Library - FT Branch Support Staff Scottsville Library
Library - FT Branch Support Staff Scottsville Library
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USD 31200 - 31200
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General Summary
JeffersonMadison Regional Libraryis seeking candidates to be considered for the position ofBranch Support Stafffor the Scottsville Librarywho are highly motivated and who support JMRLs Mission Statement to foster personal growth and lifelong learning for all by connecting people with ideas information and each other.
The preferred starting salary for this position is $15.00 hourly $31200.00 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a fulltime nonexempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS; however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
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Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Duties may vary based on assigned branch:- Provides all library circulation services including checking library materials in and out registering patrons for library cards placing holds and collecting fines and fees.
- Checks returned lending materials for damage normal wear and tear and missing included items.
- Maintains serial collections by processing new material and withdrawing old material.
- Processes new books by checking to correct catalog information.
- Prepares books to be withdrawn by processing material in system and generating paperwork associated with removal of material.
- Performs computer assistance for patrons.
- May be asked to perform notaries.
- Provides readers advisory and reference services.
- Manages ILL (interlibrary loan) requests.
- Answers telephone and handles patron inquiries both in person and on the telephone.
- Shelves and maintains library materials by call number.
- Assists with weeding collection; withdraws books that have been weeded removing library markings changing status in catalog and arranging to return books to vendors.
- Prepares bank deposits for branch funds.
- May be required to maintain branch email address and voicemail box following up with patrons as needed.
- Maintains branch technology by cleaning patron computers troubleshooting issues monitoring IT tickets replacing paper and toner and assisting other staff with technology questions.
- Prepares signage booklists displays program calendars and basic programs to promote library resources and community interaction.
- Assists Jefferson Madison Regional Library staff with projects.
- Requires a flexible schedule including days evenings and weekends.
- Follows library procedures for opening operating and closing library branch.
- May assume responsibility for branch in absence of Branch Manager.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment tools and other resources including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- High School or GED and previous experience working in a public customer service environment and working with Windows and the internet.
OR- Previous experience working in a public customer service environment and working with Windows and the internet.
OR- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
- Library work experience.
- Knowledge of library computer software programs.
- Required to successfully pass a preemployment background check.
- Required to work a flexible schedule including days evenings and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Job Knowledge:- Basic familiarity with the work to know common principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant policies and procedures in daily tasks.
- Knowledge of online information sources and the ability to use them effectively in research and reference situations.
- Knowledge of the navigation and use of nonfiction and print reference collections to support reference inquiries.
- Intermediate: ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers magazines journals multistep instruction manuals and reference materials.
- Basic: ability to write simple letters paragraphs and sentences containing subject verb and object and/or series of numbers names and addresses.
- Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition subtraction multiplication division).
- Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers.
- Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.
- Skilled: Comprehensive practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decisionmaking abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications and/or departmental software.
- Receives and disburses funds and prepares money for deposit.
- No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.
- Strong public services orientation.
- Frequent change of tasks.
- Working closely with others as part of a team.
- Takes responsibility for finding answers to questions and responding appropriately.
- Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performs tedious or exacting work.
- Excellent organizational time management and customer service skills.
- May require dealing with angry frustrated and/or upset individuals.
- Requires a nontraditional work schedule such as weeknights and weekends.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical Demands:
- Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
- Work requires pushing/pulling standing for extended periods stooping bending and carrying.
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Typically requires use ofstandard office equipment and telephone and related software and hardware; book trucks and carts and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
- Work is performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time monitor glare and dust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
