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Form of workThis position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
**NOTE: Yuma County reserves the right to underfill the Library Assistant I (Grade 100) as a Library Aide (Grade 96 Min: $17.01/hr. - Mid: $21.39/hr. ) until such time as the successful candidate completes all education and training requirements.
NATURE OF WORK
Under close supervision, performs library work of moderate difficulty in one of the divisions or branches of the library; this position has department specific responsibility. Hours may vary (Monday - Saturday) depending on the needs of the Library District.
(Illustrative Only) Checks materials in and out; handles fees and fines; issues library cards; assists patrons with their needs; responds to complaints; assists with library services as practiced in public libraries; collects statistics; shelves books and materials; unpacks and packs boxes of books returned from or to be returned to other library agencies; updates computer records on library materials and orders as needed; organizes and conducts library and activities; may promote public library services to the local community; may be assigned to work in other library branches and divisions.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; and thirty (30) semester hours of college course work; OR Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Certificate; AND one (1) year of library experience. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess or have the ability to obtain a fingerprint Clearance Card. Requires successful completion of a background check.
Knowledge of: Yuma County and Department policies and procedures and functions. Knowledge of techniques of library operations; the Dewey Decimal System; children's services as practiced in public libraries; books and authors; circulation functions appropriate to branch library and circulation procedures.
Skill in: Using office machines, and automated systems; business English, spelling and arithmetic; providing effective customer-oriented service; handling irate patrons and tense situations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating verbally and in writing; following written instructions.
Ability to: Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; lift up to 40 lbs.
Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACEEmployment Type: Full TimeSkill in: Using office machines, and automated systems; business English, spelling and arithmetic; providing effective customer-oriented service; handling irate patrons and tense situations; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating verbally and in writing; following written instructions.
Ability to: Effectively respond to phone calls, emails and complaints in a timely manner; plan, prioritizes, manages and responds to multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; lift up to 40 lbs.
Working Environment: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.
