Fairfax County, VA
Salary :
$39,271.23 - $65,451.78 Annually Location :
CHANTILLY (DH18), VA Job Type:
FT Hourly W BN Job Number:
25-01678 Department:
Library Opening Date:
09/06/2025 Closing Date:
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:
S12 Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This position receives shipments of library materials and preparing materials for circulation. Unpacks shipments and addresses problems or discrepancies. Orders the flow of materials based on timeliness and departmental capacity. Affixes labels to cataloged library materials; searches for matching records using the integrated library system; enters or verifies appropriate item data. Performs circulation duties, including sorting materials from delivery and making branch assignments for redistribution. Sorts and packs outgoing materials appropriately. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library. Works under the direction of the Library Receiving Supervisor.
Note:
This job ad may be used to fill future vacancies.
Salary:
The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($18.8804 - $25.1738) and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. (Note: Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees)
Schedule:
Occasional overtime may be required.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library, watch our video Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Unloads/loads equipment, supplies and parts manually using carts, dollies, hand trucks, hoists, forklifts, conveyors and motorized and non-motorized equipment; Unpacks and organizes items for storage; Stores, shelves, stows and arranges items in storage areas; Conducts physical inventory of items received; Inspects the condition of shipments to ensure conformance to specifications and quantities ordered; Reports results, discrepancies, damaged items and shortage or overage shipments to supervisor for corrective action; Assist with receiving and shipping orders; Delivers and/or ships materials and supplies; Performs basic data entry for record keeping and reporting functions, i.e., entering receipts and issues; Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Basic knowledge of inventory practices and procedures; Ability to follow written and oral instructions; Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus one years of warehouse experience using material handling and equipment performing inventory tasks.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One or more years of warehouse and material handling experience performing inventory tasks. Experience working in a physically demanding environment. Ability to use a computer to input and retrieve information; strong data entry experience with the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Detail oriented.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to apply pressure with a folding tool. Ability to lift boxes, books and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to load and unload materials of various sizes and weights from pallets, bins, and carts; frequent bending and stretching. Ability to open and handle library materials. Ability to operate electric lift. Ability to push/pull loaded wheeled bins weighting up to 300 pounds across carpeted floors requiring 30-40 pounds of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 15-20 pounds after initial acceleration. Ability to push/pull wheeled book carts. Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and reaching. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JY1 Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable
03
How many years of full-time equivalent warehouse experience do you have using material handling and equipment performing inventory tasks?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
04
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a physically demanding environment?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
05
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have using a computer to input and retrieve information?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
06
The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($18.8804 - $25.1738) of the advertised compensation range. Are you willing and able to accept a potential salary offer within the aforementioned range if selected for the position? (Note: Compensation rules apply per county personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.)
Yes No Not applicable (Compensation rules apply: I am a current Fairfax County Government or Fairfax County Public Schools employee)
Required Question
$39,271.23 - $65,451.78 Annually Location :
CHANTILLY (DH18), VA Job Type:
FT Hourly W BN Job Number:
25-01678 Department:
Library Opening Date:
09/06/2025 Closing Date:
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:
S12 Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This position receives shipments of library materials and preparing materials for circulation. Unpacks shipments and addresses problems or discrepancies. Orders the flow of materials based on timeliness and departmental capacity. Affixes labels to cataloged library materials; searches for matching records using the integrated library system; enters or verifies appropriate item data. Performs circulation duties, including sorting materials from delivery and making branch assignments for redistribution. Sorts and packs outgoing materials appropriately. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library. Works under the direction of the Library Receiving Supervisor.
Note:
This job ad may be used to fill future vacancies.
Salary:
The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($18.8804 - $25.1738) and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range. (Note: Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees)
Schedule:
Occasional overtime may be required.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library, watch our video Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
Unloads/loads equipment, supplies and parts manually using carts, dollies, hand trucks, hoists, forklifts, conveyors and motorized and non-motorized equipment; Unpacks and organizes items for storage; Stores, shelves, stows and arranges items in storage areas; Conducts physical inventory of items received; Inspects the condition of shipments to ensure conformance to specifications and quantities ordered; Reports results, discrepancies, damaged items and shortage or overage shipments to supervisor for corrective action; Assist with receiving and shipping orders; Delivers and/or ships materials and supplies; Performs basic data entry for record keeping and reporting functions, i.e., entering receipts and issues; Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Basic knowledge of inventory practices and procedures; Ability to follow written and oral instructions; Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions;
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
high school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus one years of warehouse experience using material handling and equipment performing inventory tasks.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One or more years of warehouse and material handling experience performing inventory tasks. Experience working in a physically demanding environment. Ability to use a computer to input and retrieve information; strong data entry experience with the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Detail oriented.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to apply pressure with a folding tool. Ability to lift boxes, books and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to load and unload materials of various sizes and weights from pallets, bins, and carts; frequent bending and stretching. Ability to open and handle library materials. Ability to operate electric lift. Ability to push/pull loaded wheeled bins weighting up to 300 pounds across carpeted floors requiring 30-40 pounds of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 15-20 pounds after initial acceleration. Ability to push/pull wheeled book carts. Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks including lifting, stooping, bending, and reaching. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JY1 Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable
03
How many years of full-time equivalent warehouse experience do you have using material handling and equipment performing inventory tasks?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
04
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a physically demanding environment?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
05
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have using a computer to input and retrieve information?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
06
The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($18.8804 - $25.1738) of the advertised compensation range. Are you willing and able to accept a potential salary offer within the aforementioned range if selected for the position? (Note: Compensation rules apply per county personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.)
Yes No Not applicable (Compensation rules apply: I am a current Fairfax County Government or Fairfax County Public Schools employee)
Required Question