Technical Specialist; Business): Technical Services

Technical Specialist (Business):
Technical Services I

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Technical Services I role at Weber County

WAGE: $18.58 - $26.02
DEPARTMENT:
Weber County Library
PERSONNEL STATUS:
Full Time
BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness;
Parental Leave;
Maternity Leave

Reports to:

Division Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Under the umbrella of the library's Support Services division, this employee contributes to daily operations by performing materials receiving and processing of print and nonprint items, and specialized clerical and materials preservation tasks. Previous experience working in library technical services/cataloging preferred.

As a member of the Library's program implementation team, under the supervision of the Technical Services manager, this employee contributes to the daily operations of Technical Services by processing print and non-print materials; performing skilled mending of Library materials; and performing other clerical/cataloging tasks as assigned.

• Process print and non-print materials in accordance with Library standards and procedures
• Follow through on procedures for collection evaluation and maintenance; contribute to processing and maintenance of specialty collections
• Follow through with procedures to facilitate the Library's interlibrary loan service
• Mend print and non-print materials
• Promote the Library at community events
• Preserve safety, appearance, and condition of Library facilities and property

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.*

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• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience working in a library cataloging department preferred.

• Knowledge:
  Familiarity with standard software used in business applications such as Microsoft products, especially Word and Excel;
  Familiarity with current Web applications such as search engines, email interfaces, social media, and eBook and eAudio applications/commonly used devices;
  Understanding of Library mission and roles, and the general role of public libraries within a community.
• Skills:
  
  Skilled in customer service.
• Abilities:
  Ability to work methodically with strict attention to detail. Ability to complete assigned tasks within established time frame. Ability to work as a team member to accomplish results. A commitment to public service and the ability to work effectively with a diverse patron base. Ability to implement Library Board policies and procedures. Understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of Library divisions and buildings.

Availability for morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and some holiday shifts.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, crouch, crawl, balance, reach, stoop, and kneel. Must use hands and fingers to operate a computer. The employee is regularly required to lift up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally up to fifty pounds. The employee must be able to remove library materials from shelves at a maximum height of six feet and push library carts weighing up to 175 pounds.

Must be able to move about the work area, talk clearly with customers, and hear customer responses. Must have excellent close vision and good distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works indoors in a library public service 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.
Employees must be able to work rotating shifts (seven days a week) and flexible hours (morning, afternoon, evening, and holiday hours) when the library is open. All employees will work up to two evenings per week and will alternate weekend…