INTRA-DEPARTMENT - Youth Services Technician

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #77: YOUTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  1-2

DEPARTMENT:  Library

TYPE OF POSITION:  Temporary, Part-Time

HIRING WAGE:  $9.50 / Hour

DAYS WORKED:  Varies

HOURS WORKED:  Varies (25-30 hours/Week)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH:  May 12, 2017

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

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JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Works under the general direction of the Youth Services Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the Youth Services Librarian or Teen Services Coordinator.

Reviews, trains and manages work assignments in Youth Services Department. 

Accuracy, attention to detail, multi-tasking, flexibility, being a team player, and strong customer service skills are vital in this position.

Meets deadlines and follows through with supervisor. 

Greets and assists public, both in person and over the telephone.

Greets and assists patrons with using the library online catalog, locating materials and database resources, computer reservation system, self-check, for tours and groups.

Participates and assists with the collection development with book reviews, weeding and various duties as assigned.

Prepares and presents youth services programs, and teen programs.  Prepares schedule and trains youth services clerks to assist as assigned.

Develops and maintains displays including electronic displays as assigned.

Review Youth Services Clerks assignments for day, night and weekend shifts.

Has a good working knowledge of the responsibilities, procedures and policies primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place on the job. Training is hands-on, with repetition and reinforcement. 

Understands and follows written and/or verbal instructions. 

Participates and attends staff trainings, daily shows, programs, and other training sessions as assigned.

Assists in recording and/or compiling statistics relating to Youth Services department.

Must be available to work varied schedule including evenings, weekends and some holidays.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Complies with all library procedures and policies, and the City's guidelines, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.

May serve on various committees, as required and assigned.

May work at outreach sites as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.  This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Background check required.

This position requires participation in and compliance with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Enjoy working with toddler and school age library patrons.

Experience to lead and train staff.

Comprehensive knowledge of library procedures, which may be attained through on the job training.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Ability to operate personal computers, knowledge of Excel, Word, including the library's online catalog.

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.

Ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Library online card catalog, self-check machine, pc reservations, personal computer (Word and PowerPoint) calculator, copy and fax machine, die-cut machine, sound system,  electronic games, DVD player and telephone, automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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