Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Come Join The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC)!The State of Wyoming offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement insurance paid leave and more.
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.
Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- For additional information regarding the benefits package please click here
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Why Rawlins
Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County its a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park hitting the ATV trails enjoying a round at the local golf course or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.
And rememberWyoming has no state income tax meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!
Human Resource Contact: or
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 updating Policies and Procedures for inmate distribution in the library
- Providing inmates with legal forms for the court ie divorce packets)
- Logging the inmates daily computer usage
- Legal research via the internet on Lexis Nexis and other legal sites
- Answering inmate single-page request forms
- Visiting specialty units checking in and checking out law library material
- Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those with a 2-year degree.
Preference may also be given to those with 2 years of work experience with a Library background.
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.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting basic accounts payable and purchasing.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision training and evaluation.
- Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associates 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 & ExperienceSubstitution:
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 basiswithout 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.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
- Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug test prior to appointment.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage and harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
- WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
- WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
IC
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Come Join The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC)!The State of Wyoming offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement insurance paid leave and more.The Wyoming State Penitentiary is seeking a Office Support Specialist ...
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Come Join The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC)!The State of Wyoming offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement insurance paid leave and more.
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.
Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- For additional information regarding the benefits package please click here
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:
Why Rawlins
Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County its a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park hitting the ATV trails enjoying a round at the local golf course or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.
And rememberWyoming has no state income tax meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!
Human Resource Contact: or
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 updating Policies and Procedures for inmate distribution in the library
- Providing inmates with legal forms for the court ie divorce packets)
- Logging the inmates daily computer usage
- Legal research via the internet on Lexis Nexis and other legal sites
- Answering inmate single-page request forms
- Visiting specialty units checking in and checking out law library material
- Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to those with a 2-year degree.
Preference may also be given to those with 2 years of work experience with a Library background.
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.
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting basic accounts payable and purchasing.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision training and evaluation.
- Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associates 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 & ExperienceSubstitution:
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 basiswithout 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.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
- Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check medical evaluation and drug test prior to appointment.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage and harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
- WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
- WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement and 457 Deferred Compensation Program longevity pay and opportunities for advancement.
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
IC
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