What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant II/III position at County of Tulare?
JOB
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Library. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Library located in possible assignments at any of the Library’s locations in Alpaugh, Earlimart, Lindsay, Pixley, Springville, Strathmore, Terra Bella, and Tipton. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide high quality customer service to the general public in person, online, and over the phone; perform work alone or with others depending on project or location; perform a wide variety of specialized and general clerical duties related to assigned functional area; perform library circulation duties including checking materials in and out and answering basic reference questions; collect fees, make change, use a cash register, and prepare deposits; perform data processing primarily to issue, receive, and process library cards; assist the public in the use of the library and library technology; provide information on Department policies and procedures as required; perform a variety of supportive office functions including receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence; perform data processing primarily to issue, receive, and process library cards; organize, handle, and distribute books, library materials, supplies, and other items; provide library services assisting patrons in the use of collections and resources in a branch or other location working alone or with others; maintain confidentiality of library patron information obtained in the course of work; perform routine office equipment, building maintenance, and safety checks; plan work and suggest changes in procedures to improve operations; provide functional or technical supervision and training to staff and volunteers; provide programs and presentations to children and adults; undertake and complete a variety of projects requiring independent judgment and initiative; proofread and process a variety of information; create written general correspondence, memos, and statistical reports; drive the library van or own vehicle to support services and book machines; substitute at branches both short and long term, at times with same day notice; perform related duties as assigned; operate a variety of office equipment and tools, including computers; in addition Level III Supervise functional or technical training for staff and volunteers; supervise, evaluate, and schedule staff and volunteers; coordinate group visits to the branch; plan, prepare, and provide programs and presentations to children and adults; undertake and complete a variety of projects requiring independent judgment and initiative; contact and maintain relationships with local community groups and schools; assist with interviews of job candidates; Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Tulare County Library. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Library located in possible assignments at any of the Library’s locations in Alpaugh, Earlimart, Lindsay, Pixley, Springville, Strathmore, Terra Bella, and Tipton. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide high quality customer service to the general public in person, online, and over the phone; perform work alone or with others depending on project or location; perform a wide variety of specialized and general clerical duties related to assigned functional area; perform library circulation duties including checking materials in and out and answering basic reference questions; collect fees, make change, use a cash register, and prepare deposits; perform data processing primarily to issue, receive, and process library cards; assist the public in the use of the library and library technology; provide information on Department policies and procedures as required; perform a variety of supportive office functions including receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence; perform data processing primarily to issue, receive, and process library cards; organize, handle, and distribute books, library materials, supplies, and other items; provide library services assisting patrons in the use of collections and resources in a branch or other location working alone or with others; maintain confidentiality of library patron information obtained in the course of work; perform routine office equipment, building maintenance, and safety checks; plan work and suggest changes in procedures to improve operations; provide functional or technical supervision and training to staff and volunteers; provide programs and presentations to children and adults; undertake and complete a variety of projects requiring independent judgment and initiative; proofread and process a variety of information; create written general correspondence, memos, and statistical reports; drive the library van or own vehicle to support services and book machines; substitute at branches both short and long term, at times with same day notice; perform related duties as assigned; operate a variety of office equipment and tools, including computers; in addition Level III Supervise functional or technical training for staff and volunteers; supervise, evaluate, and schedule staff and volunteers; coordinate group visits to the branch; plan, prepare, and provide programs and presentations to children and adults; undertake and complete a variety of projects requiring independent judgment and initiative; contact and maintain relationships with local community groups and schools; assist with interviews of job candidates; Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
