Clerk I (B) - Circulation (Part-Time)

Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a part-time Clerk I for their Advanced Learning Library. This role involves clerical tasks, customer service, and support in various library functions. Applicants should demonstrate a strong customer service orientation and basic computing skills.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Vacation accumulation

Qualifications

• Ability to learn office practices and procedures quickly.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the library service desk and via phone.
• Shelving and maintaining library materials.
• Conduct basic arithmetic checks as necessary.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Computer competency

Clerical skills

Education

Six months of entry-level clerical office support work

Job description

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Distinguishing Features of Work

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This is clerical and manual work which can be learned by training on the job and which requires limited judgment in its execution. Work may include making arithmetic or similar checks on the work of other employees, but not supervision, unless allowed temporarily over staff assisting with a task.

General responsibilities include: customer assistance in all aspects of library service in person and by telephone, shelving and shelf-reading, collection maintenance, public computer assistance, and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Clerks spend approximately half of each scheduled shift shelving library materials and conducting materials handling processes such as sorting materials, loading carts of items, or shelf-reading sections of materials.

The employee selected for a part-time clerk position must be able to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation,and demonstrate computer competency that includes the ability to assist others with basic public computing needs.

Wichita Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time Clerk I at our Advanced Learning Library located at 711 W 2nd Street.

Workdays and Hours:(This is a part time position)

• Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Monday - Tuesday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
  
  

Please note: While this position is currently assigned a fixed schedule, shift and work hours are subject to change based on operational needs. Final schedule will be confirmed at the time of hire and may vary depending on department requirements.

Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation

• Posting may close at any time **
  
  

Examples of Work Performed

• Maintains files of correspondence, forms, reports, and other materials; files material alphabetically, numerically, or by other predetermined classification.
• Picks up, sorts and sends out mail; places material in envelops or packages.
• Assists in proofreading various written materials.
• Repeats computations made by other clerks to check accuracy.
• Performs simple posting to cost, voucher, individual account, or similar subsidiary records.
• Completes tabulations from records at hand and prepares reports of a standardized and routine nature.
• Performs simple arithmetic calculations manually or by using a calculator.
• May deliver materials as required.
• Answers phones and/or receives visitors, providing routine information, taking messages, and/or routing them to appropriate personnel.
• For Library positions, assists customers at a service desk and/or via the telephone, loads library materials on a cart, and arranges materials on shelves as needed.
• For Fire positions, sets up tables and chairs as required for meeting/training configurations, provides support to the Storekeeper in receiving inventory and entering information into appropriate database. Delivers supplies to appropriate fire stations weekly using City vehicle for transportation.
• Dependent upon assignment, position may be required to travel to different work sites throughout the workday. Those positions will require reliable personal transportation.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Requirements of Work

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with other employees and the public
• Ability to learn, within a short period of time, office practices and procedures
• Ability to write legibly
• Ability to learn clerical assignments and develop skill in the operation of office machines within a short period of time
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular materials
• Ability to observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers and avoid perception errors in arithmetic
• Ability to: stand while moving about for up to 8 hours per shift, or stand stationary for up to 2 hours, on carpet, tile or concrete flooring; walk while pushing a loaded book cart weighing up to 250 lbs.; reach, bend, stoop, kneel and squat to arrange materials on shelves; extend arms overhead repetitively to return book, weighing as much as 10 lbs.; repetitively reach across body while handling up to 10 lbs.; and frequently lift to shoulder height, up to 50 lbs. and carry the load up to 5'
  
  

Required Experience And Training

• Six (6) months of entry level clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests.
  
  

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

Full-time Employee Benefits

• VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
• DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
• LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
• SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
• VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
• RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
• LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
• MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
  
  

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

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I have the following years of experience in clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing:

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year experience.
• 2 - 3 years' experience.
• 4+ years' experience.
• I do not have experience in clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing:
  
  

02

I understand this position will require clerical or administrative testing. I confirm I am willing and able to proceed with the required testing for this position.

• Yes, I am willing and able to proceed with the required testing for this position.
• No, I am not willing and able to proceed with the required testing for this position.
  
  

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I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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