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Job Description
Office Assistant Courier City of Richmond, VA - 3.5 Richmond, VA Job Details Part-time $41,600.00 - $55,348.80 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Referral program Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Driver's License Clerical experience Full Job Description Are you Richmond
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EXCITING
time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Language Incentive Referral Bonus T uition Assistance Program Description The City of Richmond Main Library is seeking one Part-Time Office Assistant Courier that will support the delivery of books, materials and services to all library locations. Daily the library receives books and materials (new, used, and processed) from vendors, donors and library locations in the RPL system. Processing and disposition of these materials involves sorting, unpacking of boxes and bins to route materials to the correct location. This position assists and supports facility operations by moving chairs, tables, and other fixtures and furnishings to facilitate programs and meetings that occur in library space and locations. This is a critical position because it supports higher level processing and delivery of library resources. Position is part-time (20 hours a week) Duties include but are not limited to This class provides clerical and office support activities, administrative coordination and delivery services. Incumbents provide basic clerical and administrative support tasks following prescribed procedures and instructions. As assigned, work may include: Preparing bulk mailing, distributing mail and providing general information to all internal and external customers. Serving as a courier/driver to deliver books, materials, bank deposits, and mail. Loading and unloading mail, other materials, and equipment form a vehicle. Sorting, processing and distributing mail. Preparing mail for postage. Assisting with the packages of items. Operating machines to insert and fold notices into mailers. Data Entry Filing and maintaining filing systems. Answering phones and taking messages. Copying, ordering and maintaining supplies and forms. Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge in US postal regulations. Skilled in customer service and oral and written communication. Proven ability to work independently with little direct supervision and maintain a professional attitude.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED One year of general office receptionist duties An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification L ICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS and/or
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a satisfactory driving record Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, stand, walk, lift, work with one's fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions; and frequently push and pull. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be heavy work (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards, depending on area of focus.
Internal use:
HR Generalist to review. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, HR Division Chief by email at . This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company . The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program. With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice". The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
