Position Description

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) - History

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Selects, supervises, and coaches assigned staff
• Provides leadership and coordinates schedules and workflow for effective service delivery
• Provides for the training and motivation of staff to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands
• Establishes work rules and performance standards, trains and coaches performance, and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted
• Plan, coordinate, and promote services and programs for all age groups with a focus on children, including language development, pre-reading skills, and family engagement, summer reading, and other special events
• Develops and manages the department's planned expenditures, including gift funds, when applicable
• Cultivates cooperative relationships with external stakeholders and actively participates in outreach to the community
• Develop an engaging and attractive library collection through awareness of current children's and adult literature
• Identifies information needs in the community and presents recommendations to the Branch Manager
• Supervises the library in the absence of the Branch Manager
• Attend staff meetings, activities, and professional conferences, and actively serve on committees
• Implement knowledge of current trends in services and programs
• Exemplify the high standards and expectations for the library system in its daily operations and services
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 30 wpm and 80% accuracy.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426-0/hrt-clerical-skills-test
Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies or related field from an accredited university or college
• Two (2) years of library experience working in a variety of roles, displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of library experience working in a variety of roles, displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.

• Associate degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits from an accredited college or university
• Seven (7) years of library experience working in a variety of roles, displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Nine (9) years of library experience working in a variety of roles displaying administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills in community engagement and planning, collection development and reference services, digital and Library technology, program management, and data analysis for the effectiveness of programs, services, and resources.

• Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application.
• Candidates must complete a clerical skills test and achieve a minimum typing speed of 80% aptitude, 30 WPM with at least 80% accuracy

• 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 working with all age groups
• Experience working with children ages 0 to 12
• Experience with budgeting and financial resource management

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Regular – 40 hours a week
• Typical shifts are day, evening, Night, Weekend, etc.
• May require attending meetings, council sessions, or after-hours events and off-site meetings.

• 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, and 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.

• Reports To Position: Branch Manager
• Supervises Positions: Librarians, Library Specialists, and Library Technicians

• Atascocita Branch Library - 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble, TX 77346

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.