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The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide library support services and to participate in the operation of the City's Library. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Manages children and teens collection maintenance by searching for information concerning additions, replacements, and withdrawals; performs other inventory maintenance tasks as needed. Conducts a variety of instructional classes in library. Develops and conducts programs throughout the year for older elementary children and teens. Attends community functions to promote the Library and its programs. Answers telephone inquiries, routine reference, and informational questions; responds to questions regarding library circulation policies and library procedures. Serves at the reference desk and responds to routine reference and information questions; refers more difficult or complex questions to appropriate library staff. Identifies overdue and damaged materials; mails overdue notices. Schedules staff; runs reports, prepares for staff meetings. Performs related work as assigned.

Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Copies, transcribes, enters or posts data or information. People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Serves others such as customers, attends to their requests and exchanges information with them. Picks up passengers and transports them to the Library or other destination. Asset responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires minimum responsibility for only small quantities of low cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible. Requires responsibility to drive the Library van or minibus safely. Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring. Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writes simple sentences and completes simple job forms; speaks simple sentences using basic grammar. Judgment requirements refer to the frequency and complexity of judgments and decisions given the stability of the work environments, the nature and type of guidance, and the breadth of impact of the judgments and decisions. Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions, but with some variations from the routine. Ability to follow a predetermined route and time schedule. Complexity addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, concentration and creativity, required by the job and the presence of any unusual pressures present in the job. Performs semi-routine work, following procedures, with occasional problems; requires normal attention for accurate results. The impact of errors is very minor – affects only the individual. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Handles or uses computers, office equipment or work aids involving some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items. Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen radiation; disease/pathogens. Requires responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Requires six months in a public library setting; knowledge of library principles, practices, and materials. Must have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with an automated library circulation system a plus. Experience with operating large automotive equipment on the open highway and city streets a plus. Valid Virginia Driver's License. Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) a plus.

The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.