Library Assistant I (Substitute), Grade 13

This recruitment will generate a 6-month eligible list to fill current and future vacancies for the part-time Library Assistant I substitute positions at Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL).

About Montgomery County Library System:

MCPL has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1 million diverse customers.

Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital gateway to the information, ideas and enrichment that strengthens our county. A diverse, highly qualified staff continually assesses community needs and interests to support, encourage and inspire our customers.

MCPL believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels.

The Montgomery County Library System is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. MCPL values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. MCPL encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA , individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. As part of this commitment, MCPL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position.

Library hours of operation are Sunday through Saturday including nights. Substitute positions are assigned as needed to any of the 21 branch libraries in MCPL. Hours of substitute may not to exceed 39 hours in a week. Employee must be able to work at a minimum of 8 branches.

All candidates hired from this recruitment will be hired at the substitute hourly rate of $22.42. The salary range provided below is for information purposes only.

General Position Summary:

Library Assistant I substitutes are responsible for checking library books and materials in and out using the automated circulation system; providing information to customers regarding library services, policies, and procedures; and, collecting and recording fees when necessary. Duties also include updating customer files; registering borrowers for library accounts; shelving books and other materials; emptying the book drop; demonstrating the use of library technologies to customers and answering telephones and directing calls.

Candidates selected for this position must be able to attend 20 hours of paid orientation and on-the-job training upon hire. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized by the State of Maryland.

Experience: No previous experience required.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Abilities: Ability to perform light physical effort, such as keyboarding, standing, or staying in place for long periods of time and lifting, carrying and/or moving library materials weighing 20 pounds, regularly, and up to 50 pounds, as required.

Preferred Criteria:

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training and experience in the following areas:

• Experience in providing customer service including direct contact with the public in a business environment.
• Providing customer service to culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Experience in Cash register operations.
• Experience in using computers and other office equipment.
• Professional verbal & written communications skills.