Librarian I - Mobile Outreach (Administrative Office)

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.

Librarian I - Mobile Outreach (Administrative Office) Overview:

This position is responsible for developing, leading, implementing, and evaluating community programs and events catering to all age groups. Programming and outreach activities occur both virtually and in person throughout Harris County communities. The position is vital to the Harris County Public Library (HCPL) Program, Partnerships, and Outreach Division team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and promote all age services and programs events catering to all age groups, including summer reading and other special events

• Identify information needs in the community and plan and provide services to meet these needs

• Provides remote library services to community center outreach locations, including holds pick up, browsing collections, basic reference, and computer assistance

• Perform public relations activities, giving presentations and presenting in front of the camera, creating virtual and in-person programming for all ages

• Responsible for editing existing video and photo assets

• Responsible for marketing (including via social media)

• Responsible for collecting new content assets or photographing an event to complete content

• Curates and maintains collections and displays for partner facilities and provides circulation assistance

• Maintains cooperative relationships with local schools, partner organizations, and community groups

• Evaluate existing programs and recommend modifications to improve procedures and implement knowledge of current trends in all age services and programs

• Provides reader's advisory and reference services

• Attend staff meetings, activities, and professional conferences and actively serve on committees

• Other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

UNOFFICIAL COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION

Education & Experience:

• Master Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university

• Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a master's degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months

• Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position

One (1) year of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solvingOne (1) year of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for any age group in a learning or leadership environment OR

• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university

• Two (2) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving

• Two (2) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for any age group in a learning or leadership environment

OR

• Associates degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university

• Four (4) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving

• Four (4) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for any age group in a learning or leadership environment

OR

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Six (6) years of full-time customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving

• Six (6) years of full-time experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for any age group in a learning or leadership environment

Additional Requirements:

• Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Principles and practices of professional library work, including modern library methods, practices, techniques, and terminology.

• Books, reference materials, journals, and documents, and their appropriateness in serving the needs for recreational reading and research.

• Computer-based information products.

• Theory and philosophy of librarianship.

• Ability to maintain statistical records and prepare clear reports from them.

• Comfortable with teaching themselves technology software and hardware; self-learner

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively with a team

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proficient with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• Proficient with the Internet and Office 365

• 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

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

• Experience working with all age 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, or after-hours events and off-site meetings.

Salary:

• $24.91 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 work-related 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: be Manager IV - Outreach Services

• Supervises Positions: None

Work Location:

• Library Administration

• 5749 South Loop East, Houston, TX 77033

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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 (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term 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) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

Do you have a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited university? Degree major/minor and graduation date must be documented on your application education history.

• Yes
• N/A; No Degree

03

If you selected No in response to the previous question, are you currently pursuing a master's degree in Library Science that will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months? (Proof of completion of the degree will be required for permanent status in the position.)

• Yes
• N/A; No Degree

04

Have you completed 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

05

Please describe your educational background (i.e. diploma, degree, certifications, etc.) including the level of education completed, area of study, and completed major and minor programs.

06

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for age group in a learning or leadership environment? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year

• One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years

• Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years

• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years

• Six (6) years or more

• I do not have this experience

07

Please provide details about your verifiable experience designing, planning, and making educational activities for age group in a learning or leadership environment.

• Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

08

Which of the following best describes your verifiable customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year

• One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years

• Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years

• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years

• Six (6) years or more

• I do not have this experience

09

Please provide details about your verifiable customer service experience showing empathy, good communication, and problem-solving.

• Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

10

How would you rate your organization, written and oral communication skills?

• High: Confident/Competent

• Medium: Some areas of strength

• Low: Limited skills

• I do not possess this skill and/or experience

11

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, inse

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Entry Level

• Not proficient

12

An unofficial copy of your college transcript is required along with your application. (Please scan your transcripts and attach to this application before submitting).

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my complete transcripts.

• No, I have not attached the required transcript. I understand that this may result in disqualification from the employment process.

• N/A (not applicable)

13

Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent? Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish

• English and Vietnamese

• English and Chinese

• English and Arabic

• English and Urdu

• English and Tagalog

• English and Other Language(s)

• None of the Above

14

Do you have previous experience working with all age groups?

• Yes

• No

15

Which of the following are your preferred focus areas:

• Children

• Youth

• Adult

• No preference

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx