What are the responsibilities and job description for the County of San Diego, CA is hiring: Library Technician IV-24402111 in San Diego position at County of San Diego, CA?
Salary : $59,737.60 - $73,444.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type : Regular - Full time
Job Number : 24402111
Department : Library, County
Division : Library Branch Oper
Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
- Excellent Career Opportunity
County of San Diego!
Library Technician IV
Interviews will take place starting the week of February 10, 2025.
Employees in this job classification assigned to a Rural Library location may be eligible for a 5% premium.
An Employee's Principal Work Location must be one of the following to be eligible :
Alpine, Borrego Springs, Campo, Crest, Descanso, Fallbrook, Fletcher Hills, Jacumba, Julian, Lincoln Acres, Pine Valley, Potrero, Ramona, or Valley Center.
We celebrate our communities and dedicate our passion and expertise to help you create your own story."
San Diego County Library (SDCL) is among the top 10 national and international public library providers of eBooks. With 33 branches, two bookmobiles, five kiosks, countless special events, and a team of enthusiastic and creative staff, SDCL offers San Diego County residents a physical and virtual hub of education, entertainment, and culture.
Every year, five million customers take advantage of SDCL's 30,000 programs and services, checking out more than 11 million items, including books, CDs, DVDs, and more. SDCL is committed to helping the community thrive and grow.
Did you know....
We promote learning, exploration, and discovery for fulfillment and personal growth - we offer various programs for children and adults...
We champion civic engagement and support individuals in shaping the future of their communities - every library branch becomes a polling location and / or a mail ballot drop-off location...
We encourage reading in every way : to develop skills, nurture hope, and motivate a love of reading - 33 branches, 2 bookmobiles, 5 kiosks...
We design opportunities to experience and enjoy culture and the arts as a creator and participant - community feedback and partnerships develop programming that reflects the diverse cultures that we serve.
Click here for more information and a direct link to the San Diego County Library website.
As a Library Technician IV, you are involved in training staff and act as a resource person for branches in a designated region or unit and / or directly supervise paraprofessional work of a highly technical or complex nature.
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HIRING TIMELINE & DATES
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Five (5) years of full-time recent library work experience, three (3) years of which must have included primary supervisory and management work experience or progressively responsible work in a specialized field of library services in a library system comparable to the County of San Diego.
Note : A Library Technology certificate or an associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Library Science is desirable.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and / or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION
Qualified candidates will be placed on a six(6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of : a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include : integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Please answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume," or "See Application" as these are not valid answers.Note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
Do you have five (5) years of full-time recent library work experience?
Do you have three (3) years of primary supervisory and management work experience, or progressively responsible work experience in a specialized field of library services, in a library system comparable to the County of San Diego?
Do you possess a Library Technology certificate or degree in Library Science? If yes, a copy of your degree, and / or complete transcripts must be attached for the degree to be considered .
Supervisory Experience What is the largest number of staff members you have recently supervised in the library system? Please include paraprofessional employees, student workers, intermittent workers, and volunteers.
If you indicated having supervisory experience in Question #5, please check the box or boxes that pertains to your recent experience.
If you indicated having experience in the supervisory areas listed on Question #6, please describe your experience and include the following information in your response below : 1) Employer name 2) Job title 3) Dates of employment 4) Duties performed 5) Number of staff supervisedIf you do not have this experience, please write "N / A."
Collaboration Experience Do you have recent experience and / or involvement with any of the following groups?
If you have collaboration experience and / or involvement with the groups listed on Question #8, please describe your experience and include the following information in your response below : 1) Employer name2) Job title3) Dates of employment4) Duties performedIf you do not have this experience, please write "N / A."
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Salary : $59,738 - $73,445
