NHS Human Services, Inc.

NOTE: Please see the Library website for guidance on how to submit your complete packet of application materials: https://www.nols.org/employment/ Primary assigned location: Sequim Branch Library and Port Angeles Main Library. May be assigned to work at other NOLS Facilities as needed.

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Salary:  Range/Step: 8.5: $16.56 to $16.56

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Schedule: Position is not scheduled for regular hours. Hours will average 5-15 per week. On-call work hours will vary and include evenings and weekends.

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*About the positions. * Individuals assigned to this classification perform selected tasks that support circulation, customer service, and other library services. Work is performed under general supervision. 

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Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Checks in, sorts and shelves returned materials;
• Processes holds;
• Provides courteous, helpful, and efficient service to customers by checking out materials, issuing library cards, placing holds, and answering questions about accounts;
• Responds to routine patron requests for materials, service and information and appropriately refers more complex queries;
• Assists and instructs patrons in the use of library equipment;
• Makes minor repairs to library materials;
• Performs clerical tasks that support collection management activities;
• Assists with creation of displays, bulletin boards, and signs;
• Assists other staff with opening and closing of the facility;
• Assists other staff with preparing and presenting programs;
• Maintains work and public areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Timely and regular attendance is an essential job function.

   

Minimum Qualifications:

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Education, Experience, and Certifications Required:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical education and experience would be:

• Two years of high school;
• Relevant clerical, administrative, or customer service experience.

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Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Familiarity with standard workplace computer applications and equipment;
• Principles of alpha numeric filing systems;
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while conducting repetitive tasks;
• General familiarity with public libraries and library services;
• Strong customer service attitude;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Physical Requirements: Essential job functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office and library equipment, including the following:

CONTINUOUS walking, standing, bending and stooping, squatting, kneeling, sitting, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist; side-to-side turning of neck; reaching above and at shoulder height, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to manipulate keyboard, equipment controls and other office equipment; pinch grasp to manipulate writing utensils; moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials; lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 yards.

OCCASIONAL lifting objects weighing 20-35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

Ability to push, pull, load, unload, and maneuver heavy book car