CIVIL SERVICE CAREERS THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALABASTER 201 1st Street North Alabaster, Alabama 35007 Phone: (205) 664-6838 OPEN/COMPETATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LIBRARY ASSOCIATE (CIRCULATION CLERK) PURPOSE: To fill present and future vacancies SALARY RANGE: $26,010.82 - $36,597.60 Grade 9 (8) CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2011 Fringe Benefits Include: Group medical insurance, state retirement, paid vacations, holidays and sick leave.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: High School diploma; some college or Associates Degree preferred; or six months to one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous customer service preferred. SUPERVISON – Work is performed under the supervision of the Patron Services Manager within established guidelines. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Customer Service position involves responsibility for performing various major clerical functions of circulation to include, but not limited to, checking materials in/out of the library, collecting fines and processing membership applications; as well as assisting patrons in use of library services and directing patrons to various subject areas. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of and interest in books and literature. Ability to meet and communicate effectively with library patrons. Ability to keep records and prepare reports. Good computer skills, and willingness to learn new computer techniques; Windows skills preferred. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and works well with diversified staff. Examples of physical demands are; standing for long periods of time, maneuvering a loaded book truck weighing at least 100 lbs, manual dexterity to move materials from outside book drop and from place to place in the library. EXAMINATION SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS Training and Experience …………………………………………………….100% GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – The Alabaster Civil Service Board provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. It strives for the constant improvements to the public service by employing and developing the best qualified people available regardless of their race, color, creed, sex, political beliefs, national origin, age or handicap. FILING AN APPLICATION: Applicants whose completed applications are not received by the date and time specified above may not be considered. RESIDENCE: The residence of applicants is not restricted but applicants may be required to relocate as a condition of employment.
Posted this 19th day of August 2011