Full Time - Library Clerk Driver Job Posting

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to join the HCL team in the Extension Services Department. The Extension Service Department helps with the delivery of materials to libraries and schools, drives and supports the library outreach efforts and staff the circulation desks as needed. This position is based at the Headquarters Library on Route 12.

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, outreach vehicles and ongoing support to seven affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the M.A.I.N. library consortium which includes 49 libraries.  The current staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at: https://www.hclibrary.us The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here: https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement.

RESPONSIBILITIES (MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Drives and services a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting supplies, library materials.
• May track minor periodic vehicle maintenance services such as washing, polishing, changing tires, and checking and replenishing gas, oil, water and batteries on library vehicles and bookmobile.
• Arranges the delivery, storage and pickup of supplies and library materials to and from assigned destinations.
• Loads and unloads supplies and other materials.
• Maintains records, inventory, and files.
• May perform routine clerical work.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the library.
• Works at the Circulation Desk at Hunterdon County Libraries when needed.
• Coordinates bulk loans to outside organizations (example: nursing homes, schools, and affiliate libraries)
• Prepares (pack/unpack) library materials being sent to or sent from MAIN libraries through outside courier

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safe driving principles.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to practice safe driving rules and regulations.
• Ability to check, clean, and perform minor periodic maintenance services to vehicles.
• Ability to maintain records, inventory, and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• Appointees must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. - initial appointment
• provisional pending Civil Service procedure; 35 hours/week.
• Clerk Driver title is a Civil Service governed job position and additional information can be found at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/01257.htm.

SALARY RANGE

Starting Minimum Salary: $34,438

Hunterdon County Library offers medical, dental and prescription benefits, vision plan, deferred compensation, paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday           9am to 5pm
Wednesday     1:30pm to 9pm
Thursday         9am to 5pm
Friday              9am to 5pm
Saturday          9am to 5pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

October 8, 2023

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at personnel@co.hunterdon.nj.us