Salary: $13.88 – $23.72 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton Library, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03497
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Collections Dept 61/21011
Opening Date: 10/24/2023
Closing Date: 11/7/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: U
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Must be available to work between 20 – 25 hours per week
Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays as needed
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs basic clerical and limited customer service work in a public library.
Work is performed under regular supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Sorts and shelves books and other library materials.
Keeps library materials shelved in proper alphabetical or numerical order.
Locates books and other library materials on shelves.
Assists with basic circulation functions including checking materials in.
Removes library materials deposited in book drop.
Interacts with patrons in order to assist them in locating library materials and facilities. Answers directional or basic procedural inquiries.
Answers telephone.
RELATED TASKS:
Does related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patrons and co-workers.
Ability to serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity.
Basic skills in the use of personal computers, basic software applications, and peripheral devices.
Ability to read and alphabetize accurately and place materials in their proper place.
Ability to accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve a variety of library materials.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have completed a minimum of two (2) years of high school.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, and reach.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and push a loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
Must be able to see, speak, and hear.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
Job description specifications are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by the employees in each position assigned to the class. Individuals may perform other duties as needed, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload as required by business necessity.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I have read and understand the duties and essential functions of the position and can perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Please sign, date and present this receipt and acknowledgment form to the Human Resources Department. This receipt and acknowledgment form will be kept in your personnel file.
Employee Name (Print)
Employee Signature: Date:_________________
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON – BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee’s supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associate Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelor degree
- Master Degree
- Doctoral Degree
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Select the number of years of secondary education completed.
- Less than one
- One but less than two
- Two but less than three
- Three but less than four
- Four years
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Please briefly describe any experience you have working in customer service or performing clerical duties. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history.NOTE: “See Resume” will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state “N/A”
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Do you have the ability to work between 20 hours (minimum) and 25 hours (maximum) per week including days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed?
- Yes
- No
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To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question