Library Specialist I - Seabrook, United States - Harris County

Harris County

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Seabrook, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History What began in 1921 and the years following as a collection of small libraries housed in stores, post offices and private homes has grown into a system of 26 branch buildings, 2 technology service centers, and 2 partner locations offering collection/circulation services. HCPL operates branches in unincorporated parts of Harris County and cities which do not have their own library systems.

_ What you will do at Harris County Public Library__:_**- This position is responsible for developing programs for an adult audience. Provide customer service, reader's advisory, and basic reference service. Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide customer service, reader's advisory, and basic reference service within and beyond our walls
Promote library services to adults and the community
Collaborate with the branch team to develop, implement, and market programs in the library and community
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with local/community organizations
Develop an engaging and attractive library collection
Attend staff meetings, activities, and/or professional conferences, and actively serve on committees
Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of verifiable program experience (e.g., activities for all adults)
One (1) year of customer service experience

Associate degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of verifiable program experience (e.g., activities for all adults)
One (1) year of customer service experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Five (5) years of verifiable program experience (e.g., activities for all adults)
One (1) year of customer service experience

Additional Requirements:

Available and reliable transportation for workrelated duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient with Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Proficient with the Internet and Office 36
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Ability to exercise initiative and act with discretion
Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Preferences:

Experience:

Experience working with adult groups _(preferred)_

Language:

Bilingual _(preferred)_

General Information:

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time | Regular
40 hours a week
Typical shifts are Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends, etc.
May require attending meetings, council sessions, or afterhours events and offsite meetings.

Salary:

Per Hour

Paid Biweekly

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job typically operates in a professional office environment with overhead lighting and long periods of screen time.
Daily use of a computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell).
Daily use of software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, and GPS.
At times, work may be performed in an outdoor environment and may have possible exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes.
Driving: Available and reliable transportation for workrelated duties.
Sitting for long periods; light physical activity that may include walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying.
Ability to lift, carry, and exert up to 25 pounds. Occasionally lifts, carries, and exerts up to 40 pounds.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager
Adults
Supervises Positions: None

Work Location:

Evelyn Meador Branch Library North Meyer Rd, Seabrook TX 77586

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered _
_only__ to employees in _
_regular__ _
_(fulltime)__ positions:_
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Longterm disability
Employee Assistance Program
Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
Accrual rates increase based on years of service
Eleven (11) Countyobserved holidays and one (1) floating holiday
Professional development opportunitie