Job Description

Posting number: 202600285

Department: Library District

Job classification: Library Transit Clerk I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Library, Transit, Office and Administrative Support

Under minimal supervision, performs transit clerk duties by supporting the central sorting and courier functions for the Library District and the Yavapai Library Network (YLN).

This is a part-time position approximately 19 hours per week.

Yavapai County Library District is seeking a Part-Time Library Transit Clerk I responsible for the timely transport and distribution of library materials between multiple branch locations. This position requires regular travel from site to site, with early morning delivery schedules beginning as early as 4:00 am.

Work involves continuous physical activity, including repetitive use of arms, wrists, and fingers, as well as lifting any carrying up to 50 pounds multiple times daily. Candidates must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to perform essential job functions in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

Examples of duties

• Picks up and delivers library materials, maintains a schedule, and operates a van.
• Sorts, processes, prepares transit totes for delivery, and operates various office equipment including an automated materials handling (AMH) system.
• Tracks statistics associated with the delivered materials including entering statistical data into computer spreadsheets, files, and/or other software.
• Tags materials that do not have a radiofrequency identification (RFID) chip.
• Utilizes the integrated library system (ILS) to prepare items for transit that have been placed on hold by patrons and use the ILS to resolve issues with improperly transited items.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of transportation, delivery, or general office experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Supplemental information

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Library transit and circulation policies, practices, and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Carry out assigned responsibilities with zero errors according to established department standards and within the prescribed timeframe.
• Assist others within the central sorting facility as needed.
• Provide helpful and accurate assistance to those transiting materials from other YLN libraries.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with a central sorting/courier facility and requires frequent travel from site to site. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 1
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No