Library Service Specialist (Kashmere Gardens)

Full Job Description

PIN: 38417
APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION / SECTION: Customer Experience / Kashmere Gardens
Workday & Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm (varies) ***Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking a team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Library Service Specialist – Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library. Successful candidates will provide exceptional customer service for all ages, enjoy working with technology, communicate effectively, and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds?

Library Service Specialist will:

• Interact with customers at the customer service desk and via the phone to find basic information and library materials.
• Facilitate the use of the public computers and laptops and troubleshoot technology-related issues.
• Provide information regarding library services, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Retrieve library materials for customers and shelve returned library
• Provide programming in the library for all ages including book clubs, senior programming, English classes, citizenship computer classes, business resources, job searching, and after school programs.
• Facilitate the use of the library technology, introducing new technologies to library customers, and troubleshooting technology-related issues.
• Work with local community groups, other libraries, and city departments.
• May serve as the Assistant Manager or as the person in charge in the absence of the manager, especially during night and weekend shifts.
• Position requires one evening per week and a weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday).

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
Associate’s degree and (2) two years of professional/paraprofessional experience in library, information services, or education may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

(4) Four years professional/paraprofessional experience in library, information services, or education may be substituted for the education requirement.

***Related professional/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
• Experience working in a public library setting.
• Valid drivers license.
• To better serve our diverse communities, fluency in a foreign language is highly preferred.

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED The selection process will involve application review and/or Interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YESIf yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

PAY GRADE - 13 SALARY INFORMATIONFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-0473).

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-0473. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.

EOE Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.