LIBRARY ASSOCIATE (FLOATER)

General Job Information

DC Public Library is seeking part-time floater Library Associates WAE : While-Actually-Employed). The floater Library Associate will work on call. This is a 7-day-a-week “on-call” position. The position requires a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Please indicate the specific days and times you are available below in your application.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is within Public Services of the District of Columbia Public Library system and serves as a Library Associate (aka “LA”). The position is responsible for paraprofessional functions that support the efficient operation and best use of the libraries by customers of all ages. The District of Columbia Public Library is seeking motivated, customer service-oriented individuals who are passionate about serving a diverse public, including ethnic, cultural and gender diversity including customers who may be experiencing social and economic challenges. You will find the Library Associate position very rewarding if you love serving others through enriching and informative programs and services. Must embrace a spirit of teamwork that yields an excellent customer experience for all District of Columbia residents and visitors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide welcoming services to all customers in an urban public library. Libraries at DCPL are an integral part of dynamic, overlapping communities, which includes both people who live in and travel through our neighborhoods. This can sometimes mean working with customers experiencing different kinds of trauma, including housing and food insecurity, joblessness, inadequate health care, substance use, and mental health challenges. This has the potential to manifest in challenging, and unfortunately, sometimes intimidating behavior in patrons of all ages. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing equitable public service for all members of the community and will be able to set appropriate boundaries as needed.

• Provides direct customer service to library customers and assistance in using the library and its resources.
• Assists library customers with routine technology use, such as printing, scanning, copying, emailing, formatting, downloading, and other basic computer tasks. Monitors the status of systems and troubleshoots as needed.
• Assists librarians in the preparation, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of programs and outreach as needed.
• Provides assistance to librarians in the preparation, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of programs and outreach as needed.
• Assists in collection movement and maintenance by shelving, shelf reading, and merchandising, pulling from lists, processing incoming and outgoing materials, and checking materials in and out, as needed. Maintains familiarity with DCPL’s physical and electronic collections and resources.
• Assists in maintaining a welcoming and comfortable library environment.
• Performs routine clerical / administrative functions.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college / university plus a minimum of 1 year of work experience working directly and in-person with the youth population (ages 0-12). Or at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level. Experience working in urban public libraries is preferred. In addition, the following is required :

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, an attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905) other than the Senior Executive Attorney Service (SEAS), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 950) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

GENERAL SUITABILITY SCREENING

This position is subject to general suitability screening; verification of employment history, reference checks and degree / license, as applicable. The appointee to the position may be offered employment contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory general suitability screening.

ENHANCED SUITABILITY SCREENING

The position for which the individual is applying has been identified and designated as requiring enhanced suitability screening; If tentatively selected for the position, a criminal background check, traffic record check, consumer credit check, and mandatory drug and alcohol test will be conducted (as appropriate); and the appointee to the position may be offered employment contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory enhanced suitability screening.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The incumbent will be eligible for Sick & Safe Leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 37 hours worked. The benefits package differs for temporary WAE (When Actually Employed) employees.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT

Work takes place at various library locations throughout the DCPL.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTOR

Tour of Duty : This position requires a minimum of 10 hours up to 39 hours per work week. Our libraries are open 7 days per week. As a result, every Public Services position includes nights and weekends.

Duration of Appointment :  Career Service Regular Appointment / Part-Time

Collective Bargaining Unit :   This position covered under a collective bargaining union (Local 1808)

Promotion Potential : None

Telework : This position is not telework eligible

Next Steps : While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those who meet the qualifications AND are considered from the hiring committee / panel will be contacted for next steps in the recruitment process.

Salary :   The salary provided in this vacancy announcement is reflective of an annual salary equivalent to a 40-hour work week (starting at $ Part time employees will be compensated at the hourly rate for approved hours worked.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer : all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.

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Salary : $56,503 - $72,721