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Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton! At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

Apply now and join the city that’s building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow! General Statement Of Job The Boca Raton Public Library empowers our community to discover, connect, and create through quality collections and resources, information assistance, educational programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. The Boca Raton Library has four service centers – the Spanish River Library, the Downtown Library, Mobile Library Services, and the Digital Library.

Under the direction of a Library Assistant II Page Supervisor, part-time Library Page positions are responsible for the general organization of library materials, including shelving and assessing condition, so that library users can find and enjoy popular and engaging books, media, games, and other library materials.

Essential Functions

• Sorts and shelves books and other library materials, and maintains library materials shelves in proper alphabetical, numerical or chronological order
• Locates books and other library materials on shelves and balances materials between locations.
• Assesses the condition of library materials, weeds out-of-date or damaged materials, and performs light cleaning or repairs.
• Removes, replaces, or affixes labels to pockets, cards, and spines.
• Interacts helpfully with patrons to assist them in locating library materials and facilities. Answers directional or basic procedural inquiries.
• Assists with library-wide events, offers reading recommendations, and maintains displays.
• Enforces the Rules of Conduct, library policies, and maintains order at the libraries.
• Does related work as required.

Knowledge Of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
• Reader interests, books, and authors.
• The objectives of a public library.

Skilled In

• Reading and alphabetizing accurately to place materials in proper order.
• Evaluating tasks and priorities to complete work accurately and efficiently.
• Basic skills in the use of email, cell phones, computers, workplace software applications such as Outlook, and peripheral devices such as printers.

Ability To

• Understand how the library is organized, including sections, shelves, aisles and other library spaces.
• Accurately sort and file materials alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
• Accurately shelve using the Dewey Decimal System and other organizational methods.
• Carefully handle library materials, using appropriate tools, containers and book carts.
• Assist patrons to locate materials and refer patrons to other appropriate assistance in the library.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with patrons, partners and co-workers.
• Serve the public and interact with co-workers with honesty and integrity.
• Understand, follow, and explain policies and procedures, and submit forms.
• Express ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as necessary.
• Bend, stoop, twist, and reach to shelve or move a variety of library materials.

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• 16 years of age.
• Completed a minimum of two years of High School.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience working with the public.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Experience working in a public service setting assisting customers, restocking inventory, or maintaining displays as an employee or a volunteer.

Post Offer Pre-employment Screening Requirements Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally remains in a stationary position, either standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally communicates with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally operates a computer and other equipment requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Occasionally pushes/pulls objects up to 150 pounds using a cart.
• Occasionally works in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Occasionally works in areas that are somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, or temperature variations.
• Occasionally works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness could result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
• Continuously moves self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Continuously moves about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Continuously adjusts or moves objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Continuously repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Continuously assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Continuously observes details accurately and identifies variances.
• Continuously lifts/carries objects up to 40 pounds.
• Continuously required to maintain regular in-office attendance, with no remote work assignments allowed.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans’ Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma, degree, or transcripts) of your highest level of education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes
• No

04

Have you attached proof (diploma or degree or unofficial transcripts) of highest education completed with your application? Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working or volunteering in a public service setting, assisting customers, restocking inventory, or maintaining displays?

• Yes, as an employee
• Yes, as a volunteer
• Yes, as both an employee and a volunteer
• No experience

06

How much experience do you have working directly with the public, including customer service or public assistance?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

07

Please describe your experience working or volunteering in a public service setting, including assisting customers, restocking inventory, or maintaining displays. Include your responsibilities and the name of the organization where you gained this experience. This experience must be clearly listed in your application work history. NOTE: “See résumé” will not be considered a valid response. If you have no previous experience in these areas, please state “N/A.”]

08

Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule that might include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question