Job Details

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: ...@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: ...@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 Memorial Library

Job Title: Library Assistant II - Genealogy

Job Grade: 5

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.46 - $17.57

Location: Central Library, 104 1-45 North, Conroe, TX 7730 I

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in genealogy and local history research preferred
• Previous library work experience (volunteer work considered)
• Basic computer skills required. Experience with automated library catalog, Internet search skills and social media platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with library customers and other staff members
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to organize work priorities
• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting
• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed
• Must pass background investigation
• Valid TX Driver's License and clean driving record

Primary Job Duties
• Provides excellent customer service to visitors of all ages with their research needs, including group tours, orientation and research instruction, programs
• Assists visitors with the use of computers, standard software, electronic databases and equipment. Ensures technology is performing correctly
• Instructs visitors in the use of all types of media digitization equipment operation and genealogy research methods
• Prepares manuscripts, periodicals, and books for the bindery. Coordinates shipping and receiving, and budget agreements with Administration
• Responds to telephone, mail, and email question, and reference queries
• Maintains the appearance and order of the unit: shelving materials, shifting books, straightening furniture
• Uses Microsoft Office for the maintenance and circulation of unit correspondence, statistics, supply lists and other reports
• Performs in-house book and periodical repairs
• Participates in special projects and events of the unit, including outreach events
• Follows opening and closing procedures of the unit and the library system
• Participate in meetings and training as appropriate
• Works evenings and weekends as scheduled, responding to the librarian in charge
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.