Library Clerical Assistant (Hourly)
Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/detroit/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3732071&sharedWindow=0)
Apply
Library Clerical Assistant (Hourly)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
MI 48226, MI
Job Type
Certified-Regular Civil Service
Department
Detroit Public Library
Job Number
11
Description
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE st1\:{behavior:url(#ieooui) } / Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";}Under manager's supervision, performs routine library customer service functions and tasks within the Detroit Public Library (DPL) including greeting customers, assisting with routine circulation activities, entering and retrieving data from automated systems, and assisting library users.
Examples of Duties
• Sorting and shelving books.
• Receives and processes new materials such as books, DVDs, video games, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers; repairs DVD cases; maintains damaged or missing library materials; conducts interlibrary loan searches and retrieves all loan request forms from Library departments; makes minor repairs to worn and damaged books; discards library materials and assists with preparations for book sales.
• Operates office equipment including copiers, laminating machines, printers, and faxes; laminates forms and books; may assist in scheduling computer classes; and provides general information, department locations and current library events information.
• Provides support to the assigned Library supervisor on matters as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Greets customers, answers and routes phone calls to appropriate locations.
• Assists in processing and cataloging books, magazines, newspapers, audio and video materials; and maintains computer usage tallies in the DPL computer system.
• May process, sort, and deliver incoming and outgoing mail and cleans and sanitizes computers.
• Assists with special programs; contact references and schedules to customers wanting to attend the program; compiles program packets.
Minimum Qualifications
Community College Student, High School Diploma/GED, High School Student (must be 14 years or older and have a permit to work) and six months clerical experience that involves customer service; preferably using automated computer tracking and software systems.
City Employees Benefits Summary
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Medical
Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits after ninety-one (91) days of employment.
Dental
Eligible for dental care after sixth (6) months of employment.
Vision
Eligible for eye care after six (6)months of employment.
Life Insurance
Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan)
The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
City employees accrue sick leave based on the number of regular hours worked. Full time employees earn ninety-six (96) hours of sick leave per year. You may carry over your unused sick leave. Effective July 7, 2012 maximum accumulation is 300 hours.
VACATION and LEAVE
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Other Leave Policies
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. (In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); • An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; • Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
Advancement Opportunities
Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of
Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email
