Library Asst II - Central Library - 345

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

**How to request Clerical Testing: Send request by email to: jobs@mctx.org 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 note, the actual test will come from the email address: userinvitation@pvoservices.com, so check your spam/junk folder as well. *Please allow up to 72 hours for Human Resources 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: Central Library - Conroe

Civil Service: Yes

Shift Hours: Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 6 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

• Bilingual preferred
  

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

• 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.