Library Clerk- Palatka

Salary : $29,250.00 Annually

Location : 601 College Road - Palatka, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-043

Department: Library Services

Opening Date: 09/23/2024

General Description

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Librarian or designee. The position performs routine library work assisting in one or more of the service areas in the county library system.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists at the circulation desk according to established procedures. Provides circulation services to the public. Performs all circulation duties related to automated circulation desk operation.
2. Prepares and files circulation, financial, and other reports.
3. Maintains orderly flow of returned materials.
4. Assists in the search and recovery of library materials.
5. Monitors and replenishes supplies from centralized stock for staff and patrons.
6. Provides reader assistance in services to patrons under the direction of a professional Librarian.
7. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the services and operations of the library system.
2. Knowledge of standard library clerical methods and practices.
3. Ability to communicate with patrons, supervisors, and the public.
4. Ability to interpret circulation policies and procedures to the public.
5. Ability to deal effectively with library patrons over the telephone and in person.
6. Ability to communicate clearly.
7. Ability to utilize business Mathematics and business English.
8. Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
9. Ability to work without close supervision.
10. Ability to make decisions within the framework of stated policies and procedures.
11. Ability to use judgement in performing library duties.
12. Ability to type 35 correct words per minute.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
2. One (1) year experience in clerical work.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
2. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
3. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
4. Ability to type at prescribed rate of speed.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Works inside in an office environment.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:

CORE BENEFITS
•Medical/Health Insurance
•Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Florida Retirement System
•Employee Assistance Program

OPTIONAL BENEFITS
•Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
•Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)
•Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.
•Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.

HOLIDAYS are as follows:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)

ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

OTHER BENEFITS
Bereavement Leave
Cost Saving Incentive Program
Employee of the Quarter Program
Jury Duty Pay

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