Library Assistant Location: Germany Eligibility Criteria

WHO MAY APPLY?
Current INTERNAL Local National Employees across Germany. This includes all current Local National staff of the U.S. Forces in Germany, encompassing U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe personnel within Germany.

AND

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants residing in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

The Library Assistant is responsible for performing comprehensive circulation and registration desk duties. This includes:

• Registering new patrons and providing guidance on library policies and procedures.
• Assisting visitors in finding and selecting reading materials.
• Managing the check-out process for library items and maintaining records of overdue materials.
• Supporting patrons in utilizing the online public access catalog.
• Organizing library collections by searching shelves and rearranging materials as necessary.
• Processing written requests for publications and locating required materials, substituting editions when necessary.
• Identifying and reporting cataloging errors or items needing repair to the supervisor.
• Preparing various library materials according to established procedures.
• Overseeing the summer reading program and organizing story hours.

Additional duties may be assigned as required. Qualifications

For detailed explanations regarding the Education & Training Levels, please refer to the relevant documentation.

C-4:
E&T Level I: 1 year of general experience involving basic clerical tasks in an office or retail environment, including computer usage, bookkeeping, inventory management, telemarketing, event planning, or cashier duties.

Current employees lacking E&T Level I and not in a similar role must possess 2 years of relevant experience in clerical work.

E&T Level II and above: no additional experience required.

Internal candidates: Current employees in the same or similar occupational series with one year in their current role may qualify for a higher grade level.

• Proficiency in office automation is essential.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:

English AND German Language Proficiency level C1 is required.

Selection Criteria

General Information for Local National Job Announcements - please review.

Employment Conditions

• This is a temporary full-time position (38.5 hours/week) until the return of the permanent incumbent.

• Weekend work is mandatory.

• The employee must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.

WE OFFER:

- A global employer committed to cultural diversity and equal opportunities.
- Employment in an international setting with a welcoming atmosphere.
- High job security and competitive compensation under German tariff agreements, including:

• 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for employees with disabilities.
• Vacation and Christmas bonuses (totaling 13 monthly salaries).
• Various additional social benefits, including employer pension schemes.

Beyond the tariff agreement:
- Typically, time off on U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution.
- Employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules and performance awards.
- Health promotion initiatives, including free access to employer-operated fitness centers.

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