Library Technician Job at City of McKinney in McKinney

Overview

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.

Summary Of Position

Under direct supervision, this position participates in the planning, facilitation, and implementation of various library programs; performs a variety of technical duties; and assists library customers. Responsibilities may differ according to assigned area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Values

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. We are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We embrace a healthy, family-oriented culture and expect new employees to uphold these values.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

To help achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess own work performance or the performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continually learn and develop through training opportunities; if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Help create an environment where customers have the best possible library experience.
• Assist customers with reference, readers' advisory, circulation, and information services.
• Assist with development, improvement, and implementation of policies, procedures, workflows, and organizational goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and participate as an active member on cross-functional teams.
• Design, create, facilitate, and implement engaging public classes, programming, and outreach activities, coordinating library activities with other City departments.
• Update web calendar, wiki, and kiosk displays.
• Troubleshoot print management system and assist with administration of digital resources.
• Process interlibrary loans, copy cataloging, accounting, and functions of an integrated library system.
• Place and receive supply and materials orders.
• Assist in training new employees and/or volunteers.
• Stay informed of professional developments and trends.
• Perform daily cash handling and cash register functions.
• Process new and donated materials, and repair damaged materials.
• Prepare department-specific statistical reports and/or budget spreadsheets.

Other Job Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Behaviors

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people served.
• Ability to produce high-quality work in quantity and on time.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, including subordinates if applicable.
• Ability to work in a team environment and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
• Ability to build relationships with library stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to lead in an environment of continuous improvement and change.
• Ability to gather and use evidence and data to inform decisions.
• Ability to work where leadership is valued at all levels.
• Critical thinking in problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply policies and procedures to specific situations.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Skill to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual preferred, along with some college hours and/or library experience.

Conditions Of Employment

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Must be able to work a combination of morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

Physical Demands / Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work, with possible lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling of light to medium-weight objects (10–50 pounds). May involve pushing/pulling objects up to 100 pounds. Extended keyboard or workstation time. Some tasks require visual/sound perception and oral communication ability.

Work Environment

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The statements describe the general nature and level of work as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol/drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Structure

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration

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