Genealogy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE.
1.) Applicants must provide one of the following proof of education documents with their application in order to be considered for this position: High School Diploma, G.E.D., transript(s).
2.)You must FIRST take the Montgomery County Clerical Test and pass with the required scores before you can submit an application for this position.
Request Clerical Testing: Send request by email to: jobs@mctx.org Subject Line: Clerical Testing Include in body of email: Last name, First name
WATCH YOUR EMAIL An email with your clerical test invitation will be sent to you. Follow instructions provided in email. *Please allow up to 72 hours for human resource to respond*
TEST TYPE & SCORE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: Typing: Net 30WPM, Admin 70%, Math 70%
Department: Montgomery County Library
Job Title: Library Assistant III - Genealogy
Job Grade: 6
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.59 - $21.53
Location: Genealogy and Preservation Center, Central Library
104 I-45 North - Conroe, TX 77301
Shift Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Includes evenings and Saturdays, as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in genealogy and local history research preferred
• Previous library work experience preferred (volunteer work considered)
• Basic computer skills required
• Experience with automated library catalog, Internet search skills and social media platforms
• Experience with copy cataloging and creating/editing metadata, preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with library customers and other staff members
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to organize work priorities
• Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting
• Physical ability to perform responsibilities as listed
• Must pass background investigation
• Valid TX Driver's License and clean driving record
• Must have ability to work in person, not remote
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
• Provides excellent customer service to visitors of all ages with their research needs, including group tours, orientations and research instructions, and programs
• Assists visitors with the use of computers, printers, standard software, electronic databases and equipment. Ensures technology is performing correctly
• Instructs visitors in the use of all types of media digitization equipment operation and genealogy research methods
• Monitors social media, replies or answers questions
• Prepares manuscripts, periodicals, and books for the bindery. Coordinates shipping and receiving, and budgets agreements with Administration
• Informs public of the policy and procedures of the center and the library system
• Processes Interlibrary loans for the center in coordination with the Reference Interlibrary loan staff, and maintaining files for ILL's
• Serves as the center's liaison to technical services, providing copy cataloging with record additions and subject headings for the center
• Prepares annual supply orders and controls inventory of supplies with assistance from the Library Assistant II (PT Genealogy)
• Responds to telephone, mail, and email questions, and reference queries and obituary records
• Oversees and participates in projects, and coordinates services, within the center as needed
• Maintains the appearance and order of the center: shelving materials, shifting books, straightening furniture, staffing the welcome desk
• Uses Microsoft Office for the maintenance and circulation of correspondences, statistics, supply lists and other reports
• Assists in the administration of the center in the absence of the Genealogy Manager
• Assists with purchase requisitions for book orders, materials and vendor communications
• Oversees staff calendar in coordination with Genealogy Manager
• Participates in special projects and events of the center, including outreach events
• Follows opening and closing procedures of the center and the library system
• Participates in meetings and trainings as appropriate
• Works evenings and weekends as scheduled, responding to the manager in charge
• Performs other duties as assigned
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.