The current vacancy is with the Tulare County Library supporting the Visalia and Pixley locations. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies within the library system. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Library branches location in Visalia and Pixley.This position is responsible to perform a wide variety of technical and professional library work and to assist with the training of library staff.
Typical Duties
To provide high quality, effective and positive customer service; may be assigned to supervise a specialized service, department, or branch; supervise the work of support staff and volunteers; perform reference work and provide reader advisory service; assist with the creation and management of electronic resources and tools; prepare brochures, bookmarks, and other promotional and publicity items; prepare reports and correspondence; promote use of the library through community meetings and the media; give demonstrations and conduct Storytime for children; attend and participate in workshops, seminars, conferences and training programs; review library collection to determine whether repair, replacements or additions are needed; catalog and classify library materials; assign materials to branch libraries to meet community needs and interest; assist in planning and preparing exhibits, displays and bulletin boards; assist with hiring, training and evaluating employees; operate computers and other types of automated equipment; perform related duties as assigned.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education/Experience: Completion of two (2) years of college with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Level II requires an additional three (3) years of experience equivalent to Level I.
Knowledge of: Library materials available for adults and children; basic math; bibliographic reference tools and procedures; general clerical procedures and tools; basic classification systems such as Dewey Decimal System; automated library tools; internet and internet tools.
Skill/Ability to: Write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, correspondence, and memos; accurately and legibly copy information from a written source; communicate verbally with people of various ages, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use a personal computer; learn new computer software; learn to use internet tools; set priorities, organize work, and adjust to changes in workload; establish effective working relationships with other employees; conduct research, collect and analyze information; follow and give oral and written instructions; plan, prepare and present material orally to groups; read, interpret and apply reference and professional information; use patience, tact and courtesy with the public to gain confidence and cooperation; observe community interests and library needs; retain and recall information; explain and interpret technical terms. In addition, Level II will implement new policies and procedures; identify technical library problems and recommend alternatives; run a program independent of daily supervision. Both levels should demonstrate a willingness to continue their education and receive a master’s degree in library science.
DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Experience: One (1) year or more experience in a library branch overseeing programs, services, and outreach; working with schools and other organizations.
Knowledge of: Public library organization, procedures, and policies; effective and positive customer service techniques and practices; operations of a branch library or children’s services; employee supervision, training, and evaluation methods; specialized services to provide library services and programs to adults, youth, the disabled, seniors, and other specific populations.
Skill/Ability to: Speak, read, write and translate Spanish; work with the media; use community resources effectively to meet needs of library patrons; work with outside agencies in coordinating and implementing special services; supervise, train and evaluate staff and volunteers.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment: - Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
- Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
- An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
- Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 3 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP)
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Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday
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Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company
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Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change. Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
