Part Time Library Assistant I

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1.) Applicants must include a resume with their application in order to be considered for this position.

2.) You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores before you can submit an application for this position.

Request Clerical Testing: Send request by email to: Subject Line: Clerical Testing Include in body of email: Last name, First name

WATCH YOUR EMAIL: An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email. Please allow up to 72 hours for human resource to respond

TEST TYPE & SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: Typing: Net 30wpm, Admin 70%, Math 70%

Department: Montgomery County Library

Job Title: Library Assistant I

Job Grade: 1

Hourly Pay Rate: $11.29 - $13.51

Location: Central Branch - Conroe, TX

Civil Service: Not Applicable

Shift Hours: Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned (PT 20 hours)

Primary Job Duties

Provides customer service activities, including but not limited to:

• Separate checked in materials into appropriate groups and arrange in proper order

• Shelve library materials in proper location and order

• Ensure shelves are neat, leaving space for incoming materials

• Check condition and clean library materials as needed

• Register citizens for library cards and assist them as needed, or refer to a librarian

• Answer telephone using proper phone etiquette, taking messages or transferring calls as needed

• Enter data into automated system, as appropriate to specific position

• Interpret and implement library policies and procedures for library users and staff

• Report problems, both automation and public relations, to unit supervisor

• Participate in meetings and trainings, as needed

• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Two years of high school

• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office

• Good communication skills, oral and written

• Ability to shelve books in proper alphabetical and numerical order (Dewey Decimal System)

• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed

• Ability to work well with the public and other staff members

• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting

• Must pass background investigation

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County 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.