Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Performs all customer service desk duties: check-in and check-out, fines and fees, reader’s advisory, customer registration, reference inquiries, answering phones, etc.

• Provides general technology services assistance including helping with the copier/printer/scanner equipment, online searches, and navigating the HCPLC website.

• Sorts, processes, shelves, weeds, and organizes incoming and outgoing materials including delivery, book drop, returns, etc.

• Supports librarians and associates with programming and other clerical duties.

• May open and close the library.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of library services, operations, and practices

• Knowledge of library circulation policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

• Knowledge of and experience implementing current technology in libraries.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and other applicable software.

• Ability to operate technical library equipment.

• Ability to utilize business mathematics.

• Ability to attend to details regarding library materials.

• Ability to attend to diverse elements simultaneously.

• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise judgment in performing duties.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, and library patrons.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent diploma.

• Five (5) years of experience in administrative assistant work, including some experience at a para-professional Library Assistant level is preferred.

• N/A

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

Environmental Conditions:

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers:

This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.