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CITY OF PORTALES Library Clerk-Portales in Portales, New Mexico
Veterans Preference:
The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Under the supervision of the Library Director, Circulation Supervisor, and Youth Service Librarian, the LibraryClerk performs a wide variety of tasks in direct support of library operations. Duties will include assisting withchildrens programs, computer lab assistance and checking in and out library materials.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Although the following are typical of the tasks and responsibilities routinely performed, additional tasksand/or responsibilities requiring comparable or lesser skills, knowledge, or dexterity may be assigned.
- Using computer, check in and out library materials.
- Assist citizens with the general operation of computers.
- Assist with the preparations and participate in childrens programs.
- Shelve library materials.
- Prepare bulletin boards and displays.
- Answer telephones, take messages, handle money transactions and perform general clerical tasks.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: 1. High school graduate, some college preferred. 2. Must be able to meet the public in a courteous and efficient manner under sometimes stressfulsituations. 3. Should be familiar with general and clerical office routines, such as typing and filing. 4. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions. 5. Good accurate math skills and the ability to follow through on work assignments. 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and other departmentpersonnel. 7. Knowledge and experience in computer operations needed. 8. Prior experience with childrens programming preferred. 9. Bilingual preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally, from ground to waist level, or from ground toshoulder level. 2. Ability to sit for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day, with opportunities tochange positions. 3. Ability to stand or walk up to four (4) hours at a time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day. 4. Ability to crouch and/or kneel. 5. Ability to bend at the waist and twist or rotate if necessary. 6. Ability to work with arms bent for up to (4) four hours at a time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day. 7. Ability to grasp and manipulate such items as paperwork, telephone, writing utensils, and other items used throughout the workday. 8. Ability to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of various office equipment. 9. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
WORK SCHEDULE:The regular work week is 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, with one hour off for lunch. SomeSaturdays are required, at least every other Saturday, as well as some evenings for attending meetings
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Limited travel - ability to travel for training may be required.
- Overnight travel may be required.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and otherrecords deemed necessary.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION: Position to remain open until filled. Review is biweekly starting Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024. Applicant must submit required application to HumanResources at City Hall, 1028 W Community Way, Portales, N.M. 88130 or online at www.portalesnm.gov.
The City of Portales is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.