LIBRARY PAGE (PART-TIME)

Salary: $14.68 - $16.88 Hourly
Location : Library, 509 N. Shipp, Hobbs, NM
Job Type: Part Time NonExempt
Job Number: 202601260
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain


Description
Performs entry-level clerical and public contact tasks related to the circulation of all material in the library collection and other public services offered by the Library.
Essential Duties

• Shelves returned library material in the correct location using the Dewey Decimal System or other alphabetical or numeric based organizational systems.
• Assist library patrons seeking assistance on routine matters such as location of materials and basic computer operation issues while performing shelving duties.
• Assist public when assigned to the circulation desk by answering phone and responding to routine inquiries. Receives incoming library materials from public and checks library materials out to eligible library patrons.
• Monitors library collection to maintain in a neat and orderly condition. Shifts library materials to insure that certain sections of the collection storage systems do not get overloaded and/or under utilized.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications


This position is subject to the City of Hobbs' Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes one or more of the following: pre-employment testing, post accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Graduation from high school or GED equivalent or currently enrolled in high school.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to learn Dewey Decimal System and other alphabetic and/or numeric library material classification systems and place library materials in the proper place pursuant to these systems.
• Ability to interact with the public on routine inquiries in a courteous manner in accordance with established Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library staff and the general public.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
None Required

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the guidance and direction of the Assistant Library Director and Library Director.
Physical Demands & Work Environment


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and use hands and arms to push a moderately heavy wheeled cart in a level indoor setting and place books or other materials over one foot above their head or below their knees. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.


The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

• The City of Hobbs will provide 80% to 90% Heath Insurance Coverage from Single to Family coverage.
• Employees are eligible for 100% short-term disability coverage provided by the City of Hobbs.
• Employer PERA contributions 14.8% for general, 28.775% for HPD, 30.9% for HFD.
• CDL pay - $6,000 per year (if applicable).
• PTO accruals start at 12 hours per month (144 hours per year) and progressively increase based on years of service to 20 hours per month (240 hours per year) at year 21.
• Bilingual Pay - $1,500 dollar incentive per year upon completion of yearly proficiency test.
• Education Incentive - ($1,000, $4,000, $6,000 dollars - Associates, Bachelor's, Masters; degree must be relevant to position and above the current minimum requirements of the held position).
• Longevity Pay - Begins at the completion of 10 years of service. Gradually increased.
• Retention Incentive - $600 incentive yearly with years 1-9 of completed service
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days per calendar year per personnel rules guidelines.
• Military Leave - (120 hours per year for general, 183.75 per year for HPD, 360 hours per year for HFD).

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Please describe any public library experience you have and how many years of experience.
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Please describe any experience that is applicable to the Library Page position
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Do you have any specific days or hours that you would not be available to work? Please list them.
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