Library Assistant

The Position

The current vacancy is at the Willits Branch; however, the successful candidate will be required to provide occasional coverage for the Laytonville Branch Library.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .

Under supervision, performs work of routine difficulty. Examples of the work include: assisting patrons; checking library materials in and out; shelving books and maintaining materials; and general clerical duties.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate area; provide information on library services and functions and respond to various inquiries.
• Check library materials in and out; may answer routine reference questions, referring non-routine reference questions to Librarian; maintain library materials by assuring the proper shelving/placement; reserve books for patrons; and notify patrons regarding availability of requested materials and materials that are overdue.
• Prepare routine and non-routine reports as requested; receives, sorts, and summarizes material for the preparation of reports; prepares work reports.
• Maintain files; compile and complete data for administrative and public reports, bulletins, questions on material assembled; photocopy reports, charts, memos, and other various documents; disseminate a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, email or fax.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; and, one year of experience performing general office duties that included public contact; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:
None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public relations and responsive customer service.
• Basic library methods, materials and practices, basic reference materials and information sources.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Record keeping, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Electronically based information systems related to library operations and services.
• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• General office procedures, policies and practices, and basic computer and other general office equipment.

Skill in:

• Communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Typing from rough draft or printed text using a word processor or typewriter.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Using a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to provide assistance to the public.
• Ability to provide effective service and communicate with patrons and staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to draft and type correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; and speak and hear. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request .

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Mendocino

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