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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.) Applicants must provide one of the following proof of education documents with their application in order to be considered for this position: High School Diploma, G.E.D., transcript(s).

2.) 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 Library

Job Title: PTLibrary Assistant II - Children's Services

Job Grade: 5

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.46 - $17.57

Location: Kevin Brady Library, 2250 Buckthorne Pl., The Woodlands, TX 77380

Civil Service: Not Applicable

Shift Hours: Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned (PT 20 hours)

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months work experience, library work preferred (volunteer work experience considered)
• Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
• Experience with automated library catalog, and online search preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with library customers and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting
• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed
• Must pass a criminal background check

Primary Job Duties
• Plans and coordinates children's services and programs, presenting preschool and/or toddler story times, which may include reading or telling stories, finger plays and singing, as well as operating audiovisual equipment
• Conducts tours for groups and individuals, as needed
• Types and files; enters data into automated system, as appropriate to specific position
• Reports problems, both automated and system, as appropriate to specific position
• Assists unit supervisor in identifying needs and preparing unit budget and supply requests • Assists in keeping materials shelved in accordance with library policy and in keeping Children's area tidy and neat
• Provides readers advisory and information services, including online searching and instruction in use of automated catalog, for children, young adults and adults as needed
• Prepare flyers, handouts, promotional items in conjunction with programs or outreach activities
• Assist in planning and presentations of summer reading program activities with Children's Librarian and assist at outreach events as needed.
• Assists unit supervisor in identifying service needs, including materials for the collection and the weeding of the section
• Keeps daily and monthly statistical records of materials and service, as appropriate
• Participates in meetings and training, as needed
• Works circulation desk, as needed
• Performs other work, as needed

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.