COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER I (LIBRARY PAGE)

New Castle County Dept. of Community Services has openings for the following part-time position (approximately 15-25 hours per week): Library Page. This is a year-round position and hours, which will require nights and weekends. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Selected applicants must pass a background check, medical history review and drug screen prior to start date, must have a reliable means of transportation, and must be willing to take first aid training. Please provide a valid e-mail address on application.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).
New employees are generally hired at the starting salary and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.
New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine, entry-level work and assists with various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs routine, entry-level work providing assistance to the Department of Community Services as a Library Page, Recreation Leader I, Barn Buddy or Summer Youth Employee. The work involves contact with the public. This employee works under close supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Assists with basic needs of a program or activity;
• Maintains simple records;
• Enforces safety rules and regulations;
• Answers telephones;
• Performs minor office tasks;
• Guides participants in an activity;
• Assists with care and clean-up of facility;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of work.

Library Page:

• Shelves all library materials;
• Reads shelves to see that library materials are in proper order;
• Empties book drop;
• Collects and sorts materials for delivery;
• Assists with set up of meeting room space for library programs;
• Assists with projects such as inventory, as directed by the Page Supervisor or the Principle Library Assistant;
• Requires work on a computer.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; courtesy; dependability; ability to keep simple records and reports; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This is entry-level work with no experience required; however, individuals must meet minimum age qualifications to secure a work permit. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent or commercial driver's license Class D (CDL) if it is required of the duties of the position. Must pass a Class III County physical examination if required of the duties of the position. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Marlene Esposito
c/o Department of Community Services
77 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720
Marlene.Esposito@newcastlede.gov
(302) 395-5665Employment Type: Regular Part-time