City Equity Statement:
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Library Shelver position is responsible for routine library work, concerning primarily the sorting, shelving of library materials, and performing other tasks to keep the collections in order.

The hours for this position are anticipated to be: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Friday, 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Saturday. 12:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails.

Every employee is accountable to:

Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of basic library procedures, methods, and techniques
Deal tactfully and courteously with the staff and the public
Perform physical library tasks
Provide general housekeeping services, as directed
Work some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Shelves materials according to classification codes or files them in other designated storage areas

2. Sorts books, publications, and other items by general type prior to shelving them

3. Straightens library shelves, organizes newspapers, and helps with library closing procedures

4. Locates specific materials, and utilizes computerized data equipment to enter and/or retrieve a variety of information, as requested, to determine the status of library materials

5. Checks the condition of materials for repair

6. Reads shelves for correct location of materials; re-shelves out-of-order materials; and shifts and straightens materials on shelves

7. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in the general housekeeping chores of the library

2. Assists occasionally at the check-in station, including emptying book drop bins and checking in library materials

3. Follows established practices and procedures and is subject to close supervision

4. Works with volunteers, answering questions as needed

5. Performs a variety of routine tasks as assigned and other related work as requested
6. Assists library patrons having simple questions while out in the stacks

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required:

Graduation from high school or GED, or currently enrolled in high school working towards a high school diploma or GED
Demonstrated ability to perform essential job functions
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age

Preferred:

General knowledge of arithmetic, numbers, and the alphabet
General knowledge of standard office and clerical practices
Working knowledge of policies, procedures, and terminology used within the library
Working knowledge of classification systems used by the library

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work performed is physical in nature and involves sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

Occasionally sit and stand in one area to perform customer service, book check-out and check-in; constantly standing and walking throughout a multi-level public library facility
Frequent crouching, squatting, bending, and twisting to shelve books from floor level to above head; frequent climbing and balancing to use step stools, ladders, and climb stairs
Constant light grasp to prepare returned and new material/books for checkout and patron use, and constant reaching at waist level to return material to proper shelves; frequent firm grasp, pinching/fine motor to prepare material/books, and reaching overhead to stock books
Constant near acuity to read computer screens, and book and shelving labels; frequent hearing to communicate with pubic, staff, and vendors
Frequent lifting of up to forty (40) pounds from ground to waist to move returned books to check-in area; frequent lifting of up to twenty (20) pounds from ground to overhead to return books to stacks and stock supplies and materials; occasional carrying of up to forty (40) pounds 200 feet to move books and material; occasional pushing and/or pulling of up to 150 pounds up to 200 feet with cart throughout multi-level public use library

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed indoors in a public library setting. This position involves high public contact and mobility through a multilevel public use facility.

Required Materials and Equipment

Telephone, computer terminals, bar code readers, fax, photocopier and microfilm machines, book security system equipment, cash registers, credit card readers, self check-out machines, book carts, and step stools.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

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