Library Assistant II - Grass Valley Branch

Definition and Class Characteristics

Interviews for selected candidates will be held July 11th and 12th

Interested in growing your career in the public libraries? Consider working as a Library Assistant II at the Grass Valley Library Branch.

Individuals will perform the full range of assigned duties in an independent manner, and receive only occasional instruction. In addition to the expertise and skills of Library Assistant I, individuals will maintain a variety of manual and computerized record-keeping systems. Other vital skills include knowledge of:

• Standard and accepted library terminology and practices
• Standard and accepted library materials and equipment
• Administrative/operational procedures and practices of the County's Library System operations and procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite

At the Nevada County Library, we actively work to ensure that our staff members can say:

• I love working for the library. This is the place I want to be for so many reasons.
• We work well as a team, throughout the Library system and the County
• I know I have room to learn and grow professionally.
• I feel empowered in my position.
• The communication in this organization is constructive, respectful, and timely.
• Innovation is actively encouraged.
• I feel pride in the work I do.
• I know the work we do has a positive impact on Nevada County and makes our community a better place.

This position will be primarily located at the Grass Valley Library and is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• CalPERS retirement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• FSA

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and clear communication, sets us up to be a successful organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming that reflects the our patrons' interests.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Education and Experience Required

Education and Experience Required
Library Assistant I:
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and at least one year of clerical work experience which include customer service activities.

Library Assistant II:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and at least one year of progressively responsible experience performing duties equivalent to a Library Assistant I in Nevada County OR an Associate of Art or Associate of Science degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 7/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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