Position Title Bookmobile Associate-Wenatchee All NCW Libraries staff embrace these core competencies as an organization and as individuals who positively represent the library and its mission in the community. • User Focus Position • Ethical Practice • Effective Communication & Collaboration Statement • Professionalism • Building Respectful Relationships • Foundational Knowledge • Valuing Diversity & Promoting Inclusiveness • Adaptability • Library Advocacy & Intellectual Freedom • Continuous Learning Performs intermediate support work preparing and stocking the bookmobile's material collections, driving to Position scheduled sites, and providing assistance to library patrons for basic library services, and related work as Summary apparent or assigned. Additionally, performs work in home library as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Area Manager, Branch Supervisor or Branch Librarian dependent upon location. • Assists in the coordination, preparation, and • Organizes and shelves office and bookmobile organization of patron bookmobile needs. materials as needed; assesses materials for • Informs public about library engagement service weeding. opportunities. • Performs data entry for a variety of transactions • Handles mobile library duties including into the appropriate system. circulation, delivery and coordinating with • Assists patrons in finding materials by topic Essential school personnel. and/or reading level, issues library cards. Functions • Plans, prepares, organizes and schedules a • Checks items in and out and places holds on variety of story time school programs and materials. special events at recurring sites and special • Explains library policies to patrons in a positive event locations. and helpful manner. • Drives assigned route based on road and traffic • Models professionalism and teamwork for conditions; performs general light vehicle colleagues and promotes a positive maintenance; works with fleet supervisor for organizational culture by word and by example. service needs. • Some knowledge the procedures, practices and • Ability to understand and follow oral and equipment of the public library. written instructions and the ability to • Ability to learn standard library tasks and communicate effectively in both formats. Knowledge, prescribed routines. • Ability to exercise initiative and independent Skills & • General knowledge of traffic laws and judgement and to work independently or as part Abilities regulations governing equipment operation; of a team. general knowledge of the occupational hazards • Ability to interact with a diverse population and involved and the safety precautions necessary to establish and maintain effective working the proper operation of equipment. relationships with associates and the public. Education & Associates/Technical degree in library science, or related field and moderate experience in a public library Experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license in the State of WA. Special Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Requirements Fluency in English and Spanish preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; reach overhead, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or Physical hear. Required to push, pull, load and unload carts, bins and boxes, pull books from shelves, put books back Requirements on shelves, occasionally required to climb or balance on a stool. Frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • $20.65/Hour • Medical, dental, vision, life Wage & • Non-Exempt • Sick and vacation leave Benefits • Full-Time • Retirement through State of Washington