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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 provide one of the following proof of education documents with their application in order to be considered for this position: High School Diploma, G.E.D., transcript(s).
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 II
Job Grade: 5
Hourly Pay Rate: $16.46 - $17.57
Location: Meador Library
Civil Service: Not Applicable
Shift Hours: Includes evenings & Saturdays, as assigned (20 hours weekly)
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months work experience, library work preferred (volunteer work considered)
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
• Successful experience in handling and recording money transactions, preferred
• Ability to work well with library customers and other staff members
• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting
• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Must pass background investigation
Primary Job Duties
Provides customer service activities related to specific units, including but not limited to:
• Work at circulation desk using automated system to charge and discharge materials
• Register citizens for library cards and assist them as needed or refer to a librarian
• Collect fines, fees and record money received; work cash register; prepare cash reports
• Answer telephone using proper etiquette, taking messages or referring questions, as needed
• Reports problems, both automation and public relations, to unit supervisor
• Types and files; enters data into automated system, as appropriate to specific position
• Works with unit manager to process materials and facilitate unit services
• Keeps daily and monthly statistical records on materials and services, as appropriate
• Returns materials to the shelves
• Interprets and implements library policies and procedures for library users and staff
• Participates in meetings and trainings, as needed
• Performs other work as needed
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.
Date Posted: 06 June 2025
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