counties: Mason, Grays Harbor, Snohomish, Spokane, Pierce and Walla Walla. This position is an in-training position and can be filled at either the Library & Archives Paraprofessional 3 or Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4 level depending on the applicant's qualifications. Monthly salary ranges for the two levels are as follows:Library & Archival Professional 3: $3,294 - $4,385Library & Archival Professional 4: $3,883 - $5,214 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSWithin the past 10 years, four years of experience in a library providing adult/young adult public serviceAbility to read and write English languageAbility to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the positionPREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONExperience with OCLC WorldShare interlibrary loanExperience providing adult/young adult reference and reader's advisory services WORKING CONDITIONSThis position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time while working in a library/office environment. The core hours are Monday - Friday from 8 AM-5 PM. Some evening and weekend work is required. Some in-state travel including overnight stays required. If driving a vehicle for company purposes, will be required to submit a valid driver license to supervisor.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTWillingness and ability to work within the constraints of the institution and work effectively with incarcerated individualsSuccessful completion of DOC CORE training must be completed within the first 9 months of employmentMust pass criminal history background checkHow to ApplyRequired: To be considered for this position you must attach the following:Letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the duties and qualifications of the position.Current resumeThree Professional references. Personal references will not be considered.You must complete the supplemental questions at the end of this application. Incomplete responses such as "see resume" will not be considered.All veterans must include a copy of your DD214 to receive preference in the hiring process. You must black out your social security number before attaching it to your application.The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any real or perceived sensory, mental or physical ability. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in alternative format, should call (360) 704-5210. #J-18808-Ljbffr