Library Assistant I (Part-Time) - Grass Valley Branch

Definition and Class Characteristics

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

Ready to be part of the library field? Consider working as a part-time Library Assistant I. This is an introductory classification where individuals will perform the more defined customer service and processing functions, and the higher-level tasks in a training capacity.

Vital duties include:

• Operate the library circulation desk; charge and discharge books, periodicals and other library materials; register new patrons, explain library rules and procedures and issue library cards

• Shelve books, periodicals, and other library materials

• Assist professional staff with designated library programs, displays, and community outreach/promotions

• Search for and locate books, reference and other materials within and outside the County's Library System upon patron requests; send books to other branch libraries

• Provide excellent customer service to customers & the general public

This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and have at least one year of clerical work experience which includes customer service activities. No college degree is required and if you have the knowledge of general functions of library service, that's a plus!

Compensation: Position includes salary adjustments based on merit within the classification of employment. On each salary anniversary date, until an employee reaches the maximum salary step for the employee's salary range, salary and shall be advanced to the next higher step of the employee's salary range unless the employee's service is not satisfactory.

The position is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package which is valued at 50% of your pay (meaning, consider the value of your benefits as half again what your pay is).

The benefits package includes:

• CalPERS retirement plan, a defined benefit plan,

• Medical-several choices of HMO and PPO plans

• Dental-a "best in the business" dental plan which offers a generous per-year maximum

• Vision-includes annual eye exams and a generous annual frame allowance

• Life Insurance-equal to $50,000 with an option to purchase additional, supplementary life insurance at group rates to you

• Flexible Spending Account-set aside, on a pre-tax basis, up to the IRS maximum for eligible health related expenses

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 critical 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 includes customer service activities.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.