LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT II - Range AME / 08

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support Technical Services with emphasis on the physical processing of library materials. You will receive, prepare, process, and route materials; assist with cataloging, repairs, shelving, and other library tasks as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and one year of customer service or library experience.

Qualifications

• High school, GED, or the equivalent and one year of customer service and/or library experience.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports Technical Services with emphasis on physical processing of library materials.
• Receives, prepares, processes, and routes library materials.
• Performs basic copy cataloging and records maintenance.
• Assists with material repair and departmental projects.
• Provides shelving and other library support as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Library experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

DEPARTMENT:

Library

HOURS OF WORK:

Schedule is flexible for 18 hours weekly between Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm

LOCATION:

3600 Denali Street

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Librarian, this position provides Technical Services support with an emphasis on the physical processing of library materials. The position receives, prepares, processes, and routes library materials; performs basic copy cataloging and records maintenance as assigned; assists with material repair and departmental projects; and provides shelving and other library support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school, GED, or the equivalent and

one

(

1

) year of customer service and/or library experience.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

Personal Suitability Qualifications

:

Per Municipal Code 3.30.024.D Personal suitability qualifications commonly required by any employee occupying a position in any class, such as good character, loyalty, honesty, demeanor, industry, amenability to supervision, and willingness to cooperate with associates shall be qualifications required for each position.

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four (4) hours at a time.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

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Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at [phone]