Part-Time Opportunities: Library Circulation Attendant I

Phoenix Public Library serves a diverse clientele of over 4.8 million people, with the Burton Barr Central Library and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting edge electronic resources and customer focused public services. A Library Circulation Attendant I provides direct customer service in person, via telephone or email and performs a variety of clerical tasks in the Burton Bar Central Library or one of the branch locations. They issue library cards, process customer payments, manage and balance cash drawer, and assist customers with checking out materials on a daily basis. They also provide basic customer service in using the copy machines, making computer reservations and printing, and placing holds on library materials.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, resolve problems and work with a diverse customer base in a fast paced environment with the ability to work independently.

$15.55/ hourly.

Part-Time employees will work up to 30 hours and are not eligible for the full package of benefits. Employees will have the opportunity to receive a free bus/light rail pass and earned paid sick time.

• One year of library clerical experience.

AND

• One year general clerical experience that includes eperience serving the public and demonstrated typing skills.

OR

• One year experience at the level of Library Clerk I.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Working irregular hours, weekends, and evenings will be required.
• Make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements, such as checking in and shelving materials, operating a computer keyboard or scanner and bend or stoop repeatedly over the course of an entire shift.
• Remain in a standing position for an extended periods of time; from one continuous hour up to three total hours at a time per day while performing a variety of tasks.
• Two years of experience providing customer service.
• Cash handling experience.
• Computer skills including working with Microsoft Office and other Windows based programs.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Recruitment closes March 21, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Library Circulation Attnd I, JC:01550, ID# 44490, 3/6/22, 3 mos, CP, Benefits: NONE, Q

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