Library Assistant (Senior)

This is a Departmental Promotional Recruitment for employees currently working in the Solano County Library in a regular full time or part time position.

Under direction, performs a variety of specialized technical library work and/or provides lead worker guidance in the support of library operations; performs related duties as required.

The eligible list established will be used to fill all Library Assistant - Senior vacancies in the Library.

1. Leads the work of assigned staff; assigns, monitors and reviews the work of others for completeness, accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures; provides expertise in the resolution of problems; trains new employees in department program policies and procedures related to assigned function; participates in the evaluation process by monitoring and reporting on work performance. 
2. Assists patrons in choosing and locating popular reading, informational and other library materials; answers reference questions and provides reader’s advisory services within the limits of available resources and refers others to a Librarian or to the proper source; explains use of the library facilities and available services; explains and interprets library policies and procedures; assists in making recommendations for materials selection. 
3. Processes book requests from County library branches, libraries within the North Bay Cooperative Library System, and other libraries within the state; verifies/updates and enters library information into manual and automated information systems; processes materials including receipt of periodicals; prepares correspondence and reports related to library services. 
4. Assists patrons in the law library with legal research, use of legal materials and software, and with rules and procedures of the law library. 
5. Assists professional staff in program planning for children’s services activities; plans and conducts preschool story hours; assists with preschool and primary grade visits at the library. 
6. Collects and records fines and fees; balances cash drawer; prepares deposits. 
7. Provides lead worker guidance to clerical workers and departmental aides within assigned area; prepares weekly work schedules; resolves problems with customers, vendors and procedures; schedules meeting rooms for public use. 
8. Gathers statistics for monthly reports; collects data and collates sampling period statistics; troubleshoots problems with equipment; processes government documents.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of full-time work experience in a library that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.

Any applicant, who indicates that they have a college degree or have taken any college units, must provide proof, even though the position may not require a degree or college units.

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 results must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR SOLANO COUNTY LIBRARY EMPLOYEES ONLY. Applications are currently being accepted until 5:00 p.m. PST on the final filing date. You will be notified of your status for the recruitment within 2 weeks from the final filing date. We do not anticipate opening this recruitment to the public. Reminder: All additional application materials are requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) days from the final filing date.

05/17/2011 Qualifications Review
05/20/2011 Establish List
05/20/2011 Projected Cert Date

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized.  Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service.  Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS – Regular full time employees receive twelve paid holidays per year, and accrue vacation at the rate of ten days per year.  After three years of continuous service employees accrue vacation time at the rate of fifteen days per year and at the rate of twenty days per year after ten years. Senior and Executive management positions start earning vacation at a higher rate.

SICK LEAVE – Regular full time employees accumulate twelve sick leave days per year.

RETIREMENT - The county is a member of the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), and benefits are coordinated with Social Security.  The County has reciprocity with all State PERS and County 1937 Act Retirement Systems agencies.  PERS retirement for miscellaneous employees is based on a formula of 2.7% @55 with both employee and employer contributing.  PERS safety retirement is based on a formula of 3.0% @ 50 or 2.0% @ 50 depending on the job classification.  The County reports the employer’s contribution to PERS as salary, thereby increasing employees pay upon retirement. 

HEALTH BENEFITS - Employees and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance with 100% of the cost paid by the County of Solano.  The County also participates in a cafeteria medical plan administered by PERS HealthCare (eligibility is dependent upon job classification). 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - An Employee Assistance Program is also available.

OTHER BENEFITS – Employees also may elect to participate in a deferred compensation and the credit union.  All County employees are eligible to purchase auto and/or home owners, renter insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance.  This is a group policy and therefore receive substantial savings on premiums.  Life insurance is also available for employees only.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date. Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

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: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, that is, someone who is able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at 707.784.4194, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days from the final filing date of the recruitment.  A staff member will contact you and advise you how to proceed.

IMPORTANT: If you are a Solano County employee with a disabling condition, and are unable to perform the essential functions of your present position with or without reasonable accommodation, you may be eligible for preferential certification to an alternative position.  Please immediately notify the ADA Coordinator @ 707.784.4194 to initiate review of this option.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT – Depending on the applicant’s job class, prospective employees may be required to undergo a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment, all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California and may be fingerprinted.  Candidates will also be required to offer proof that they are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.

EXAMINATION APPEALS - For Civil Service positions, candidates selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five (5) calendar days of the receipt of the action.  In the appeal, candidates should indicate the action being appealed, the specific basis for the appeal, and the relief sought.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - All new positions are required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of 6 to 12 months, depending upon the position.  

DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

EXTRA-HELP – An employee appointed to an extra-help position must meet all the requirements of the corresponding regular position.  An extra-help employee is a person who is employed for the purpose of relieving or augmenting regular staff in the accomplishment of work.  Extra-help employees cannot work more than 999 hours in the fiscal year.  Extra-help employees are excluded from civil service and shall not have rights to regular or continued employment.

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.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"