Thursday, December 07, 2017

Library Aide, Part Time - City of New Haven

Library Aide, Part Time - (M-1004, Not Tested). City of New Haven. SALARY: $14.00 per hour. HOURS: Up to 19 hours per week (part time). Removal Date: December 29, 2017.
      NATURE OF WORK: This is a paraprofessional position that involves clerical, materials processing, technology support and circulation tasks and other standard library routines such as shelving, registration, and orientation of patrons to collections and services. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level library staff member. Schedule of work is 19 hours per week, primarily on weekends, at Ives or at branches.
      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school; and at least one year experience in library, clerical, technical or customer service work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Knowledge of routine office procedures; Knowledge of computer hardware and software; Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary; Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System; Ability to file alphabetically and numerically; Ability to make basic arithmetic computations; Ability to understand and follow instructions and to learn related clerical and library tasks within a reasonable time; Spanish/English bilingual highly desirable.
      INSTRUCTIONS: In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an Application during the posting period. Applications and job description may be picked up at the Department of Human Resources at 200 Orange St., 1ST Floor, Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M, or are available on the city website, www.cityofnewhaven.com. Applications and/or resumes must be received by the Department of Human Resources, and are accepted on an ongoing basis. All submissions are reviewed as needed.
     Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, and (2) a drug screening.
     Part Time Position: A person in this Part Time Position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, union membership or union contractual benefits. The period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment.
     AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D.