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Library Assistant (Supervising)
Recruitment #15-745020-02
| Approximate Salary | $48,735.97 - $59,834.29/year |
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| Opening Date | 11/13/2015 08:00:00 AM |
| Final Filing Date | 12/4/2015 5:00:00 PM |
| Contact Information | Joy Cadiz (707) 784-3405 |
| Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
Introduction
"Unlock the Doors to Your Mind"
Solano County Library is a progressive and innovative library with secure funding and widespread support from the community. The Solano County Library is guided in its mission to enrich the lives of the people in the County by a Strategic Plan, which is community focused, staff inspired, and outreach oriented. The Library serves the community with eight branches and virtual services in five of the seven cities in Solano County with a staff of 108 FTE. The community showed its strong support by the passage of a dedicated sales tax measure in 1998 and an 80% yes vote in the June 2012 election continued the sales tax measure until 2030.
The Position
The Library Assistant (Supervising) is responsible for providing first-line supervision over clerical and technical level library work primarily in circulation and computer center services. The incumbent will have overall responsibility for planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the work of library support staff. Successful performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.
The current vacancy exists in the Library for a full-time regular position.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited term, or extra help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience: Three (3) years of clerical and technical library experience providing direct customer service including one (1) year of lead or Senior Library Assistant experience.
One (1) year of experience may be substituted with an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with major coursework in library science.
To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15876
BENEFITS
n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.
n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.
n Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.
n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, and 30 years.
To view the benefits for this position, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16515
Selection Process
12/04/15 - Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How to Apply
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website:http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.
Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Document Submittal Requirements
Applicants substituting one (1) year of experience with an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college with major coursework in library science must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts (if required) by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person, by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email at recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Library Assistant - Supervising) and the recruitment number (15-745020-01). If emailing please include the recruitment name and number in the subject line.
Supplemental Questionnaire
This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.
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1.
Below best describes my education: |
| I have a conferred Associate's Degree or higher in library science |
| I have a conferred Associate's Degree or higher in a field of study other than library science |
| I do not have a conferred Associate's Degree or higher |
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2.
Below best describes how I meet the experience requirement: |
| I have less than three (3) years of clerical and technical library experience providing direct customer service |
| I have three (3) or more years of clerical and technical library experience providing direct customer service |
| I have three (3) or more years of clerical and technical library experience providing direct customer service AND a conferred Associate's Degree (or higher) in library science |
| I have two (2) or more years of clerical and technical library experience providing direct customer service AND am substituting 1 year of experience with a conferred Associate's Degree (or higher) in library science |
| I do not have any clerical and technical library experience providing direct customer service |
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3.
Below best describes my lead or Senior Library Assistant experience: |
| I have less than one (1) year of lead experience |
| I have one (1) or more year(s) of lead experience |
| I have less than one (1) year of Senior Library Assistant experience |
| I have one (1) or more year(s) of Senior Library Assistant experience |
| I do not have any lead or Senior Library Assistant experience |
Special Requirements
Supplemental Information
Willingness to work evenings, Saturdays and Sundays at any library branch or division, as assigned.
Veterans Preference Points
To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans With Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Solano County
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Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.
Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.
With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.
County Population (January 2012): 413,786
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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