Library Clerk
Full-time
City of Portales
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: Although the following are typical of the tasks and responsibilities routinely performed, additional tasks and/or responsibilities requiring comparable or lesser skills, knowledge, or dexterity may be assigned.
4. Ability to crouch and/or kneel.
5. Ability to bend at the waist and twist or rotate if necessary.
6. Ability to work with arms bent for up to (4) four hours at a time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day.
7. Ability to grasp and manipulate such items as paperwork, telephone, writing utensils, and other items
used throughout the workday.
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: Although the following are typical of the tasks and responsibilities routinely performed, additional tasks and/or responsibilities requiring comparable or lesser skills, knowledge, or dexterity may be assigned.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
4. Ability to crouch and/or kneel.
5. Ability to bend at the waist and twist or rotate if necessary.
6. Ability to work with arms bent for up to (4) four hours at a time, and up to eight (8) hours total per day.
7. 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.
- Limited travel – ability to travel for training may be required.
- Overnight travel may be required.
- Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.
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