Hybrid COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER I (LIBRARY PAGE) at New Castle County Government, DE
New Castle County Government, DE · New Castle, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in New Castle
About the Department
New Castle County Dept. of Community Services has openings for the following part-time position (approximately 15-25 hours per week): Library Page. This is a year-round position and hours, which will require nights and weekends. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Selected applicants must pass a background check, medical history review and drug screen prior to start date, must have a reliable means of transportation, and must be willing to take first aid training. Please provide a valid e-mail address on application.
Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde.
Position Duties
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs routine, entry-level work and assists with various assignments and duties within the Department of Community Services; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs routine, entry-level work providing assistance to the Department of Community Services as a Library Page, Recreation Leader I, Barn Buddy or Summer Youth Employee. The work involves contact with the public. This employee works under close supervision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
- Assists with basic needs of a program or activity;
- Maintains simple records;
- Enforces safety rules and regulations;
- Answers telephones;
- Performs minor office tasks;
- Guides participants in an activity;
- Assists with care and clean-up of facility;
- Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
- Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of work.
Library Page:
- Shelves all library materials;
- Reads shelves to see that library materials are in proper order;
- Empties book drop;
- Collects and sorts materials for delivery;
- Performs and maintenance of items in collection, this includes minor cleaning or sending damaged items to repair;
- Shifts materials on shelves;
- Clears used items from public areas;
- Sets up rooms for activities and programs, including moving equipment and furniture;
- Assists with projects such as inventory, as directed by the Page Supervisor or the Principal Library Assistant;
- Requires work on a computer;
- Requires extensive standing and walking about for majority of shift;
- Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing for majority of shift.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to follow simple oral and written directions; courtesy; dependability; ability to keep simple records and reports; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This is entry-level work with no experience required; however, individuals must meet minimum age qualifications to secure a work permit. Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and English.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Delaware Class D driver’s license or its equivalent or commercial driver’s license Class D (CDL) if it is required of the duties of the position. Must pass a Class III County physical examination if required of the duties of the position. Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check.
