ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - SHELVER

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant I - Shelver

JOB CLASS NUMBER: CLR400

PAY GRADE: G01

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Library

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Library Services

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

ENTRY LEVEL PAY: $9.50 per hour. (NO BENEFITS)

Shelvers collect, sort, distribute, and shelve library books and materials in accordance with a predetermined numerical and/or alphabetical classification. They also provide routine circulation assistance to patrons under the direct supervision of the branch’s Circulation Clerks and under the general supervision of the Branch Librarian.  Additional responsibilities include straightening, dusting, and arranging books to maintain neat shelves in their assigned areas. Shelvers move chairs and tables in meeting rooms for library programs, and they perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Successful candidates will be able to serve the public using the knowledge, skills, and abilities that follow:

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of library or retail operations.
• Clear understanding of how to sort alphabetically and numerically.

Skills

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in sorting and shelving items.
• Good oral communication skills for interacting with patrons and staff.
• Basic computer skills for using library’s catalog and other software. 

Abilities

• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating reliability and a positive attitude towards others.
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and accuracy. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Shelvers must be at least 16 years old. At a minimum, they must be high school students or possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous customer service experience is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Shelvers work approximately 20 hours per week. Shifts for this position will require some evening and weekend work, and shelvers are required to work shifts every other Sunday afternoon. This position requires good health, physical condition, and stability sufficient to permit regular attendance and full performance of its essential duties. Shelvers must be able to stand and walk for considerable periods of time and be able to lift books and other materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Furthermore, they must have the agility needed to stoop to place library materials on lower shelves or to use a stool to reach items on higher shelves, and they must be able to push loaded book trucks.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.