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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $27.70 - $34.59
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Placer County is a diverse and expansive region that covers over 1,400 square miles in Northern California. The county features a mix of residential and commercial areas, historical foothill towns such as Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, as well as the beautiful North Lake Tahoe basin. Known for its scenic landscapes and vibrant communities, Placer County offers excellent opportunities for living, working, and recreational activities. The county government is dedicated to serving its residents by providing a wide range of public services, including library services that enrich the community through access to information, technology, and educational programs.
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Job Requirements
- Three years of responsible library experience performing duties comparable to a Library Clerk - Journey with Placer County
- Or two years of responsible experience in a retail, customer service, or library setting including at least one year at a lead or supervisory level
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework
- May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position
- Proof of vehicle insurance and medical clearance may be required
- Must pass a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice
- Must pass a medical examination that may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation
- Must sign a constitutional oath
- Must submit proof of US citizenship or legal right to work in the US
- May be subject to background investigation including credit check, voice stress analysis, or polygraph
- Must work weekends and evening shifts as assigned
Job Qualifications
- Three years of responsible library experience performing duties comparable to a Library Clerk - Journey with Placer County
- OR Two years of responsible experience in a retail, customer service, or library setting including at least one year at a lead or supervisory level
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level coursework
- Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations
- Knowledge of general public library services, organization, and functions including technical library support areas
- Knowledge of methods of conducting storytelling for children
- Knowledge of library materials and general reference sources
- Knowledge of library classification, cataloging, and bibliographic terminology
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge of business arithmetic including percentages and decimals
- Knowledge of principles and techniques for working with groups to foster effective team interaction
- Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, and County staff
- Knowledge of English usage and spelling
- Knowledge of office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment including filing and computer systems
- Knowledge of principles and practices of work safety
- Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and coordinate clerical library staff and volunteers
- Ability to provide staff leadership and work direction
- Ability to train staff in work procedures
- Ability to solve problems related to library operations and procedures with direction from higher-level staff
- Ability to independently perform advanced circulation and customer service library work
- Ability to perform a variety of complex library work quickly and accurately including use of integrated library system and automation
- Ability to conduct storytelling activities when providing children's services program activities
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to work
- Ability to work tactfully and effectively with various cultural and ethnic groups
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to obtain information through interviews and work courteously with the public
- Ability to use integrated library systems, automated materials handling equipment, computer, internet, calculator, telephone, copier machine, and other library-related equipment and applications
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Job Duties
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of division, program, or public service unit goals and objectives
- Establish work schedules and implement policies and procedures
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of customer service staff
- Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities
- Recommend improvements and modifications
- Prepare various reports on operations and activities
- Open and close a library unit as assigned
- Train and oversee clerical staff and volunteers
- Conduct routine to complex circulation activities including checking library materials in and out, registering and issuing cards, calculating and collecting fines and fees
- Explain County library circulation policies and procedures
- Assist customers with research and computer-related questions including email, Wi-Fi, websites
- Perform basic troubleshooting on various devices and e-readers
- Represent the department to outside groups and organizations
- Compute, collect, receive, and record monies collected for overdue, lost, or damaged materials
- Assist customers in using library services, resources, and technology
- Direct customers in locating library materials
- Recommend new materials
- Maintain collection including weeding shelves of outdated materials
- Maintain and compile statistics on library activities, programming, and materials as directed
- Receive library materials donations in accordance with Collection Development Policy
- Perform general clerical duties as necessary and operate library-related office equipment
- Keep library neat and clean
- Set up and maintain displays
- Assist with or conduct special activities such as reference duties, story hours, summer reading programs, classroom visits, instructional tours, and outreach
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using good customer service principles
- Perform related duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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