Library Assistant

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE !

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team

in the role of Library Assistant I/II.

The City of Roseville Parks Recreation & Libraries department is seeking a dedicated, friendly, creative and organized Library Assistant. This position includes, but is not limited to, leading library storytimes, participating in community outreach including the mobile library, and assisting with programming. They work closely with other department leaders to enhance lives and the community by providing exceptional experiences. If this sounds like you, apply now to join a great Libraries team with great atmosphere.
The current opening is a regular, benefitted, and full-time position but the list may be utilized to fill future regular, temporary, or limited-term vacancies in the City for the duration of the list.

What the City of Roseville Offers:

• $18.13 - $28.06 Hourly (dependent on experience)
• Up to $2,265 per month in health and welfare benefits
• Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays - Plus 45 hours of personal leave
• Opportunities to train and promote
• CalPERS
• A top-notch team and more!

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of responsible clerical tasks in support of library operations in circulation, technical and virtual library services.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Library Assistant I - This is the entry-level class in the Library Assistant series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. The Library Assistant I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Library Assistant II - This is the journey level class in the Library Assistant series and is distinguished from the I level by the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Library Assistant I

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory staff.

Library Assistant II

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory staff.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level library staff as appropriate.

Examples of Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

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Library Assistant I

Experience and Training

Experience :

No experience is required; responsible customer service experience in a customer service environment is desired.

AND

Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade, GED, or higher level degree; supplemental course work in library science, information science, office technology or a related field is desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date appointment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire, First Aid and CPR Certifications as issued by the American Red Cross.

Library Assistant II

In addition to requirements for the Library Assistant I:

Experience and Training

Experience :

Two years of experience performing duties similar to that of a Library Assistant I in the City of Roseville.

AND

Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade, GED, or higher level degree; supplemental course work in library science, information science, office technology or a related field is desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 6 months of date of hire, First Aid and CPR Certifications as issued by the American Red Cross.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only. Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Roseville

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