City of Roanoke
Library Assistant I -Temporary
City of Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Salary:
$15.58 - $24.93 Hourly
Location :
NW Suite D 24017, VA
Job Type:
Temporary
Job Number:
02675
Department:
Department of Libraries
Division:
Libraries
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Closing Date:
7/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant to perform clerical and customer service work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, register patrons, assist in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; and locate books, magazines and other materials as requested. They will also provide general library information, examine shelves, replace incorrectly shelved books, work with staff on programs for adults and children and prepare library materials for circulation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.This is a non-exempt position.Examples of Duties
SUMMARY
Performs clerical work in the public library system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulationMaintains files and recordsAssists the public in the use of library facilitiesLocates books, magazines and other materials as requestedProvides general library informationExamines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved booksInspects and repairs library materialsProcesses and labels materials for circulationOrders and maintains inventoryPrepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collectionsAssists staff with Youth and Adult programsDuties as assigned such as security monitoringMay require evening and weekend hours of work.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing?
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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$15.58 - $24.93 Hourly
Location :
NW Suite D 24017, VA
Job Type:
Temporary
Job Number:
02675
Department:
Department of Libraries
Division:
Libraries
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Closing Date:
7/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Library Assistant to perform clerical and customer service work in the public library system. The successful candidate will charge and discharge library materials, register patrons, assist in controlling status of materials in circulation; maintain files and records; assist the public in the use of library facilities; and locate books, magazines and other materials as requested. They will also provide general library information, examine shelves, replace incorrectly shelved books, work with staff on programs for adults and children and prepare library materials for circulation. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.This is a non-exempt position.Examples of Duties
SUMMARY
Performs clerical work in the public library system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Charges and discharges library materials, registers patrons, assists in controlling status of materials in circulationMaintains files and recordsAssists the public in the use of library facilitiesLocates books, magazines and other materials as requestedProvides general library informationExamines shelves, replaces incorrectly shelved booksInspects and repairs library materialsProcesses and labels materials for circulationOrders and maintains inventoryPrepares library materials for circulation, bindery and withdrawal from library collectionsAssists staff with Youth and Adult programsDuties as assigned such as security monitoringMay require evening and weekend hours of work.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training in a clerical environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions. Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing?
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quite.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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