LIBRARY ASSISTANT II - Range AMEA / 08

Open to any current regular Municipal employee working within the Library Department

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range.

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Assist the public with the circulation of materials.  Help meet the material needs of patrons through circulation; charging, discharging, and library card registration.  Provide technology assistance, quick reference assistance by using our Integrated Library System or the Online Public Access Computers.  Assist patrons with the Self-Checkout Machines, Copiers, our website, databases, and occasionally our Automated Handling System.  Provide support to understaffed Library locations and completing special projects.  Assist with Library programs both inside and outside the library.  Resolve any questions patron may have in regard to their account such as long overdue/missing materials or accepting fines and fees by using the cash register, card reader, preparing and taking bank deposits.  Train and assign tasks to volunteers.

Other duties include emptying book drops, shelving, sorting, answering phones, shipping and routing materials to other locations.  This position is also expected to assist with bus pass sales, voter registration, passport applications and other revenue generating opportunities.  Receive office supplies.  Establish and maintain effective relations with coworkers, the public, and vendors; Treat everyone with honesty, respect, and fairness.  Assist in APL's diversity and inclusiveness efforts.  Ensure excellent customer service and a positive user experience while being an efficient member of the team.  Other duties as assigned.

High school, GED, or the equivalentandone(1)year of customer service and/or library experience.   

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire.  

Passport Acceptance Agent Certification within six(6)months of hire

Employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400).

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to theMOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.