City of Chandler Salary Plan - 2012-13
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Non-Exempt = Hourly Position
Exempt = Salaried Position
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Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by
our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:
*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness
and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and
accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard
for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust
All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the
above values.
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| Job Description |
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Pay Grade: A15 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Group: Clerical/Technical (A) Class Code: L021
Effective Date: 7/01 Revision Date: 8/03, 7/05, 8/10
Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform, under professional guidance, duties that require the application of fundamental procedures and techniques of library service. Library Assistants provide specialized patron services and generally assist in the acquisition, preparation, and organization of library materials.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Provides reference assistance using both electronic and traditional sources to library customers;
Assists customers in using computer resources;
Uses a variety of print and electronic resources and computer software for reference work and for creating and implementing youth programs;
Plans and oversees youth reading programs to promote literacy;
Assists patrons to find materials appropriate to their reading level and/or interests;
Plans and implements special library programs such as children's lap-sit, craft programs, youth story times, and similar programs;
Answers telephones to provide information to library patrons on hours of operation, availability of materials, requests for books to be sent to other branches, and other inquiries;
Plans, organizes, and implements programming which includes generating publicity, budgeting and purchasing supplies needed, gathering statistics, and reporting results;
Catalogs materials and checks records for accuracy;
Processes inter-library loans;
Prints reports and distributes as assigned;
Searches the library database and adds books, audios, videos, and other acquisitions to catalog database;
Searches the international library database and downloads records to library system;
Initiates purchase requisitions using computer software to purchase needed materials;
Processes invoices for payment;
Communicates with vendors to place orders, make payments and handle problems and/or questions that may arise;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
May supervise and train Aides, volunteers, and part-time employees;
May assist in selection and acquisition of materials;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Fundamental library principles, objectives, methods, materials, and practices;
Books and authors;
Basic office functions including, but not limited to, typing, filing, bookkeeping, and related functions;
English grammar and punctuation.
Ability to:
Interpret policies and procedures for application in performance of duties and to the public when necessary;
Learn and operate the library's automated systems;
Apply the library's accounting and purchasing procedures;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons, other city employees, and the public;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Supervision Received:
The work is performed under the supervision of an Admin Librarian or other designated supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
May supervise and train Aides, volunteers, and part-time employees;
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
One (1) to two (2) years of general library experience; and
Valid Arizona Driver's License; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Work Environment:
The primary duties of the position are performed in a general office environment at the Library's main facility or a remote branch.
Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively on the telephone and in person, and to hear sounds within the normal range of conversation;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written documents and text materials;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, computer equipment, and specialized library equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand or sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 20 pounds and maneuver heavy book carts, and to work in an office and library environment.
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