Job Details
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Bisbee/Countywide, AZ
Job Type: F Temporary, On-Call
Job Number: 060924
Department: County Library District
Opening Date: 06/14/2024
TEMPORARY / PART-TIME ON-CALL LIBRARY ASSISTANT - BISBEE AND COUNTYWIDE
CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
OPENS: Friday, June 14, 2024
CLOSES: when filled Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time
RATE OF PAY: $15.25 / hour
HOURS: Maximum 19 hours / week
PLEASE NOTE: All positions require a post offer, pre-employment background screening.
The Cochise County Library District operates five branch libraries in rural areas across Cochise County (Bowie, Elfrida, Portal, Sunizona, and Sunsites) and provides support services for seven municipal libraries operated by their towns or cities (Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Huachuca City, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, and Willcox). The Library District has operated as a Cochise County department since the 1980s, with a headquarters in Bisbee.
The On-Call Library Assistant provides backup and substitute coverage at the Library District offices in Bisbee, at rural branch locations, and as part of the library courier system. If you love libraries and are seeking a position that offers flexibility and variety, please apply to join the Library District team!
Under close supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in providing general and technical library services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Essential Functions
(Illustrative Only) Serves as a backup or substitute for staff at the Library District headquarters or rural branch locations; provides backup coverage for the library mail clerk/courier service and the library delivery service for individuals who are home-bound or institution-bound. Utilizes the countywide computer system to check materials in and out; processes and shelves library materials; retrieves library materials to fill requests; assists users with problems and inquiries. May perform other related work as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certification and one (1) year experience of general library experience; thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university in any discipline may substitute for the one (1) year of general library experience; OR, an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities of this classification; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of:
- standard library practices and procedures;
- general office procedures;
- intermediate level Internet/computer searching skills.
Ability to:- learn and utilize the countywide online library system;
- work independently on detail-oriented projects and tasks;
- learn basic computer trouble-shooting and maintenance;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- read, write and speak English;
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- follow verbal and written instruction;
- operate a large vehicle safely.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under direct supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office building setting and a county vehicle with appropriate climate controls and out of doors in varying conditions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential functions of this position require: lifting up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, feel or manipulate with hands.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking and adaptability; creative problem-solving skills.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.