Passport Acceptance Agent & Library Assistant

Passport Acceptance Agent & Library Assistant - Part-time Sinking Spring, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22487101 Summary Sinking Spring, PA In-Person $12.00 per Hour 0 Months Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 20.00 hours per week / Day, Evening, Weekend Shift / Part-Time / Hours May Vary

Description Expected Schedule:

Tuesday Evenings, Thursday Evenings, and Saturdays between 8am-3pm. There is possibility of other afternoons/evenings as needed.

Weekly Hours:

10-20 hours per week.

Starting salary:

$12.00 an hour plus bonus pay per passport processed.

Clearances Required:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance. The Sinking Spring Public Library is seeking a service-oriented, outgoing, and enthusiastic library assistant to work at the circulation desk. This position will also be required to be trained to become a U.S. passport acceptance agent. The ideal candidate must work well individually and as part of a team. Applicants must possess above-average computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and general Internet usage. This is a permanent year-round position. Applicants must be reliable and able to work assigned hours. There is a 90-day probationary period for new hires.

Essential Functions:

• Process passport applications (once the training period is complete.)
• Assist patrons in making appointments for passports, after required training.
• Take passport photos.
• Welcome and assist all patrons in using the library and its resources.
• Provide excellent customer service and work associated with fulfilling patron needs, including registering new patrons, check-ins, check-outs, and handling reserved materials at the circulation desk and over the phone.
• Help with processing daily deliveries of materials.
• Assist patrons with computers including printing, copying, and scanning documents.
• Assist with mending books, cleaning discs, and other collection maintenance tasks.
• May assist with inter-library loans, serials processing, item processing.
• Assist in cleaning of the library. Duties may include dusting, vacuuming, wiping down surfaces, putting away toys, and cleaning restrooms.
• Assist with opening and closing duties.
• Counting the cash drawer.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Evening and Saturday availability.
• Experience with use of computers and office equipment required.
• New hires are subject to fingerprinting and background checks upon acceptance of an offer of employment.

Additional requirements:

• Candidates must complete 3 continuing education library credits per year.
• Candidates must be able to complete 6 hours of online passport training.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee: may be frequently required to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 100 pounds; regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit; operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical office equipment, including computer hardware; regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to attend off-site training. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams