Office Assistant Courier
Salary
$41,600.00 - $55,348.80 Annually
Location
Main Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type
Part-Time Temporary
Job Number
03TEMP00126
Department
Library
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
The City of Richmond Main Library is seeking one Part-Time Office Assistant Courier that will support the delivery of books, materials and services to all library locations. Daily the library receives books and materials (new, used, and processed) from vendors, donors and library locations in the RPL system. Processing and disposition of these materials involves sorting, unpacking of boxes and bins to route materials to the correct location. This position assists and supports facility operations by moving chairs, tables, and other fixtures and furnishings to facilitate programs and meetings that occur in library space and locations. This is a critical position because it supports higher level processing and delivery of library resources.
Position is part-time (20 hours a week)
Duties include but are not limited to
This class provides clerical and office support activities, administrative coordination and delivery services. Incumbents provide basic clerical and administrative support tasks following prescribed procedures and instructions. As assigned, work may include:
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge in US postal regulations.
Skilled in customer service and oral and written communication.
Proven ability to work independently with little direct supervision and maintain a professional attitude.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
One year of general office receptionist duties
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, stand, walk, lift, work with ones fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions; and frequently push and pull. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be heavy work (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards, depending on area of focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, HR Division Chief by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Which answer best describes your highest level of education?
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How many years of experience do you have providing basic office support?
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Which best describes your skill level with Microsoft Outlook?
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Which best describes your skill level with Microsoft Word?
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Which best describes your skill level with Microsoft Excel?
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Are you able to multi-task handling several items at one time?
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Are you a current City of Richmond employee?
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that my answers to the above asked questions truly represent my background and experience. I understand that if I have misrepresented, omitted, or falsified any of my application and/or supplemental questions, I will be disqualified for employment consideration. Please type your name in the box to certify.
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Employer City of Richmond
Address 900 East Broad Street
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Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Phone (804) 646-5660
804-646-5660
Website https://www.rva.gov/