Library - Full-Time Courier (Central)

Library - Full-Time Courier (Central)

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Library - Full-Time Courier (Central)

Salary

$32,760.00 Annually

Location

Charlottesville (22902), VA

Job Type

Library Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Number

260100002

Department

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

Division

Branch Operations

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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General Summary

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for a Courier position at the Central Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.

The preferred starting salary for this position is $15.75 hourly ($32,760 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits .
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This position performs responsible work making consistent deliveries of general items to all agencies of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) and monitors the routine and preventative maintenance of delivery vehicles, under the general supervision of the Circulation Manager.

To read more about this position and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, please visit https://jmrl.org/

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Loads/unloads material onto courier truck, sorting and repacking materials as needed.
• Communicates effectively with library staff at all locations, ensuring all items to be taken out are collected daily. In addition to library materials, this frequently includes interdepartmental mail, equipment, supplies, money, checks, kits, and items for library programs (Legos, iPads, Chromebooks, etc.).
• Operates a vehicle in the performance of the job duties and exhibits safe driving practices (adhering to speed limits/other driving regulations).
• Promptly coordinates routine maintenance for the courier trucks. Communicates any vehicle issues to the Business Manager.
• Ensures that items being transported are safe from damage by protecting bins when inclement weather occurs.
• Stacks bins in a stable manner, taking every precaution to protect materials from damage during transport.
• Interacts with both JMRL staff and the general public in a courteous manner.
• Distributes incoming deliveries to the Central Library to appropriate departments.
• Requires a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High School diploma or GED.

OR

• Some experience as a delivery driver.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a delivery driver.
• Prior work or volunteer experience in a library environment or customer service experience.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Valid Virginia driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and DMV Records check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safe vehicle operation, loading and unloading procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local driving laws.
• Knowledge of basic routine and preventative vehicle maintenance (e.g., tire pressure, oil changes) to maintain vehicle readiness.
• Familiarity with delivery processes, including package handling, tracking systems, and completion of delivery documentation. Ability to accurately record delivery details and customer interactions.
• Knowledge of best practices for safely lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Knowledge of Charlottesville, VA, and surrounding areas, including common delivery routes, traffic patterns, and local roadways to ensure efficient and timely deliveries.

Reading:

• Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, signs, and notices

Writing:

• Basic: ability to write simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math:

• None.

Communication Skills:

• Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers. Examples include regular and routine interaction involving providing or exchanging information.

Independence and Decision-Making:

• Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

Technical Skills:

• Basic: uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities.

Fiscal Responsibilities:

• No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

Other Characteristics:

• Time pressures.
• Tedious or exacting work.
• Frequent change of tasks.
• Strong public service orientation.
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working closely with others as part of a team.
• Constant interruptions and requests for service.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Non-traditional work schedule. Requires a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position while operating a motor vehicle for extended period of time.
• Must have the ability to drive at night.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Operates delivery vehicle, uses hand truck or book cart, and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
• Responsible for the vehicle(s)/equipment assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed in office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions while traveling around the JMRL service area (including days and evenings) where the worker may be exposed to moderate noise, vibration, and atmospheric conditions.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

There are no benefits for this position, as it is a temporary, substitute, seasonal or intern position, or the work schedule is less than 20 hours per week.

01

Select the statement below that best reflects your education and experience:

• I have at minimum a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• I have experience as a delivery driver.
• I have a combination of education and experience that may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.
• None of the above.

02

Do you have prior work or volunteer experience in a library environment or customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have prior experience as a delivery driver?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

05

To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes
• No

06

I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

Website

http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs