LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

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　　LIBRARY ASSISTANT I - Range 7 / AMEA

　　Salary

　　$31,740.80 - $40,456.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Anchorage, AK

　　Job Type

　　Reg Part-Time 15 to 19

　　Job Number

　　2023-09368

　　Department

　　Library

　　Division

　　Library Circulation 2

　　Opening Date

　　01/10/2024

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Information

　　Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

　　These positions are represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and are subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA.

　　DEPARTMENT: Loussac Library

　　HOURS OF WORK: Hours vary; Monday through Sunday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

　　LOCATION OF WORK: 3600 Denali Street

　　These are regular, part-time positions working 18 hours per week.

　　Example of Duties

　　Check in and sort materials utilizing automated material handling system. Sort and shelve materials using basic alpha-numeric & Dewey Decimal systems; establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public; effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the English language; explain library policies and procedures clearly and accurately. Learn to operate & troubleshoot automated library systems & other standard office equipment. Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills and computer skills; perform detailed work accurately; work with people of varying cultures and backgrounds; demonstrate proficiency in daily practices and procedures of the library work unit. Sort books items at the shipping and receiving area as well as listening for deliveries. Provide directional & customer service while shelving on the floors. Cover the front desk as needed, Other duties as needed.

　　Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

　　High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) months customer service experience (paid ot Volunteer).

　　Ability to push / pull up to 50 pounds.

　　Preferences:

　　Prefer applicants with previous library shelving experience

　　Prefer applicants with knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetization

　　Additional Important Information

　　Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

　　If selected for hire, the applicant must be capable of bending, stooping, stretching, lifting boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing fully loaded book trucks, and standing for up to four (4) hours at a time.

　　The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

　　If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

　　If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

　　Military Service Interview Preference:

　　Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

　　Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

　　The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

　　Application Process:

　　Once applicants click the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

　　For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

　　The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

　　For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

　　The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

　　Health / Medical Benefits:

　　Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

　　Life Insurance

　　Dependent Life Insurance

　　Short Term Disability

　　Long Term Disability

　　Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

　　Health Savings Accounts

　　Retirement:

　　State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

　　401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

　　Employer Paid Benefits:

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Paid Leave Plan

　　11 Paid Holidays

　　For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .

　　01

　　Please indicate your highest level of education.

　　High School, GED or equivalent

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree or higher

　　02

　　How many years of Customer Experience do you have? (Paid or Volunteer)

　　None

　　Less than 6 months

　　More than 6 months

　　03

　　Are you a member of the Anchorage Municipality Employees Association (AMEA)

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Describe your prior experience with the Dewey Decimal System.

　　05

　　Tell me about your previous work experience

　　06

　　Do you have the ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Municipality of Anchorage

　　Address

　　632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

　　Phone

　　(907) 343-4442

　　Website

　　http://www.muni.org/jol

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