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Job Description

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection. DCL VALUES: CORE VALUES BRAND VALUES Welcoming Creates Fun & Play Respectful Diversity & Inclusion Innovative Collaboration & Teamwork Trustworthy Energetic Engagement Resilient Learning & Growth POSITION OVERVIEW: Under direction of Material Handling Supervisor, the Lead Material Handling Technician is responsible for material handling activities for the branch; including processing, shelving and retrieving library materials, straightening and shelf-reading; serves as subject matter expert for all material handling duties, training and mentoring of Material Handling Technician (MHT). Work performed under general supervision. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard; full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum planning; Seizes more opportunities than others. Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people – up/down, inside/outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport, constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy/tact; able to defuse even high tension situations comfortably. Building Effective Teams: Blend people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Supports DCL core values, code of ethics; maintains strong awareness of and compliance with DCL policies, processes, procedures and strategic initiatives at all times. Integrates "one DCL" approach into all job-related activities. Create premium experiences for patrons through effective and efficient completion of duties; serve as professional, positive representative of DCL in attitude, appearance and communications. Maintain strong proficiency in skills, functions and technologies required to perform job duties. Leverage strong interpersonal skills in low-stress and high-pressure situations to foster cooperative, collaborative and productive working relationships with staff, volunteers. Under the guidance of Circulation Supervisor leads all material handling activities and prioritizes all material handling work; provides feedback on new MHT's progress to Circulation Supervisor. Stays well informed of branch/district communications; attending departmental and branch meetings, reading circulation communications, E-mails, message board and branch memos. Mindful of new materials handling and circulation practices and guidelines. Leads and monitors all sorter operations and functions; trains MHT's on sorter operations, processes sorter "exceptions." Handles all required courier duties; schedules MHT's as necessary; processes/resolves all library materials holds/cancelations; missing parts/damaged items. Must communicate effectively using English. Must read, write and understand English at a level appropriate to the position. .

Additional Info & Requirements

COMPUTER SKILLS: Must demonstrate competency in computer use including Internet, email, Microsoft Office Products (or equivalent). Keyboard skills required at an equivalent of typing 35 words per minute with minimal errors. Must be able to learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs as required to perform assigned duties efficiently. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must have the physical ability, stamina, mobility and manual dexterity to: Stand, walk, bend to floor level, reach to height over 70 inches, and read a minimum 8-point font, repetitively for extended periods. Handle materials, push/pull carts/bins with a force of up to 35 pounds, carry 15 pounds, lift up to 35 pounds, and grip up to 15 pounds, repetitively. Kneel, squat, climb, and work at a computer workstation, frequently.

The Community

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County.  In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”

Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado.  Located in the Denver South Metro area, Douglas County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state with over 303,000 in population. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which 48,741 acres are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program.  Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area.

The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.

Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories.  Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, outstanding libraries, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and you will understand why Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly communities in Colorado, offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. Douglas County has also been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Douglas County Libraries has been blazing a trail and thriving in Douglas County for decades, due very much to the generous support, patronage and growth of our community. Douglas County Libraries is the fourth largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, e-books, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s materials than any other Colorado library.

Our seven locations offer a large collection of popular materials, children’s books, reference materials, downloadable audio, video and e-books, wireless access, public computers for kids and adults, and friendly, professional staff. Study rooms and large public meeting rooms are available to the public. We offer reading programs for all ages, used book sales, more than 75 Storytimes each week, writing groups, book clubs and a wide variety of fun and interesting programs for all ages.

Online resources include research databases, homework help, the library catalog, downloadable audiobooks and e-books, account access for reserving and renewing items, reading recommendations, links to Douglas County history and community information. We also offer reference assistance via phone, email or text, and access to accounts and many services.

We are excited to respond to our community’s growth and demand for innovative new library spaces and services. Our new libraries are Castle Pines Library, Castle Pines, CO; Lone Tree Library, Lone Tree, CO; and  Parker Library, Parker, CO – Stop in at any of our libraries and be amazed!

HR Info

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