Senior Library Service Specialist - Youth

Senior Library Service Specialist - Youth

Join to apply for the Senior Library Service Specialist - Youth role at the City of Houston
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Application accepted from all persons interested.

Division:
Customer Experience
Section:
Neighborhood Libraries

Location:

Various
Workday &

Hours:

Monday - Sunday, 8 a.m.

- 8 p.m. (varies)
Includes evenings and weekends.

• Provide customer service at public service desks and by phone.
• Provide innovative programming in the library for youth of all ages, including story times, arts & crafts, STEM, library tours, video gaming, and after school time.
• Create a welcoming and safe environment for youth and their families.
• Provide computer and technology assistance to library customers and staff and troubleshoot technology-related issues.
• Promote library services and programming both for the assigned location and systemwide.
• Collaborate with community groups through outreach to enhance and promote library services and programs.
• Assist with the collection maintenance, weeding, and use of the collection and shelve and retrieve library materials.
• May serve as the assistant manager or person in charge in the absence of the manager.
• Evening and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) shift work is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight), may be required. The environment is essentially normal office conditions with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. The role requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances, or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials.

Educational Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree.

Experience Requirements:
One (1) year of professional/paraprofessional experience in library, information services, or education is required.

Substitution:
Associate’s degree and three (3) years of professional/paraprofessional experience in library, information services, or education OR five (5) years professional or paraprofessional experience in library, information services, or education may be substituted for the education requirement.

License Requirements:
None.

• Experience providing programming and services in a library setting.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience using the MS Office Suite and One Drive and electronic devices such as e‑readers and tablets and other technologies.
• Experience in working with data and preparing statistical reports.
• Experience in training staff.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred.

Selection / Skills Tests

Required:

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skills assessment test.

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at www.houstontx.gov
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To view your detailed application status, please log in to your online profile at or call 832‑393‑1472. If you need special services or accommodations, call 832‑393‑1472 (TTY 7‑1‑1). If you need login assistance or technical support, call 855‑524‑5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the hiring department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre‑employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.