City of Prescott

Library Assistant - Circulation

City of Prescott Prescott, AZ

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Library Assistant - Circulation

Library

Hiring Range: $18.66 to $23.32

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

Pay Grade: 103

Full Pay Range: $18.66 to $27.99

Deadline to Apply: 07/19/2024

Benefits Summary

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

  • Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
  • Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
  • Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
  • Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
  • Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary

Provides excellent, front-line customer service, interacting directly with library users at the Check-Out Desk. Performs a variety of clerical tasks dealing primarily with the circulation of materials. Must be able to perform physically demanding duties related to checking in, checking out and shelving materials in a busy environment. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties

  • Greets library users, answers telephone and performs a wide range of clerical public contact duties.
  • Ability to establish relationships with the public and provide superior customer service in a professional manner.
  • Uses library automated circulation system to circulate materials to library users including checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering borrowers, and collecting fines and fees.
  • Acts as contact person for library users inquiring about their records.
  • Assists in department operations: opening and closing the circulation desk, counting money, emptying book drops.
  • Attends to public use of equipment such as self-checkout computer and copy machines. Provides users with general information about library services directing them to other personnel as needed.
  • Performs general clerical duties for supervisor as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Education or experience equivalent to one-year full-time clerical level library or customer service/public relations work.

Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

  • Ability to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations and handle money appropriately
  • Ability to retrieve, file and shelve books/materials and to accurately maintain library records
  • Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
  • Ability to learn and use integrated library software
  • Competent with computers in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to follow oral and written direction
  • Ability to keep to a schedule

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

  • Most work is performed in a library environment, and some in community settings
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push materials including full book carts, book bins, and lifting tubs weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Must be able to perform physically demanding duties involving repetitive standing, walking, reaching, bending, and stretching for long periods of time. Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, laptop and/or tablet PC, telephone, e-reader, calculator, cash register, bar code reader, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

  • Drug screening
  • Motor vehicle records check
  • Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213

Salary: $18.66 - $27.99 per hour

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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Government Administration

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