Library Department
Public Services
Neighborhood Libraries
500 McKinney
M-F, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.*
Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Public Library seeks an energetic, self motivated, professional, customer service driven Administrative Associate with outstanding organizational and communication skills to perform ongoing and specialized tasks related to the administration of the Neighborhood Library Administration Office. With a high level of professionalism, this individual will provide exceptional customer service to employees and customers by phone, email and in person. Maintain highly confidential files, mailing lists and professional data. Answer routine questions regarding Library policies, procedures and practices. Assist in performing research and compiling date for statistical reports. Compose correspondence, track and maintain data using current version/s of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access. Assist with telephone coverage in all administrative areas. Assist with special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Please attach a Cover Letter and Resume to online application.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required. Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES:
PREFERENCES
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None
However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range for this position is:
Salary Range - Pay Grade 13
OPENING DATE June 20, 2012
CLOSING DATE July 3, 2012
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call 832-393-1667. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
An equal opportunity employer
City of Houston, TX - 11 months ago
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