City of Beaumont - Government is hiring: Library Clerk (PT) - Theodore Johns Lib

Essential Job Functions

• Assists patrons with library materials and performs other library-related tasks.
• Assists the public with the correct use of the catalog, copy machine, and microfilm equipment.
• Helps locate books, periodicals, and other materials.
• Maintains library materials in proper shelf order.
• Processes materials for library files.
• Prepares statistical reports and types assigned reports.
• Assists with library records management or projects.
• Answers phone calls.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains and assists with processing materials.
• May assist with story times and programs for preteens, teens, and adults.
• Performs other library and clerical functions as required.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Normal office environment; approximately twenty (20) hours per week; must be available to work Monday through Friday, hours vary. Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Knowledge

Knowledge of library techniques and procedures is desired.

Skills/Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment including adding machines and PCs.
• Ability to operate a typewriter and type at 30 wpm accurately.
• Effective communication with the public in a tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain library and archival records.
• Skill in alphabetizing and mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and make decisions.

Physical Requirements

Constantly files, sees, hears, sits, and sorts; frequently cleans desk area, performs data entry, kneels, operates PC, pushes objects weighing up to 60 lbs., stands, stoops, types, walks, and writes by hand; infrequently operates a calculator, carries, holds, lifts, drags, and pulls objects weighing up to 30 lbs., squats, and twists body.

Education/Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent; minimum six (6) months library or records management experience, including typewriter and/or PC experience.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Data entry and a library skills test will be administered. The selected applicant shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact Human Resources at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989, or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, TX 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.

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