Salary: $16.22 - $23.30 Hourly
Location : Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Library
Opening Date: 06/03/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Nature of Work
The purpose of the class is to provide paraprofessional, customer-oriented library services. The class is responsible for performing advanced bibliographic searches in intra-library loan, acquisition, or circulation functions and/or information services using all available library sources and tools; providing research and/or assistance in public service areas involving extensive public contact in advising patrons in the use and location of physical materials, online and digital resources, public computers, and mobile devices.
Essential Job Functions

• Operates library computers for data entry and information retrieval.
• Assists with planning and preparation of flyers, posters, and bibliographies for the library.
• Participates in special civic and library events, such as speakers, author signings, etc.
• Staffs service points to assist patrons in circulation, information, and reference activities, including Readers' Advisory.
• Performs trouble-shooting tasks on computers, and assists patrons with public computer and equipment use.
• Assists the librarians with technology classes and programs.
• Helps coordinate the maintenance of the Library's webpage and social media sites.
• Assists patrons and staff with current technologies and applications, such as mobile devices, social media, etc.
• Plans and coordinates the scheduling and borrowing of Book Club materials.
• Conducts bibliographic searches for serials, periodicals, special collections, and print and non-print materials.
• Assists with all aspects of collection development including selection, recommendations, and weeding.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information, attends in-service training and technical classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical skills.
• Performs related tasks such as managing desk, phone, and email inquiries, directing vendors and service technicians to the appropriate persons, and assisting with library projects.

Minimum Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or associate degree with public library experience. Requires experience with library organizations and customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Requires strong computer and internet skills, experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint), practical experience with social media, and practical experience with mobile devices and their applications. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Must be able to work weekends and evenings.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.
Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is United Health Care.
Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is United Health Care.
Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.
Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.
All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.
Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.
Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.
Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma
• General Equivalency Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of library experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• One to two years
• More than two years

03

Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question