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At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services.  We invite you to consider joining our innovative team in our efforts to achieve this mission.

How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do:
Our team continually work towards providing outstanding services everyday and leaving our patrons feeling great after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and being a welcoming and inclusive library.

How we put you at the HEART of what we do:
Our organization prefers genuine learning and creativity. We want your unique perspective and skills to add to the make-up of how we serve Scottsdale residents.

About the Position:
Checks in, re-shelves library materials, runs and searches Request lists, and weeds the collection based on present criteria in all areas of the library to provide the best possible accessibility for customers and staff.

Please note: Due to this position being part-time, the classification is unclassified, meaning it is at-will and serves at the discretion of the City. These positions have limited benefits.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.  The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $19.42/hourly.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following: 

• Sorts and shelves materials in all areas of the library as accurately and quickly as possible.
• Uses computer system to check-in returned items, create paging list, and search for missing items.
• Empties book drops; checks in and sorts materials as assigned.
• Searches library for items requested by customers via service desks or computerized paging list.
• Regularly neatens tables, carrels, and public seating areas to provide an inviting atmosphere for customers.
• Assists in Circulation including issuing library cards and staffing drive up window as needed.
• Assists other departments in providing customer services as required.

• Lifts arms above shoulder level; bends, reaches above and below waist on a continuous basis.
• Climbs a short stepladder.
• Lifts crates of books weighing up to 50 pounds and pushes a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Bends and stoops to lift books, pushes book drop bin over rough uneven terrain, maneuvers carts and bins through doorways and up ramps.
• Works evening and weekend hours on a regular basis. Must be able to work a varied schedule.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.  

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Salary : $17 - $22