POSITION: Circulation AssistantLOCATION: Midtown Carnegie Branch 397 E Central Street Springfield, MOClassification: Part TimeTrack: Library Worker IIFSLA Status: Non - ExemptPAY RATE: $12.50 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until FilledThis is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work budgeted hours during open hours of the library, Monday through Saturday 9:30am 6:00pm. Saturday hours will be required. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Librarys responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.This position requires high school graduation, completion of a high school equivalent program such as a GED or current enrollment in high school or a high school equivalent program. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employmentApplications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job PostingComplete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm.Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssential FunctionsRoutinely checks-in, checks-out and renews library materialsRegisters patrons for library cards, voter registration and other library functionsAssists patrons with directional informationCollects overdue fines, book deposits and other fees, makes change, and issues receiptsPerforms routine computer searches, data entryOperates multi-line telephone switchboard and intercom answering and directing calls including high volume telephone communication with publicRoutinely files and shelvesChecks-in newspapers, magazines and sorts branch mailPerforms light copy machine maintenancePrepares daily deposits of moneys collected by branchHandles departmental problems in absence of supervisorAssists with other related departmental duties as assignedAssists other departments as neededPerforms essential functions during high patron volumeInterprets and implements the Librarys General Conduct PolicyTimeliness: The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.Ability to work with others and the general public: It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.Skills/Job KnowledgeExcellent communications skills, oral and writtenAbility to effectively listen to and respond to patron inquiriesAbility to perform essential job functions during times of high public usageBasic knowledge of circulation and library functionsComputer and keyboard skillsEducation/ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school or high school equivalency programPublic service experienceContactRegular, daily public contactWorks closely with other department personnelRoutine telephone contact with other departments and branchesOccasional work with other branch departmentsSupervisionSupervised by Circulation Department ManagerPhysical DemandsRoutinely bends, squats, kneels and reaches from
