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Job Description
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
The County of Colusa Library Department is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Assistant to become a valuable part of our team. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about connecting people with knowledge and committed to providing excellent customer service. If you are excited about contributing to our mission of serving the community, we encourage you to apply! To learn more about this position, please click on the job description HERE .
This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
*Spanish preferred but not required.
What's this Job All About?
The role of the Northside Branch Library Assistant is to assist the County Librarian in the general operations of the Princeton and Maxwell branch libraries, with some coverage at the main branch in Colusa. This includes checking materials in and out for patrons, shelving materials, providing excellent customer support, and assisting with programming at those branches. Excellent customer service is essential, as this position will spend most of its time on the main floor of the branches serving patrons, advocating for their needs, and generally operating the library for public use. The library assistant will need to efficiently manage multiple tasks, follow library procedures, and be dependable.
How do we make a difference? The library uses partnerships with other institutions to connect patrons with services and help; engages and supports community development; and works to alleviate illiteracy in Colusa County. These services are intended to improve the quality of life for current and future generations. The library preserves and shares local history; provides a plethora of educational, cultural and recreational programs for all ages that support literacy, family and community strengthening, and a general enjoyment of reading. As a safe “third space” the library is a dynamic, socially responsive community hub that serves as a nexus of diversity and a lifeline for the most vulnerable among us. The library’s literacy program services to assist adult learners to improve their reading levels, school readiness, employment opportunities and reading enjoyment.
Culture is at Our Core
The Colusa County Library's seven-branch network is on a mission: to ensure everyone has an equal shot at accessing a treasure trove of resources and services in all shapes and forms. We're talking about the tools you need for education, the knowledge you seek for personal growth, and even the fuel for your recreational adventures.
Our libraries are more than just buildings; they're vibrant hubs of knowledge, where the excitement of books mingles with a wealth of information, engaging educational programs, and so much more. If you join our team, you'll be in for a rollercoaster of experiences every day. Picture this: a dynamic work environment, a front-row seat to community engagement, and the opportunity to serve the public in a setting that's as enjoyable as it is fulfilling. Welcome to the library - where every day is an adventure!
Do our values speak to you?- Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Create FUN and a Little Weirdness
- Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
- Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble and Kind
What are the benefits?- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Library Assistant I - Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.
May provide technical supervision to part-time clerical staff.
Qualifications
Library Assistant I
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six (6) months of experience in libraries, teaching, bookstores, or related clerical work involving working directly with the public.
Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Additional training in secretarial science or library science is highly desirable.
License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
Supplemental Information
The successful applicant can anticipate a starting salary ranging from $16.73 to $17.58 per hour.
The entire salary range consists of 15 steps ranging from $16.73 to $26.17 per hour. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2024 Benefit Summary
Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Colusa
Show moreThe County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide.
County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units.
Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing
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