Library Driver-Clerk

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Application Process: A properly completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and CA DMV printout must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the required DMV printout will result in disqualification.

Applications, Supplemental Questionnaire, and CA DMV printout will only be accepted on-line.

All Candidates must submit evidence from CA DMV showing a good driving record.

Please attach a copy of your CA DMV printout to your on-line application (under the Resume Tab).

Note: To upload your CA DMV printout, follow the instructions located on the Resume Tab of your application. The Resume Tab is located at the top of the screen after you have completed the supplemental questionnaire.

 

ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY

The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Additional services are provided through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services.

The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services.

The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services.

The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of a utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at: http://www.aclibrary.org/  

THE POSITION

Under supervision, to drive a library delivery van, perform related library clerical duties and to do related work as required. 

CURRENT VACANCIES

The current vacancy at Alameda County Library is full-time and expected to travel to multiple locations throughout Alameda County.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE  

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will encompass the following attributes and have demonstrated a successful track record in:

• Bringing a customer service based approach to their work.
• Accurately executing clerical tasks.
• Proactively organizing and planning their workload for efficiency.
• Ability to move library materials into and out of transportation vehicles and buildings.
• Ability to interact with individuals and groups in al levels of the organization.
• Ability to use proper safety techniques in regards to vehicle logistics, lifting and moving objects.

Either I

Experience:

The equivalent of six months full-time as a Library Page or equivalent or higher classification within Alameda County.

OR II

The equivalent of one year full-time experience in supply, inventory or clerical experience.

Operation of a commercial passenger motor vehicle or light duty van is desirable.

License:

All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license and a good driving record.

Special Requirement:

Ability to lift/move heavy packages, books, library materials, up to 75 pounds.

Ability to work under different job conditions.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Geography of Alameda County.
• General office methods and procedures and equipment operation.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Basic arithmetic.

Ability to:

• Drive safely and skillfully
• Make decisions.
• Problem solve.
• Adjust to changing work situations.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Effectively communicate orally.
• Communicate in writing.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Coordinate van repair and maintenance services.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

 

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN    

 We Reserve the Right to Make Changes to the Announced Recruitment & Selection Plan    

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

 

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

 

 

Sandy Kim, Human Resources Analyst

Human Resource Services, County of Alameda

Sandy.Kim@acgov.org

(510) 272-6470

www.acgov.org/hrs

 

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.