Library Lead Passport Office Agent
Library Lead Passport Office Agent
Posted on :
19-05-2025
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19-05-2025
Job Description
Introduction
The New Haven Free Public Library offers Passport and Passport Photo services where patrons can apply for and renew passports.
Information on our Passport Services can be found HERE.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a parttime 19 hours per week paraprofessional position in the passport office of the New Haven Free Public Library. This position leads the work of the Passport Agents and ensure that all agents are in compliance with US Department of States protocols in both meeting requirements and in following all passport related work procedures. Work may include evenings and weekends at Ives Main Library or at other library branches or at special outreach events in the community.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Trains new and existing passport agents and schedules any needed training from The US Department of State.
- Ensure that all agents are in compliance with US Department of States protocols in both meeting requirements and in following all passport related work procedures.
- Acts as the liaison between US Department of State officials and NHFPL Passport Office.
- Creates schedule for Passport Agents.
- Accepts passport applications from customers and review all paperwork to ensure that required information and documentation has been provided.
- Inspects passport applications for accuracy and potential fraudulent information.
- Answers questions from the public on passport applications and procedures required by the U.S. Department of State.
- Takes passport photos.
- Collects of all passport associated fees for submission to the Department of State.
- Provides reports of all passport applications processed.
- Mails out and track all passport applications sent.
- Ensures payments are accurate and transmitted to business staff personnel.
- Maintain records of all financial transactions and transmittals.
- Performs routine clerical duties including data entry.
- Supports the Librarys computer and technology services.
- Performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma required
- Current U.S. citizenship required
- At least one year of experience in library clerical or customer service work including training and supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities:
- Ability to learn Passport Agency procedures and processing requirements.
- Experience leading and training other workers in workrelated procedures and protocols.
- Experience handling a variety of forms of payment (i.e.: cash checks electronic transactions).
- Experience in maintaining financial records and in creating financial transaction reports.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software in order to provide support to the Librarys computer and technology services.
- Knowledge of correct English usage punctuation spelling grammar and vocabulary.
- Must possess excellent customer service and telephone skills.
- Must be attentive to details.
- Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
- Ability to make basic arithmetic computations.
- Must be committed to hours assigned.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pass US passport training and test as well as yearly recertification during duration of employment.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund Non Tested position.
This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits vacation pay holiday union membership or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.
The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employersponsored visa support.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a preemployment background checkand (2) a preemployment drug screening in accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this preemployment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
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