Job Description

Posting number: 262700031

Department: Library -JJG

Job classification: Library Technician- Part Time

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library

Summary

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.” Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under direct supervision, this position participates in the planning, facilitation, and implementation of various library programs; performs a variety of technical duties; and assists library customers. Responsibilities may differ according to assigned area. Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides customer service to patrons of all ages at service desks.
• Provides assistance to patrons in using and locating library and computer resources.
• Plans and implements programs and activities for assigned area.
• Assists with specialized tours.
• Performs work on computer systems such as OCLC and Polaris.
• Monitors supplies and verifies accuracy of all shipment items and publications.
• Assists in training new employees and/or volunteers.
• Collects money for late fees, copies, donated monies, and book sale.
• Prepares department-specific statistical reports and/or budget spreadsheets.
• Attends workshops and training sessions that deal specifically with assigned area.
• Performs shelf maintenance responsibilities.
• Registers patrons as library and/or computer users, and processes application forms.
• Processes incoming and outgoing Interlibrary Loan materials.
• Assists with quality control measures by verifying call numbers, titles, and location codes of newly cataloged materials.
• Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

When assigned to Tech Services:

When assigned to Children's Services:

When assigned to Programming:

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
• Ability to build relationships with all library stakeholders.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to lead in an environment of continuous improvement and change.
• Ability to gather and use evidence and data to inform decisions.
• Ability to work in an environment where leadership is valued and expected at all levels.
• Critical thinking in problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in order to provide input on how to apply policies and procedures to specific situations.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Skill to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the below specified education and experience requirements.

High School diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Library experience preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License
• Must be able to work a combination of morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours.

Supplemental information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Tasks may involve sitting for extended periods of time (over 2/3 of the time), talking and hearing for extended periods of time (over 2/3 of the time), and standing (between 1/3 – 2/3 of the time). May also involve reaching with hands and arms (between 1/3 – 2/3 of the time) and using hands to touch, handle or feel objects (between 1/3 – 2/3 of the time). Some tasks involve walking (under 1/3 of the time), climbing or balancing (under 1/3 of the time), and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling (under 1/3 of the time).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.