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Posted: March 30, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Library Aid

United States Space Force

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Location

Salary

$15.16 - $22.26

per hour

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a library aid at a Space Force base in Colorado, where you'll handle everyday tasks like shelving books, checking out materials, helping visitors find resources, and keeping the library organized and running smoothly.

It's a supportive role in a military library setting, involving some customer service and basic maintenance of books and records.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with any kind of office or clerical experience, even from volunteering, who enjoys helping people and working in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in responsible clerical or office work of any kind, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer roles
  • Ability to shelf and organize library materials correctly
  • Skills in checking and maintaining the condition of books, including minor repairs
  • Familiarity with processing new materials and assisting with circulation duties like checkouts and returns
  • Capability to help users locate information using library systems, databases, and shelves
  • Proficiency in routine clerical tasks such as answering phones, taking messages, and updating statistics
  • Willingness to assist with library programs, procurement, and ensuring users follow rules

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Library located on Peterson Space Force Base/ Space Base Delta 1. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/24/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in responsible clerical or office work of any kind that demonstrates the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. Major Duties:

Duties and Responsibilities: Shelves books, magazines, and other library materials ensuring all materials are re-shelved in correct order.

Reviews the library collection to ensure library materials are maintained In correct order in their assigned areas.

Checks condition of books in designated areas, removes obsolete/damaged materials for review by a librarian, and performs minor mending.

Processes new, rebound, and reconditioned library materials for circulation and reference according to established procedures. Assists with annual inventory of collection.

Assists with automated and manual circulation duties, registering and deleting customers, charging and discharging library materials, taking requests for reserves and interlibrary loans, and checking to ensure those requests are filled.

Assists with processing overdues. Explains library rules to users and ensures that users observe library rules.

Assists users in locating books and information using the Integrated Library System (ILS), online databases and other Internet resources and on the shelves, referring difficult questions to lead technician or librarian.

Performs routine clerical tasks such as answering the telephone, taking messages, and referring callers or visitors to the appropriate staff member.

Assists in maintaining and updating library statistics and filing. Following established procedures, assists with the library procurement/acquisition process.

Assists in implementing programs, publicity, and the marketing of library services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12925226

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-6XFSDL251301