Fort Bend County is hiring : Law Librarian-Law Library-Justice Center in Richmond

MediabistroRichmond, TX, United States

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Overview

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

Responsibilities

Supervise library staff including interviews, hiring, training, creating expectations and duties, and completing performance evaluations
Provide legal reference assistance to judicial staff, county staff, attorneys and the public to locate and obtain legal research materials
Prepare and present annual budget to Law Library Committee; Recommends purchases to committee; Monitor administration of the budget, purchases, payment of invoices and collection of monies
Develop and maintain the Law Library collection including print and electronic formats focusing on specialized law materials and databases; Monitor collection for accuracy of materials and provide current materials
Design, edit and produce monthly newsletter; recommend policy and procedures to the Law Library Committee; maintain internal policy and procedure manual
Attend and participate in Fort Bend County Library Department Head meetings
Work as scheduled at the reference desk in a Fort Bend County Library adult services department
Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Minimum Job Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school; knowledge of current library practices and technologies, legal and general databases, reference interview techniques. Experience in the legal profession may be considered in lieu of a master's degree

3 years job related experience. Legal background and recent public library experience preferred

Excellent working knowledge of Westlaw and other databases; good computer skills including ability to create and work with Excel spreadsheets; good verbal / written communication; excellent mathematical skills and ability to work with budgets; supervisory and organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials; ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner

Must have valid driver’s license and proof of Texas Liability Insurance Requirements met

SALARY : $32.26-MIN-$48.39-MAX

CLOSING : UPON FILLING POSITION

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov / comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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County County Is Hiring • Richmond, TX, United States