Library Clerks - 3 Positions Open

POSITION TITLE:              Library Clerk - Three Position

DEPARTMENT:                 Library

FLSA STATUS:                   Non-exempt   

SALARY GRADE:              B

SALARY RANGE:              Hiring in at $17.84 - $23.23 - a 3.7% COLA will be added as of 7/1/2024

REPRESENTATION:         None

HOURS:                              Two positions at 30 hrs that include benefits

                                          One position at 20 hrs that includes vacation and Holiday pay but no benefits       

                                          Some working hours will be at Hoodland Library in Welches                           

These positions are open until filled.  Applicants will be reviewed as received.  

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: - Full Job Description is attached below for review. 

Library clerks perform routine clerical and semi-professional library work, assisting in all phases of library activities, especially circulation desk duties, shelving, assisting members in locating resources, marketing, and presenting programs in a team atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Register members for library cards, and update member accounts.
• Advise members of overdue items and fees owed to the library and accept payment.
• Check library materials in and out; and renew materials.
• Perform all duties associated with member holds on library materials, including placing holds, retrieving holds, processing holds, and shelving holds.
• Provide basic reference, reader’s advisory, and directional assistance to library members and troubleshoot public computers.
• Maintain bulletin boards and brochure display areas.
• Plan and implement monthly and special displays of library materials.
• Create program fliers, resource guides or informational brochures.
• Monitor behavior of library members and maintain order in the library; perform facility security checks.
• Learn to use and troubleshoot library software and resources, including Symphony, Workflows, MS Office Suite, Google Apps, PACs, Electronic databases, Internet.
• Perform simple processing and repair of materials for library circulation.
• Contact members regarding missing parts and damaged materials.
• Perform miscellaneous routine tasks in cleaning and maintaining the premises.
• Attend training sessions and meetings.
• Assist with planning, and present programs under the direction a Librarian, Assistant Director, or the Library Director.
• All tasks of the Library Shelver.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, the public, and other agency staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
One-year customer service experience preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Apps, and excellent typing skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationship with other employees and the public.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to understand written and oral instruction.
• Be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 lbs., to reach above the head and bend to floor level and have sufficient strength and stamina to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Ability to accept supervision and correction on a daily basis.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, and Criminal History check.

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 job functions.

• Be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds
• Be able to reach above the head and bend to floor level
• Ability to maintain physical condition necessary for standing, bending, kneeling and moderate lifting.
• Sufficient strength and stamina to walk and stand for several hours at a time.
• Ability to operate a computer to access and input data, and type at an acceptable rate of speed.

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.

• While preforming the duties of this job, the employee works in a Public Library Building.  This has characteristics of an office environment, as well as a retail environment.
• This position may participate in outreach activities outside of the library building.  These activities could take place in an elementary, middle, or high school, a public park, or other public buildings.
• This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

BENEFITS:

Benefits Information: Comprehensive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and PERS contribution. The City also provides a gym membership allowance

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.

To Apply:  Complete the on-line application and upload your Cover Letter and Resume.