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Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2024 01:13 PM
Final Filing Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024
Exam #: P24/80C22/04JD
"PROMOTIONAL ONLY"
Library Assistant III
Monthly Salary Range: $3,904 - $5,330
Department Summary
Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) is a public library system whose mission is to bring ideas, inspiration, information, and enjoyment to the community.
Monterey County Free Libraries operates seventeen branch libraries, three bookmobiles, a library-by-mail program, deposit collections in local schools, and several special programs, including a literacy program which operates a literacy outreach vehicle focused on family literacy and kindergarten readiness.
Free library services are provided to all residents of Monterey County.
Additional or enhanced services are provided through funding from the Foundation for the Monterey County Free Libraries.
These enhanced services include adult literacy tutoring, after school homework assistance, enhanced library book and material purchasing, technology services for public use and public access to internet, and youth services program support for library staff training and for direct public service.
Position Summary This is the advanced journey level class in the Library Assistant series.
Employees in this class perform a full range of duties, possess technical or functional expertise, and perform specialized duties in a highly independent manner.
Incumbents in this class exercise direct supervision over subordinate paraprofessional and library support staff.
We currently have a vacancy in the Castroville Branch.
This is a Promotional Only recruitment open only to current regular Monterey County employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.
Examples of Duties Significant Duties: Supervises, trains, assigns and schedules tasks, oversees workflow, and evaluates the performance of subordinate paraprofessional and/or library support staff in the performance of paraprofessional library work; may supervise library volunteers, youth employment program participants, etc.
Assists the public in selection of library materials using the automated library catalog and other means; assists in the physical location of materials in the branch or in securing the materials through system hold or inter-library loan Explains library policies and services to the public Answers patrons' reference question referring difficult questions to other staff or to the system reference unit May function as branch manager or branch assistant manager Oversees and performs the sorting and shelving of materials and maintaining of proper order; assists in weeding the branch collection May oversee and perform copy cataloging or simple original cataloging of library materials, under direction of a librarian Conducts training for other staff on the operation of the automated library system and other computer products and systems May supervise the placing and places interlibrary loan requests and oversees the response or responds to those requests placed by other libraries Keeps library records and prepares simple reports and lists May supervise the materials holds and overdue materials notification process Oversees preparation of materials for mailing or shipping May operate library bookmobile or driver other library vehicles To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: Library Assistant III (Download PDF reader) THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Public libraries including general purpose, routines, procedures, and services Working Knowledge: Books and other library materials including basic reference sources Library technology and computer applications for libraries Some Knowledge of: General principles and practices of library science Standard supervisory theory and practice Quality customer service and the facilitation of that service Skill and ability to: Select, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate library paraprofessional and library support staff, and library volunteers and other non-funded library workers Carryout policies and operating procedures within County Library guidelines, and interpret those policies and procedures for other staff and volunteers, and for members of the public Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and promote and deliver quality public library service to customers Operate a personal computer with standard software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and to learn specialized library software systems such as Polaris Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Desirable Qualification Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish/English desired.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying.
An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Experience: Approximately two years’ experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Library Assistant II for the County Library Or Education: Completion of courses required for a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in library science, liberal arts, or related field or completion of courses required for an Associate’s degree with emphasis in library science, liberal arts or related field and completion of post-degree, college-level courses in library science.
Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
Successfully complete a background check including fingerprinting.
BENEFITS The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.
Please visit our website to view the Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet.
This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract.
The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.
S.
; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/montereycounty by Monday, April 22, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst Attn: Human Resources 168 W.
Alisal Street, 3rd Floor Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831) 759-6990 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made.
To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination.
The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.
A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered.
Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.
All required application materials will be competitively evaluated.
Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity.
Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6990 or datanj@co.
monterey.
ca.
us.
Monterey County Free Libraries operates seventeen branch libraries, three bookmobiles, a library-by-mail program, deposit collections in local schools, and several special programs, including a literacy program which operates a literacy outreach vehicle focused on family literacy and kindergarten readiness.
Free library services are provided to all residents of Monterey County.
Additional or enhanced services are provided through funding from the Foundation for the Monterey County Free Libraries.
These enhanced services include adult literacy tutoring, after school homework assistance, enhanced library book and material purchasing, technology services for public use and public access to internet, and youth services program support for library staff training and for direct public service.
Position Summary This is the advanced journey level class in the Library Assistant series.
Employees in this class perform a full range of duties, possess technical or functional expertise, and perform specialized duties in a highly independent manner.
Incumbents in this class exercise direct supervision over subordinate paraprofessional and library support staff.
We currently have a vacancy in the Castroville Branch.
This is a Promotional Only recruitment open only to current regular Monterey County employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.
Examples of Duties Significant Duties: Supervises, trains, assigns and schedules tasks, oversees workflow, and evaluates the performance of subordinate paraprofessional and/or library support staff in the performance of paraprofessional library work; may supervise library volunteers, youth employment program participants, etc.
Assists the public in selection of library materials using the automated library catalog and other means; assists in the physical location of materials in the branch or in securing the materials through system hold or inter-library loan Explains library policies and services to the public Answers patrons' reference question referring difficult questions to other staff or to the system reference unit May function as branch manager or branch assistant manager Oversees and performs the sorting and shelving of materials and maintaining of proper order; assists in weeding the branch collection May oversee and perform copy cataloging or simple original cataloging of library materials, under direction of a librarian Conducts training for other staff on the operation of the automated library system and other computer products and systems May supervise the placing and places interlibrary loan requests and oversees the response or responds to those requests placed by other libraries Keeps library records and prepares simple reports and lists May supervise the materials holds and overdue materials notification process Oversees preparation of materials for mailing or shipping May operate library bookmobile or driver other library vehicles To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: Library Assistant III (Download PDF reader) THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Public libraries including general purpose, routines, procedures, and services Working Knowledge: Books and other library materials including basic reference sources Library technology and computer applications for libraries Some Knowledge of: General principles and practices of library science Standard supervisory theory and practice Quality customer service and the facilitation of that service Skill and ability to: Select, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate library paraprofessional and library support staff, and library volunteers and other non-funded library workers Carryout policies and operating procedures within County Library guidelines, and interpret those policies and procedures for other staff and volunteers, and for members of the public Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and promote and deliver quality public library service to customers Operate a personal computer with standard software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and to learn specialized library software systems such as Polaris Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Desirable Qualification Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish/English desired.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying.
An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Experience: Approximately two years’ experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Library Assistant II for the County Library Or Education: Completion of courses required for a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in library science, liberal arts, or related field or completion of courses required for an Associate’s degree with emphasis in library science, liberal arts or related field and completion of post-degree, college-level courses in library science.
Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
Successfully complete a background check including fingerprinting.
BENEFITS The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.
Please visit our website to view the Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet.
This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract.
The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.
S.
; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures Apply On-Line at https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/montereycounty by Monday, April 22, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst Attn: Human Resources 168 W.
Alisal Street, 3rd Floor Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: (831) 759-6990 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made.
To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination.
The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.
A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered.
Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.
All required application materials will be competitively evaluated.
Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity.
Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jennifer Datan, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6990 or datanj@co.
monterey.
ca.
us.
• Phone : (831) 759-6990
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