New Castle County Department of Community Services has openings for recurring part-time positions. These positions are scheduled for no more than 25 hours per week on a year-round basis. Applicants must be 18 years of age with one to three years of relevant work experience preferred and must possess a high school diploma or GED; and a valid Delaware Class D driver's license or its equivalent if required of the duties of the position. Selected candidates must pass a background check and drug screen prior to their start date.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NeoGov online application system available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde.

For assistance with applicant support issues, contact NeoGov at 855-524-5627.

LIBRARY AIDE
(CSW II, $15.75-$19.14/hr.)

• Works the circulation desk charging out and checking in all library materials;
• Searches and retrieves reserved materials and inter-library loans;
• Inputs preliminary information for borrower registration;
• Maintains confidentiality of borrower records;
• Explains borrowing procedures to customers;
• Prepare materials for circulation in accordance with defined procedures.
• Receives shipments of new materials;
• Performs physical processing and data base processing as needed;
• Processes library materials in all formats;
• Checks, processes, copies and files invoices;
• Searches library catalog using the automated system and adds items;
• Keeps records and adds monthly processing statistics to a spreadsheet;
• Moves, packs and unpacks boxes;
• Sorts and distributes interoffice mail;
• Keeps work area organized;
• Assists in training new workers.
• Requires work on a computer.
• Requires lifting items, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires extensive standing and/or walking.
• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting.

• Assists Library Manager to develop and plan new programs and activities;
• Performs outreach efforts;
• Completes program planning and evaluation guide for library programming;
• Sets up rooms for programs;
• Manages the requisition process and monitors library programming budget;
• Requires work on a computer.
• Requires lifting items, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires extensive standing and/or walking.
• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting.

• Assists Library Director to develop and plan new training opportunities in the computer lab;
• Coordinates training schedule for computer lab;
• Leads and directs training as needed;
• Assists guest trainers when necessary;
• Maintains equipment in computer lab;
• Replenishes supplies in computer lab.
• Requires work on a computer.
• Requires lifting items, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires extensive standing and/or walking.
• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting.

• Assists Children’s Librarian I to develop and plan new programs and activities;
• Sets up room for children’s activities;
• Leads children’s program activities as needed;
• Maintains children’s area/room by keeping materials neat and orderly after activities and use;
• Assists children to locate materials in the children’s area generally (refers reference questions to appropriate staff);
• Works at circulation desk charging out and checking in materials;
• Prepares juvenile materials for circulation in accordance with defined procedures;
• Requires work on a computer.
• Requires lifting items, boxes, etc. up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires extensive standing and/or walking.
• Requires regular bending, crouching, twisting, pushing, lifting.

Marlene Esposito
302-395-5665
Marlene.Esposito@newcastlede.gov

Health Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available through Highmark (Comprehensive 80% Plan; a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) and Aetna (Open Access HMO.) Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.

Dental Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from date of hire. Currently, there are two PPO options and an HMO option. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen.

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:

• Less than 12 months service - 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days
• 1 – 4 years of service - 10 days of vacation
• 5 – 9 years of service - 15 days of vacation
• 10 – 14 years of service - 20 days of vacation
• 15 years of service - 25 days of vacation
• 15+ years of service - 25+ days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)

Holidays: 13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve).

Life Insurance: Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit - $50,000; Maximum benefit - $200,000.

Pension: Employee contributory amount of three percent of base salary to defined benefit plan. County will make a non-elective contribution of one percent of base salary to defined contribution account. In addition, the County will also make an annual matching contribution of one hundred percent of employee's contribution, up to a maximum of two percent to defined contribution account. 10-year vesting.

Deferred Compensation Plan:
Optional employee contributory plan available.

Additional Benefits: Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases; Credit Union, Blood Bank, Sick Leave Bank (after two years of service), Fitness Center, and an Employee Assistance Program are all benefits available to employees at no cost.

Supplemental Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional life insurance, vision, group accident, group hospital indemnity, group disability, and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Union Affiliation: Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $23 to $46.65 per month.

Special Note: The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5180.

Revised: 12/15/15