Library Receptionist

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CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #150:  LIBRARY RECEPTIONIST

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  1-2

DEPARTMENT:  Library

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time

HIRING RANGE:  $9.00 / Hour

WORK LOCATION:  Farmington Public Library

DAYS/HOURS WORKED:  Varied to include nights and weekends (10-20 hours per week).

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH:  October 6, 2017

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

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the Library Program Coordinator.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.

Appropriately responds to, or directs, calls and visitors.

Creates and delivers written messages as needed.

Provides general information about the library.

Assists other library departments with tasks associated to the operation of the library, as designated by the Library Program Coordinator.

Assists with managing and monitoring use of library staff resources, such as vehicles, program spaces, and supplies.

Understands and follows written and/or verbal instructions.

Participates and attends staff trainings, daily shows, programs, and other training sessions of the library.

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

Performs duties of a Notary Public as needed.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

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

Complies with all library procedures and policies, and the City guideline, rules, regulation, procedures, and policies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations 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 which includes:  pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Background check is required.

Valid New Mexico driver's license required with acceptable driving record for past three years. 

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety Program.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

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

Ability to operate personal computers, including the library's online catalog.

Familiarity with basic personal computer operations and file maintenance.

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 perform routine duties as assigned with little supervision.

Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

Eligibility to serve as, and perform the duties of, a Notary Public.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Library computer system, personal computer, typewriter, calculator, photocopy machine, fax machine, printers, disc cleaning machines and telephone.

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 sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, including routinely push fully-loaded book carts requiring up to 25 pounds of force. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 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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