Library Assistant, County of Solano, Fairfield, CA

The County of Solano announces an employment opportunity for LIBRARY ASSISTANT

SALARY: $29,358- $36,044

LAST DATE TO APPLY: June 12, 2006
Posting Req: 001267

THE POSITION: Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and specialized clerical tasks in support of library operations; performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. One (1) Year of full-time work experience in a variety of library activities that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities. Such as those listed below in typical duties.
3. A BASIC Word Processing certificate with a score of 70% or higher.
4. A Keyboarding (typing) certificate with a net score of 40 WPM.

THESE TWO CERTIFICATES MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Failure to submit the required certificates will result in immediate disqualification from further consideration in the recruitment process. Each certificate cannot be more than twelve (12) months old at the time of application, must be from an accredited school or other agency and include testing agency name, date tested and examiner's signature.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
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.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Charges and discharges books and other library materials; registers and re-registers patrons for library cards; prepares collection agency notices; may receive and dispatch shipments of books; may assess and make repairs to library materials.
2. Collects and records fines and fees; balances cash drawer; prepares deposits.
3. Explains use of the library facilities and available services such as use of automated checkout machine; explains and interprets library policies and procedures.
4. Verifies, updates and enters library information into a computer; may assist with inventory, typing and filing in order to process order lists and other materials; investigates location of library items by following the claim return procedure; maintains circulation statistics and other library information; shelves books as needed.
5. May update vendor information; files invoices; orders materials from vendors; verifies orders once received; enters all vendor order and invoice information into database.
6. May assists with displays and exhibits; may coordinate branch supply order; may assist in training of new clerical personnel; may operate data processing and office equipment; may assist with equipment and computer maintenance.
7. May perform clerical tasks such as opening and sorting mail, answering phones, etc.

SELECTION PROCESS: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best 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 application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination. Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

TO APPLY: Please visit the County of Solano website, www.solanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement are due within five day from the final filing date. 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. EOE/AA

Please note: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT,
675 TEXAS STREET, SUITE 1800,
FAIRFIELD, CA 94533
24-Hour JobLine (707) 784-6174 or 1-888-321-6174
www.solanocounty.com