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Salary: $14.86 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Westlink Branch Library, KS
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: CLERK 1 B PT-Westlink
Department: Library
Division: LIBRARY Administration
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit: 1000
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Westlink Branch Library located at 8515 Bekemeyer has an opening for a part-time clerk position which includes evening and weekend shifts. To be a successful member of our team you must be customer-focused and have a passion for assisting a wide variety of customers in the use of the library and its programs and services. Candidates should have patience, be courteous and demonstrate empathy during all customer interactions; communicate pleasantly and effectively; and bring creativity and energy to all projects. In addition, you must enjoy interacting directly with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and be adept at understanding the needs of Library customers.
Job Attitudes:

• Eager to serve a diverse, dynamic community in a welcoming manner
• Customer service focused
• Glad to work independently and in team settings
• Appreciates routine and order
• Loves to constantly learn

Workdays and Hours: This is a part-time position (20 Hours per week)

• Tuesday through Thursday: 4:15 PM - 8:15 PM
• Saturday: 9:15AM - 6:15PM
• Sunday in rotation: 12:45 PM - 5:15 PM (weekday shift will be adjusted when assigned to work a Sunday)

Please note: While this position is currently assigned a fixed schedule, shift and work hours are subject to change based on operational needs. Final schedule will be confirmed at the time of hire and may vary depending on department requirements.
Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation
**Posting may come down at any time**
Examples of Work Performed

• Shelves & shelfreads
• Staffs the circulation desk, drive-thru, and Automatic Materials Handler
• Checks out and in materials
• Accepts payments on fees
• Places holds on materials
• Issues library cards
• Checks out computer stations
• Releases print jobs
• Provides reader's advisory and reference assistance to all ages
• Assists users as needed with their varied technology needs including but not limited to Internet searching and Office products, the Library's and State Library's assorted e-resources, copiers, scanners, fax machines, laptops, tablets, e-readers, cell phones, etc.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Requirements of Work

• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with other employees and the public
• Ability to learn, within a short period of time, office practices and procedures
• Ability to write legibly
• Ability to learn clerical assignments and develop skill in the operation of office machines within a short period of time
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

• Ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular materials
• Ability to observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers and avoid perception errors in arithmetic
• Ability to: stand while moving about for up to 8 hours per shift, or stand stationary for up to 2 hours, on carpet, tile or concrete flooring; walk while pushing a loaded book cart weighing up to 250 lbs.; reach, bend, stoop, kneel and squat to arrange materials on shelves; extend arms overhead repetitively to return book, weighing as much as 10 lbs.; repetitively reach across body while handling up to 10 lbs.; and frequently lift to shoulder height, up to 50 lbs. and carry the load up to 5'

• Demonstrates a growth mindset and continually learns new information and skills to best serve the public.
• Embodies inclusion in all aspects of library service.

Experience and Training

• Six (6) months of entry level clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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I have the following years of experience in clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing:

• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months to 1 year experience.
• 2 to 3 years' experience.
• 4+ years' experience.
• I do not have experience in clerical office support work which includes sorting and filing:

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I am legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Yes
• No

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