City of Virginia Beach Hiring for Library Program Specialist at Virginia Beach, VA Full Time

Work Location:
Library – Pungo-Blackwater Library

Pay Range:
H.2106, $18.10 – $18.10

Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule:
Varies; Days, Nights, Weekends (may include Sat/Sunday,/Holidays)

Part Time Hours/Wk:Application Deadline:
9/14/21

Job Duties:
Library Program Specialist – Adult Track

Processes holds and provides information to customers about their circulation records and material requests to meet borrowing needs. Searches and updates circulation system. Check materials in and out and registers customers to maintain an accurate database. Performs cash handling duties.

Maintains an ongoing knowledge of reading trends

Developing programs and presenting to the public

Evaluates the accuracy and condition of books/ items in the collection and makes recommendations for the purchase of materials.

Participates in or leads departmental strategic teams to develop system policies and procedures as well as programming, provides training to orient them to their tasks and responsibilities.

Collaborates with colleagues to develop programs, share resources, and communicate trends in adult services.

May be required to be in charge of the library branch and staff in the absence of supervisory personnel.

May be required to manage daily service point schedules, supervise opening and closing procedures including cash reconciliation and securing the building.

Monitors the security of the library facility or outreach site to ensure a safe environment for internal and external customers.

May supervise volunteers, serving as a Volunteer Resource Manager.

Will be using all Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Skype for Business, the internet, and mobile devices).

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Library_Program_Specialist_02106.pdf

Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.

Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires a combination of higher education and/or experience equivalent to five (5) years, one (1) of which must have been in direct delivery of information services, in a library related field which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. May require a Commercial Driver’s License. This position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required

CDL: Not Required

DOT History: Not Required

CPS Check: Not Required

Physical: Not Required

Respirator: Not Required

Polygraph Review: Not Required

Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:
Preferences:
1 year work experience using all Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Skype for Business, the internet, and mobile devices).

3 years of work experience with customer service/public relations

Working experience of collaborative teamwork and communication skills

1 year experience of leading departmental Strategic teams to develop system of policies/procedures as well as programming and training

Experience developing programs and presenting to the public.

1 year experience of bookstore clerk/library related field

Knowledge of opening /closing of office including cash reconciliation and securing building.

Experience in evaluation of accuracy and conditions of books/items in collection and making recommendations for purchase of materials.

Special Instructions:
Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.

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Your responses to any “Supplemental Questions”, if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.

Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.