CIVIL SERVICE CAREERSTHE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF ALABASTER

201 1st Street NAlabaster, Alabama 35007

Phone: (205) 664-6838

OPEN/COMPETITIVE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR

PART-TIME CIRCULATION CLERK

PURPOSE: To fill present and future vacancies

SALARY RANGE: $10.00 Per Hour

CLOSING DATE: JULY 22, 2011Fringe Benefits Include: None

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 Library experience desired.

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. Employee will be required to work at the library on designated nights and weekends for approximately 20 hours per week.

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.

FILING AN APPLICATION

Applicants must APPLY AT THE PERSONNEL OFFICE 201 1st Street N. ALABASTER, AL. CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY JULY 22, 2011. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE PERSONNEL OFFICE BY 4:30 P.M. ON THAT DATE. Applicants whose completed applications are not received by the date and time specified may not be considered.

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 8 th day of July 2011.