Library Aid (part-time), County of Solano, Fairfield, CA

The County of Solano announces an employment opportunity for LIBRARY AID (part-time)

SALARY: $12.20- $14.97 hrly

LAST DATE TO APPLY: June 12, 2006
Posting Req: 001266

THE POSITION: Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of clerical task in support of library operations; performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. Three (3) months of 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 at the circulation desk using automated technology; computes, receives and records fines; registers and re-registers patrons for library cards; prepares collection agency notices; receives and dispatches shipment of books; makes repairs to library materials, including minor repairs to audiovisual and books.
2. Verifies, updates and enters library information into a computer; may assist with inventory, typing and filing in order to process order lists and other library materials; investigates location of library items (claims return procedure); shelves books as needed.
3. Explains use of library facilities and available services such as use of automated checkout machine; learns to explain and interpret library policy and procedures.
4. Sets up circulation and check-out desks; sorts and distributes items in daily delivery; checks-in hold items from daily delivery and shelves; answers telephone renewal line when needed.
5. May open safe; may balance cash drawer and prepare bank deposits.
6. Assists with displays and exhibits; may train and instruct volunteers.

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