Provides circulation assistance to library customers. Performs essential public service support tasks. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.
Fairfax County Public Library supports the goals of One Fairfax, fostering equity and opportunity in the delivery of programs and services.
Note: This job announcement will be used to fill multiple current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies. Current vacancies are located at the following branches:
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Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd, Burke, VA, 22015-4274
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Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA, 20190-3306
Salary: The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($21.1780- $29.1198) of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per county personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends as assigned. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduation or possession of a GED diploma issued by a state department of education; plus, one of the following:
Three months of full-time experience or the equivalent amount of part-time experience (i.e., one year as a 10-hour Page) working or volunteering in a library; or six months of full-time experience or the equivalent amount of part-time experience providing customer service.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:-
Six months of experience working with and assisting the public in a library setting.
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Experience working with automated library systems/software.
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Experience explaining library policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings. Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.
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