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Pierce County Library System Office Support Specialist in Tacoma, Washington

Performs moderately complex clerical and technical functions requiring some judgment in solving problems and making recommendations. Duties include preparing correspondence, communications, and reports; creating and maintaining records, including moderate to complex databases, and systems which may include electronic or physical records; assists with program materials coordination, and performs other related duties as assigned. May be assigned to support specific programs, projects, or individuals internally and/or external to the organization. This is an experienced clerical position.

Essential Functions

Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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  • Delivers high-quality, customer-focused services.
  • Performs administrative or clerical tasks; including typing, preparing and delivering correspondence and communications; preparing mailings; and organization and distribution of materials.
  • Sets up and maintains records and filing systems, including electronic or physical records or databases.
  • Communicates with some independence regarding area of assignment with internal customers as well as external customers or contacts on behalf of the Library.
  • May assist with staffing the Reception Desk; answers and directs incoming calls; responds to customer inquiries and provides customer service in person and via telephone.
  • Provides assistance with coordinating for area of assignment; prepare mailings; distributes materials for delivery to branches, schools, and outside agencies; updates and maintains statistics as assigned.
  • Assists in the maintenance of assigned library collections. Processes, labels, shelves, and locates materials; checks in/out and cleans materials. Reviews and evaluates materials for damage.
  • Conducts research; compiles and analyzes data, prepares reports, presentations, and other documents.
  • May create and/or maintain web pages for the staff and public websites.
  • Updates content, manages permissions, and performs routine maintenance of webpages and library applications. Provides basic instruction and troubleshooting.
  • Depending on area of assignment, may operate a delivery van and transports library materials throughout the community.
  • Provides recommendations regarding the purchase of materials and equipment as assigned.
  • May monitor and ensure office equipment is maintained in proper working conditions; prepares work orders.
  • Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
  • Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
  • Accurately communicates the Library's policies to members of the public in all job-related contacts.
  • Positively reflects Pierce County Library's mission, vision, and values to members of the public and to staff
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

     

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

Reports to Supervisor; no supervisory responsibility is exercised.

 

Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies

Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:

  • Customer Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communications
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Change and Learning
  • Positive Attitude
  • Professional Integrity
  • Diversity

     

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

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