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KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT POSITION OPEN Knox County Public Library System LIBRARY OFFICE ASSISTANT II -COMMUNICATIONS Lawson McGhee Library 1055-002 PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION: The purpose of this classification is to provide administrative support to the Communications Department. Duties include, but are not limited to: database administration and ordering for Imagination Library; parent correspondence; processing returned books and address changes; press clipping and archiving for all Library media; maintaining contact lists; managing and distributing collateral material inventories (brochures, newsletters, posters, incentives, bookmarks); compiling press and sponsor packages; attending events; and performing other duties as assigned by Library Communication/Cultural Administrator. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Administers database and book orders for Imagination Library including change of address for registrants. Compiles various statistical data including registration reports and demographic information for Imagination Library. Processes returned Imagination Library books and works with the post office to manage returned books. Attends and assists with board meetings and Imagination Library events. Maintains press clippings and digitizing media mentions of all Library activities. Compiles press and sponsor packages for all Library functions and events. Maintains master contact lists for all Communication Department functions. Manages and distributes collateral material across the Library system (brochures, posters, newsletters, etc.) Assists in staffing and set-up of displays and events for Library events-including some nights and weekends. Assists in general clerical duties for the Communication Department. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to and reports immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Department of Health. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in library operations and personal computer operations; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving library work, bibliographic materials, Dewey Decimal system, general clerical work, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines, tools and equipment, such as a computer, printer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, or telephone. Duties require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SALARY: $20,750.05 annually DEADLINE: Applications must be received in the office by July 29, 2009 (4:30 p.m.) If you need reasonable accommodations to complete an application or for an interview, please contact the Department of Human Resources. Some accommodations take several days to arrange. Please notify us early to make the arrangements. Non-discrimination: Knox County prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, and disability status. APPLY TO: Knox County Human Resources, Room 360, City/County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Knox County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.