Bridgewater Location - Passport Agent - opening - part-time

Library Assistant, Civic Services Passport Agent (Job# 2023-28)

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing direct assistance to the public with applying for and submitting US passport applications; reviewing, handling, and processing all documents and fees as part of the US passport application process and to ensure that the information meets Federal requirements; administering US passport oath to applicants; serving as a primary contact for notary services ; providing general customer service support and directing customers to an appropriate staff member or a specific area of the library based on the request; provides one-on-one or small group training for patrons regarding the passport application process; preparing daily deposit of passport fees and submitting them to the SCLSNJ Finance Office according to established procedures; performs other clerical tasks as needed or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish; two years of related patron service, library, teaching or computer training experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; reliable transportation to regularly perform work at other branch locations, attend trainings, meetings, or other assigned duties at other branches or off-site locations as required; at least 18 years old; US citizen or national; not under indictment, on parole, or previously convicted for crimes of breach of trust or moral turpitude.??

Certifications: (required within 90 days of hire)

US Passport Agent (post-hire)

New Jersey Notary Public (post-hire)

Physical Demands:

Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English and Spanish; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

About SCLSNJ:

Somerset County Library System of New Jersey partners with you to connect, to explore, to share and to discover. Our vision is to work together to enrich lives, expand knowledge and strengthen communities. SCLSNJ is comprised of 11 locations that serve 15 member communities. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org?

Position Title/Grade:

Library Assistant,

Grade M

Location/Department:

Administration (Bridgewater branch)

Civic Services?

Reports to: Civic Services Manager

Job ID:

2023-28

Organization: Somerset County Library System? of New Jersey

Library Type:

Public

Job Type:

Part-time,

Non-exempt

Hourly:

$19.95

Up to 20 hours per week

Schedule:

Since the library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation; availability to work predominantly evening hours, some holidays; schedule subject to change with notice.?

This is not a temporary or seasonal position.