Must become a Certified Passport Acceptance Agent by the U.S. Department of State and Notary of Texas within the first month of employment. Must have US citizenship and ability to obtain any required clearance. Must be able to re-certify as PAA and as a Notary. Must be insurable by agency insurance carrier. Must have valid Texas driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and have adequate transportation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work principally involves sitting, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology, and other office equipment. Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes and viewing a computer monitor.
Must effectively read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports, bulletins, etc.; must be able to comprehend and follow instructions. The job requires regular the operation, proficiency, and occasional troubleshooting of computers, general office equipment, and commonly used software. Information may often be urgent and/or confidential, posing the potential for stress and mental fatigue. The employee needs to recognize and respect the pressure under which other staff may be working. The employee also must exercise diplomacy and tact with staff and patrons.
The typical work environment for this job is in an office setting, interacting with a diverse group of people. The job requires the employee to be subjected to repetition, working with community partners, working alone, working away from the library, working around others, verbal contact with others, face-to-face contact, noise, inside and outside environments, mechanical equipment, and moving parts. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate but may occasionally get loud. Most of the work is performed indoors but some outdoor work may be expected.
This is a full-time position, requiring employee to work a 40-hour week. The job may require the employee to work a varied, flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends. Position schedule is subject to change at any time at the discretion of management.
The job requires some travel for staff meetings, training, conference activities, attendance at community and business events, and travel between locations.
Note: The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
