City of St. Petersburg Hiring for Library Assistant I (Summer/Seasonal) at Saint Petersburg, FL Full Time

Ongoing Recruitment for Part-Time, Seasonal (Summer) and Temporary Applicant Pool

This is important, part-time, summer, non-professional library support work assisting in various phases of municipal library operations. An employee in this class is able to provide excellent library patron services and support services in a highly technological environment. Work involves participation on one or more of the centralized teams at the Main Community Library, including the Acquisition Services, Adult Services, Borrower Services and Youth Services teams of personnel that serve Main Community Library customers, as well as support for the 7-site municipal library system. Work includes following patron-driven procedures and schedules for promptly making materials available to the community. Work includes extensive use of the library system’s integrated library system (ILS), contact with community members, including, but not limited to, lending and reserving library materials, registering library patrons, updating patron accounts, locating materials, answering basic informational questions, assisting with basic computer and public catalog searches, maintaining records and cash handling. The position requires the exercise of outstanding customer service skills, including courtesy, discretion and tact, in a fast-paced environment, while multi-tasking. An employee in this class is expected to perform independently following a reasonable amount of training and orientation.

The work schedule may vary, and assignments are primarily at the Main Community Library, but will include assignments throughout the library system as scheduling necessitates; the hours typically include mornings, along with some evenings/nights and weekends. This is 8 weeks, summer employment including, but not limited to, summer reading program assistance for youth and families. There is a variable start date from late May – July to approximately late July – September.

Salary: $15.00 – $21.50 Hourly (approximately 20 hours per week)

Close Date: Open Until Filled

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have the ability to travel between library facilities as needed.

• Have some previous experience working with the public.

• Be skilled in computer use.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have library experience, particularly working with children and/or young adults.

• Be skilled in technology, including computers, integrated library systems, databases, and cash register use.

• Have some knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, library methods, materials, practices and available reference sources.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs – Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodatiaons may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.