City of Clearwater, FL is hiring: Library Assistant I in Clearwater

Salary: See Position Description Location : Clearwater, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2025-00231 Department: Library Opening Date: 08/26/2025 Closing Date: 9/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Position Description ENTRY SALARY: $39,258.41 Current Recruitment for East Community Library at St. Petersburg College Under general supervision, the Library Assistant I performs para-professional library services. Assists patrons with various library inquiries, supports the development and implementation of library programs and services, and performs a wide range of circulation duties. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions : -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Checks in and checks out various materials and patron holds; monitors, inspects, and evaluates all materials for any wear, damage, or defect. Assists and supports patrons inside the library and responds to inquiries and questions; explains policies and rules, instructs patrons regarding library equipment, and assists with library technology and systems; registers new patrons with cards and monitors their statistical classes. Collects, manages, and handles fines and fees; processes the cash box, self-check machine funds, receipts, and cash transactions; writes deposits and handles donations and monies for the friends of the Clearwater library bookstore. Performs various general reference tasks; assists with book look ups, hold requests, and other tasks; maintains and monitors the hold shelf, triggers, and stickers. Manages paper supplies and other library materials; ensures all necessary library documents, writing utensils and other supplies are fully stocked; manages lost and found items, and damaged or incomplete materials. Retrieves and organizes library materials from the outside book drop; sorts library materials and processes; receives and records deliveries coming in and going out of the library; keeps appropriate records and documents. Researches, plans, develops, and implements various library programs and other library initiatives under the direction of a supervisor. Compiles, packs, and organizes bags of library materials going to other libraries; ensures the appropriate materials, labels, and processing. Participates and assists in both opening and closing procedures; monitors and cares for equipment and machines. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment : A valid State driver's license is required. Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? No Education and Experience: High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND two (2) years of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Supplemental Information Knowledge of - Daily library routines and shelving techniques and practices Dewey Decimal system Customer Service and skills Cash handling and process General library policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment Equipment maintenance practices and methods Customer service principles Skill in - Following oral and written instructions Accurately filing and shelving library materials both alphabetically and numerically Handle cash, collect fees and fines, create deposits, and keep accurate accounting Responding and engaging with library patrons and the community Lifting and transporting various heavy loads of library materials and pushing book carts Operating a computer, related software, and various library systems FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE: Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS. 01 What level of Driver's License do you currently possess? CDL A CDL B Regular (E) ID Only Out of State None of the above 02 How many years of experience do you have in customer service related tasks? No Experience 1-2 years' experience 2-3 years' experience 3-4 years' experience 4-5 years' experience 5 or more years' experience 03 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Yes No 04 Please explain your answer to the following question: Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Required Question