Library Clerk
Job in
Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, 88130, USA
Listing for:
cityofportales
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Education Administration, Clerical
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28038 - 36587 USD Yearly
USD
28038.00
36587.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
THE CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO
POSITION POSTING #2026-33
POSITION: CLERK
DEPARTMENT: PORTALES MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO:
LIBRARY DIRECTOR & CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR
SHIFT: REGULAR - 40 HOURS PER WEEK
SALARY: $13.48-$17.59 HOURLY/$28,038.40-$36,587.20 ANNUALLY DOE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Library Director & Circulation Supervisor, the Library Clerk performs a wide variety of tasks in direct support of library operations. Duties will include computer lab assistance and checking in and out library materials.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Using computer, check in and out library materials.Assist citizens with the general operation of computers.Assist with the preparations and participate in children’s 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
High school graduate, some college preferred.Must be able to meet the public in a courteous and efficient manner under sometimes stressful situations.Should be familiar with general and clerical office routines, such as typing and filing.Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.Good accurate math skills and the ability to follow through on work assignments.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and other department personnel.Knowledge and experience in computer operations needed.Prior experience with children’s programming preferred.Bilingual preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally, from ground to waist level, or from ground to shoulder level.Ability to sit for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day, with opportunities to change positions.Ability to stand or walk up to four (4) hours at a time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day.Ability to crouch and/or kneel.Ability to bend at the waist and twist or rotate if necessary.Ability to work with arms bent for up to (4) four hours at a time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day.Ability to grasp and manipulate such items as paperwork, telephone, writing utensils, and other items used throughout the workday.Ability to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of various office equipment.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. Some Saturdays are required, at least every other Saturday, as well as some evenings for attending meetings.
TRAVEL REQUEMENTS
Limited travel – ability to travel for training may be required.Overnight travel may be required.PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.The City of Portales is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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