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Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis. The selection process may include a physical activity exam and interview and can begin as soon as vacancies occur. Please note that applicants will be contacted to participate in the selection process on a first come, first serve basis. Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

POSITION

The Daly City Public Library is hiring a Recreator IV to assist with planning and conducting library programs for youth of all ages.

Applicants should be passionate about engaging with children, families and teens in the library as well as out in the community at outreach events. Position requires comfort with reading and singing in front of groups, introducing the library to people out in the community, resolving library patron concerns, handling multiple tasks at once, and managing small crowds.

Experience coaching, tutoring, or other volunteer or employment experience demonstrating interest in working with youth is preferred. Experience in arts, crafts, music, early childhood education, and/or science education is also beneficial.

Availability to work Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons required.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, a Recreator IV demonstrates trained skill which may be specialized by independently performing assigned tasks which serve the public use of municipal recreation facilities and other duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Specific assignments, including but not limited to coordinating aquatics programs or supervising specific recreational programs. May open and close facilities following established guidelines, set up equipment needed for facility programs, perform routine maintenance and clean up for assigned facilities, and collect fees for facility use. Maintain order and discipline in assigned facilities and programs by enforcing City and Departmental policies. May facilitate and/or supervise in assigned program areas and may supervise other part-time staff, volunteers, or court workers as assigned. Maintain accurate records and reports. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:  General facility operations, intermediate lesson instruction techniques for assigned area, and safety practices for assigned programs.

Ability to: Follow written and oral instructions, meet and communicate effectively with members of the public, carry out assignments requiring average physical strength such as setting up tables and chairs, learn and progress in this position, direct others, understand and enforce written and oral rules, regulations and policies, solve minor disciplinary problems, interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Experience: A minimum of 2,500 hours in two years working or volunteering with people in a customer service position.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Certification:  May be required to possess a valid training certification as required for the specific assigned program area.

FINAL FILING DATE:  We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, March 9, 2020.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Preventative Maintenance Technician I in the Environmental Utilities Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of skilled installation, maintenance, repair and service work on equipment used in water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Preventative Maintenance Technician series.  Positions in this class typically have apprentice level work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Preventative Maintenance Technician I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of multi-skilled duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor, and receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Preventative Maintenance Technician.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and service duties related to a variety of machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities, including wells, water storage tanks, lift/pump stations, distribution and collection pipelines; diagnose and troubleshoot problems associated with equipment and machinery
• Install, inspect, dismantle, repair, reassemble and calibrate machinery and equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, engines, compressors, and diesel generators, reciprocating gas engines, gear reducers, chemical feed and metering devices, instrumentation, process analyzers and dewatering equipment.
• Perform routine mechanical fabrication, welding and machine tool operations as needed to modify and repair water and/or wastewater treatment plant process equipment. 
• Install conduit, pull cables, terminate wires, modify circuits and update documentation to reflect system changes.
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair motor controls and automated switchgear, control systems, instrumentation, process analyzers, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)  applications and networks, radio frequency data communications equipment and other devices related to water and wastewater treatment processes and related facilities.
• Follow control of hazardous energy (COHE) procedures before engaging in work, especially in confined space areas; make notes regarding readings and findings of work.
• Assist in installation and construction of various projects; read and interpret blueprints and specifications and perform work accordingly; make rough sketches of work to be performed.
• Use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and record-keeping.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, valves and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Principles of electrical circuits, process control systems, instrumentation, chemical analyzers and standard terms of the mechanical and electrical trades.
• Principles and practices of complex maintenance and repair programs including preventative, condition based, investigative, reactive and reliability-centered maintenance, root cause analysis, and equipment criticality rating.
• Safe work practices for all aspects of job related functions.
• The techniques and work practices required to accomplish effective mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls maintenance programs in an industrial continuous process environment such as a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.

Ability to:

• Perform multi-skilled work related to the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules, policies and procedures.  Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when installing, repairing, and servicing equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Be on-call evenings or week-ends; work unusual/prolonged work schedules as required by workload and during emergencies or seasonally-caused circumstances.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Independently and safely perform skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic maintenance and repair work on industrial continuous process equipment and systems such as in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant including gauges, motors, pumps, valves, switch gear, instrumentation, process analyzers, programmed logic controllers, SCADA systems, and low voltage (< 600V) electrical circuits and distribution systems.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing multi-skilled maintenance and repair work similar to that of a Preventative Maintenance Technician I with the City of Roseville.  Apprentice level experience in both mechanical and electrical trades is required. Journey level experience in both mechanical and electrical trades is preferred.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, supplemented by the equivalent of half the course work to obtain an Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or similar multi-skilled degree. Course work towards a vocational degree from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical, electronic, communications, networking, instrumentation and controls trades or a related field may be considered for equivalency.  Journey level experience in both trades may be substituted for the degree or certificate.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to questions 2-3, the applicant’s experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. How many years of working experience do you have performing electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 6+ Years

3. How many years of working experience do you have performing mechanical maintenance and repair?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 Years
• 3-4 Years
• 4-5 Years
• 5-6 Years
• 6+ Years

4. Please list your completed education from an accredited college or university. List the degree, major and institution

5. Please describe the most difficult mechanical or electrical problem you have solved, how you contributed, and what the outcome was.

6. Please explain the steps you would take when troubleshooting an excessive temperature of the main bearing on a dewatering centrifuge.

7. Please explain the steps you would take when troubleshooting a submersible pump that will not start.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

FINAL FILING DATE:  We are accepting applications until closing at 5 pm, March 9, 2020.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.

THE POSITION

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the Regular and Full-time position of Preventative Maintenance Technician I in the Environmental Utilities Department.  The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 –5 pm; a flex schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

THE CITY

The City of Roseville (COR) incorporates the following Core Competencies as part of the City’s culture:

• Focus on people: Develop and deliver service-oriented solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
• Build trust: Ensure honesty and integrity to gain confidence and support of others.
• Ensure accountability: Take responsibility for the outcomes of one’s own work and foster a sense of ownership in others.
• Communicate effectively: Deliver clear, concise messages and actively listen to ideas and questions.
• Collaborate inclusively:  Build effective working partnerships, alliances, and teams.
• Make quality decisions: Make sound, timely decisions and recommendations.
• Be adaptable/agile: Change approach or methods to best fit the situation and effectively balance competing priorities.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of skilled installation, maintenance, repair and service work on equipment used in water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection systems and related facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level class in the Preventative Maintenance Technician series.  Positions in this class typically have apprentice level work experience and work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.  The Preventative Maintenance Technician I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of multi-skilled duties assigned to the II level.  Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor, and receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Preventative Maintenance Technician.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform maintenance, repair, and service duties related to a variety of machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities, including wells, water storage tanks, lift/pump stations, distribution and collection pipelines; diagnose and troubleshoot problems associated with equipment and machinery
• Install, inspect, dismantle, repair, reassemble and calibrate machinery and equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, engines, compressors, and diesel generators, reciprocating gas engines, gear reducers, chemical feed and metering devices, instrumentation, process analyzers and dewatering equipment.
• Perform routine mechanical fabrication, welding and machine tool operations as needed to modify and repair water and/or wastewater treatment plant process equipment. 
• Install conduit, pull cables, terminate wires, modify circuits and update documentation to reflect system changes.
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair motor controls and automated switchgear, control systems, instrumentation, process analyzers, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)  applications and networks, radio frequency data communications equipment and other devices related to water and wastewater treatment processes and related facilities.
• Follow control of hazardous energy (COHE) procedures before engaging in work, especially in confined space areas; make notes regarding readings and findings of work.
• Assist in installation and construction of various projects; read and interpret blueprints and specifications and perform work accordingly; make rough sketches of work to be performed.
• Use a computer to enter and retrieve information related to work assignments and record-keeping.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, valves and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Principles of electrical circuits, process control systems, instrumentation, chemical analyzers and standard terms of the mechanical and electrical trades.
• Principles and practices of complex maintenance and repair programs including preventative, condition based, investigative, reactive and reliability-centered maintenance, root cause analysis, and equipment criticality rating.
• Safe work practices for all aspects of job related functions.

Ability to:

• Perform multi-skilled work related to the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand operations, and observe safety rules, policies and procedures.  Intermittently analyze problem equipment; identify and locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember equipment location; and explain jobs to others.
• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when installing, repairing, and servicing equipment; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Be on-call evenings or week-ends; work unusual/prolonged work schedules as required by workload and during emergencies or seasonally-caused circumstances.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience:

One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of water treatment, wastewater treatment, or related industrial facility equipment is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, supplemented by the equivalent of half the course work to obtain an Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or similar multi-skilled degree. Course work towards a vocational degree from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical, electronic, communications, networking, instrumentation and controls trades or a related field may be considered for equivalency. 

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. Your responses to question 3-5, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula.  Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information.  This experience must also be described in the “Work Experience" section of this application.  Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored.  I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work?  If so, please list below which ones.
3. How many years of experience do you have performing maintenance and repair of water treatment, wastewater treatment or related industrial facility equipment?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4+ years

4. Please describe your experience performing maintenance and repair of water treatment, wastewater treatment or related industrial facility equipment, if any.
5. Do you possess a Vocational, Associate, Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in any of the following fields of study: mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronics, communications, networking or instrumentation and controls trade? If yes, please list the degree(s) obtained, area of study and institution.  If you have not completed your degree, please list any completed college coursework related to mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronics, communications, networking or instrumentation and controls trade.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination.  The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List.  Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.  Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

CHIEF EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

$5,128 - $6,234/mo. + excellent benefits

DEFINITION: Under general supervision from the Public Works Manager, leads skilled and semi-skilled mechanics in the most difficult and complex vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair work; and personally makes the most complex mechanical repairs to automotive, diesel, and other power driven equipment. The incumbent exercises functional and technical supervision over lower level, equipment maintenance staff.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing automotive and equipment maintenance and repair duties. EDUCATION: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel powered equipment. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:  Possession of a valid California Class “A” Driver’s License w/Tanker Endorsement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Lead, train, and assist journey level and semi-skilled mechanics; assign work to mechanics; assist the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in the day-to-day supervision activities.
• Inspect, diagnose, and locate mechanical difficulties on City automobiles, trucks, and a variety of diesel and gasoline powered maintenance and heavy construction equipment.
• Use welding equipment, drill presses, metal brakes, metal shears, lathes, grinders, and a large assortment of other power and hand tools and measurement instruments required for journey level fabrication work.
• Overhaul, repair, and adjust engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, pumps and valves, and heavy construction equipment hydraulic systems.
• Tune up engines, replacing electrical and electronic parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors.
• Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, or oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and related parts and equipment.
• Install, repair and replace two-way communication equipment in City-owned vehicles.
• Prepare and replace such components as generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
• Assist in the purchasing of equipment maintenance parts and materials.
• Maintain work, time, and material records.
• Ability to use a computer and knowledge of computerized maintenance management programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work. Incumbents work in all weather conditions, use cleaning and lubricating chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants, drive motorized vehicles, heavy equipment and work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions. The incumbent is also required to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair, and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment; operation and care of internal combustion engines, pump systems, hydraulic equipment; methods, materials, equipment and tools used in welding and fabrication work; operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of City owned equipment; safe work practices; and principles of personnel supervision and training.  In addition, the employee must have the ability to lead and train skilled and semi-skilled mechanics; perform skilled welding and fabrication work; perform minor and major mechanical work on mechanical equipment; use a variety of tools and equipment with skill; perform advanced journey level equipment mechanic work including the troubleshooting of equipment for both major and minor repair work; work independently in the absence of supervision; and accurately determine mechanical repair needs and estimate the cost and time or repairs.

The City of Livermore is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant.  If you possess the qualifications as described and would like to work for this amazing organization, submit your online application at cityoflivermore.net/jobs by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, a Library Assistant plans, develops, operates, or leads a work unit of the library, such as circulation, cataloging, materials acquisition, youth services, and automated system; operates and maintains computerized library systems; communicates with library patrons; performs clerical and support functions; and performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of duties  include:

• Assists patrons in person and by telephone by providing information on library policies and services
• Provides information and responds to ready-reference questions
• Resolves complaints using tact and good judgment
• Operates a computerized circulation system to check-in and check-out library materials, monitor delinquent library materials and any associated fees, and place holds on library items for pick up
• Searches and catalogs library materials utilizing the library automated system
• Performs tasks using automated system modules and various manual and electronic ordering programs designed by vendors
• Plans and implements presentations for children, such as crafts and storytelling; maintains bibliographic records of library holdings
• Tracks encumbrances and expenditures; monitors computer operation and performance
• Creates and distributes printed reports and notices

The City of Lincoln is hiring for the position of Maintenance Worker I/II.  There are currently three vacancies: two vacancies within the Streets Division and once vacancy within the Water Division of the Public Works Department.  We are accepting applications until 5:00 pm on March 2, 2020; or we receive 150 applicants, whichever occurs first.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  Class A Commercial Driver's License is desired.  To be considered for this career opportunity, please apply at calopps.org/city-of-lincoln.  Under general supervision, this position learns to perform and performs the full array of duties assigned to classes in the Maintenance Worker series including maintenance, construction and equipment operation work in one or more Public Works divisions; occasionally assists in the training of lower level Maintenance Workers; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Maintenance Worker I is the entry level class responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is alternatively staffed with Maintenance Worker II and incumbents may advance to the higher-level after gaining experience and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class. The Maintenance Worker II is the journey level class responsible for a wide variety of maintenance and construction tasks. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Maintenance Worker in that the latter performance the more complex assignments and lead responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

The Maintenance Worker I receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision.  The Maintenance Worker II receives general supervision from a Public Works Supervisor. May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs maintenance, repair, construction, equipment operation and installation work in streets, water, sewers, refuse collection, parks and buildings.
• Streets: Breaks, removes, crack seals, hydropatches, and repairs surfaces; digs, shovels, hauls, loads and unloads materials; operates jack hammers, tampers, pavement breakers and other hand and power tools; rolls and irons asphalt; operates trucks, backhoes, rollers, pavers, street sweepers and other construction vehicles and equipment; assists in the installation and maintenance of City signs, road markings, striping and delineators; paints street lines and crosswalks; performs concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter and ramp installation and repair; installs, maintains and repairs street lights; installs shoring and trench plates; monitors underground service alert (USA’s) and marks when necessary; conducts street leaf pickup; mows roadsides.
• Water Distribution and Drainage: Constructs, maintains and repairs storm conduits, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities; installs, repairs and maintains water mains and lines; conducts maintenance at well sites; monitors pump stations; operates jack hammers and other tools and equipment; inspects tools and equipment for safety and mechanical defects; installs and repairs water service connections, meters and boxes; performs monthly meter reads; repairs, installs and tests hydrants; monitors USA’s and marks when necessary; operates trucks and other construction vehicles and equipment; locates and repairs leaks in water lines; cleans storm drains, flood control facilities and inlets; operates sewer camera and hydrovac.
• Parks and Buildings: Maintains lawns, shrubs, and trees; assists in spraying of herbicides and pesticides; cuts, sprays and removes weeds; clears brush and debris; assists with planting and maintenance of landscaped areas; installs, maintains, repairs and programs irrigation systems; cleans and maintains parks and city buildings; assists in the performance of minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and remodeling tasks.
• Solid Waste: Operates a variety of collection vehicles and equipment including front, rear and side loaders in the collection and transportation of residential and commercial refuse; drives to landfill site when vehicle is full and unloads material; evaluates and updates assigned routes; cleans, maintains and inspects assigned vehicles; maintains daily logs.
• Fills out reports and work orders; climbs or uses hydraulic aerial devices to top, trim, reshape, strip, treat and remove trees; operates airport fueling vehicles; responds to after-hours call-outs if assigned.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; may provide training to lower level staff; responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and resolves public service complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and lubricating chemicals, pesticides or herbicides which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, operate hydraulic aerial devices, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS

The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position:

Knowledge of: Practices, techniques and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of streets, buildings, parks and water treatment facilities; knowledge of the City street system; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; operating characteristics and safety requirements for operation of trucks, refuse vehicles and other heavy and light equipment; defensive driving; proper lifting procedures; methods and techniques for record keeping; basic principles of mathematics; occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.

Ability to: Perform maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, concrete, water mains and storm drains; drive and operate trucks and heavy construction equipment; respond to issues and concerns from the community; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; operate a variety of construction equipment, vehicles and power and hand tools; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time; work at substantial heights; respond to after-hours call-outs if assigned; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue, and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to: Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance equipment, tools and materials.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARIAN III – HISTORY & GENEALOGY- SANTA ROSA

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

Sonoma County Library’s History & Genealogy Library provides specialized resources to the community, with a commitment to preserve the region’s history and culture.  The Librarian III serves as the subject matter expert in this highly-specialized field and directs a team of professional and para-professional staff in outreach, programming, processing, and managing special collections.

The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge, experience and expertise in genealogy, local history, archives and special collections.  Please fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process. 

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

Under general supervision, this full-time, benefited position oversees the History & Genealogy Library, supervising its staff, providing countywide leadership in a highly-specialized are of expertise, assisting patrons, managing the special local history and genealogy collections/archival materials, developing programs and services, conducting outreach, etc.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Provides countywide leadership in a designated area of specialized expertise such as special collections, archives management, and cataloging. 
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; performs grant-writing activities for assigned specialized area.
• Manages special collections of multi-media resources for an assigned area of the Library by reviewing, selecting and recommending the deselection of library materials in a variety of formats, including digital collections and resources; reviews and analyzes collection use; recommends books and materials for purchase based on patron needs.
• Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members.
• Participates in meetings and continuing education programs to remain knowledgeable in technological advances that impact library services, cataloging practices for all media, including digital resources, and in current and emerging metadata standards, and publishing industry and library material distribution systems.
• Represents the department at professional meetings as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of archival practice, as well as special subject knowledge in areas such as the wine industry, genealogy, and Sonoma County history, highly preferred.

SALARY RANGE:               Librarian III - $37.60/hour to $46.96/hour

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply. Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application,

written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s).

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur

during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

LIBRARIAN III

                                                                     Represented

Definition

Under general supervision, provides excellent customer service, performs work of considerable difficulty, managing a highly specialized library assignment or system-wide program/support service, develops and participates in the full range of routine to complex professional, technical and/or direct library services to the community, including development of programs and services for target audiences; individual assignments may include responsibilities for specialized support services of a system-wide nature requiring particular expertise; identifies current community needs and projects future needs; participates in and makes recommendations for improving library services; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from a Division Manager, Central Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or other management staff.  Provides supervision to professional, technical, and paraprofessional staff and volunteers. 

Class Characteristics

This is the advanced journey-level class in the professional Librarian series.  Incumbents fill a highly specialized library assignment that requires substantial specialized skills and experience. Incumbents are expected to function independently and exercise independent judgment, tact, and initiative in their involvement with programs, projects, or technical assignments.  Incumbents lead projects and programs within their area of specialty.  At this level, input regarding change to policy or Library-wide procedure may be given in the form of recommendations to management.  Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing library services and programs.  Individual assignments within this class may include the management and performance of reference, collection development and management, and/or cataloging.  Incumbents may assist and participate in the evaluation, selection, acquisition, retention, and special handling of various library materials.  Incumbents may serve as “Person-in-Charge” for assigned shifts.  The Librarian III is distinguished from Librarian IV in that the latter is assigned responsibility for policy oversight and ultimate overall authority for an entire and major system-wide function, and serves as a member of the Library Management Team.  It is further distinguished from Branch Manager in that the latter has administrative responsibility for a full library branch facility and operation.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Provides countywide leadership in a designated area of specialized expertise such as special collections, archives management, cataloging, and/or large units of the Central Library. 
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; performs grant-writing activities for assigned specialized area.
• Participates in the selection, direction and supervision of staff; assigns and schedules work and evaluates staff performance. 
• Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs in a designated area.
• Provides assistance to and advises patrons, including children, young adults, adults, and senior citizens in the effective use of Library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads.
• Answers readers’ advisory and general reference questions from telephone, webpage and in-person queries by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources, including electronic resources.
• Manages special collections of multi-media resources for an assigned area of the Library by reviewing, selecting and recommending the deselection of library materials in a variety of formats, including digital collections and resources; reviews and analyzes collection use; recommends books and materials for purchase based on patron needs.
• Performs outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools; informs community members and organizations about library services, programs, and collections to generate public support for library and fundraising efforts; serves as a liaison to support groups; makes and maintains positive ongoing relationships with external groups in order to identify community needs and enhance public service; takes the lead in anticipating changes in community needs and changing technology and information services, and plans how to address needs and implement changes..
• Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials, including government documents, maps, and pamphlets.
• Performs original cataloging of print and non-print materials; maintains and updates catalog files.
• Acts as the Person-in-Charge in the absence of the Division Manager, Central Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or other management staff member, including making responsible and appropriate decisions based upon patron and branch or unit needs.
• Participates in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department.
• Enforces rules related to library patronage and borrower policies.
• Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members.
• Participates in meetings and continuing education programs to remain knowledgeable in technological advances that impact library services, cataloging practices for all media, including digital resources, and in current and emerging metadata standards, and publishing industry and library material distribution systems.
• Represents the department at professional meetings as required.
• Compiles library activity reports and statistics.
• May participate in circulation functions at a public service desk as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques, and practices of staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation; program development and administration; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials of professional library work, including library reference, collection development, and other professional library services.
• Techniques and practices of adult and children’s services, including provision of reader’s advisory services.
• Principles, techniques, and procedures in cataloging, indexing, classifying, and organizing library materials.
• Principles, practices and techniques of public relations, community outreach, and service promotion.
• Principles and techniques used in bibliographic research.
• General library materials selection, de-selection, and weeding standards.
• Library services and available resources.
• Techniques for promoting and publicizing library services, programs, and events.
• Recent technological, professional, and societal developments, current literature, and sources of information related to library services.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Library in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations, and the public.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, local municipalities, and Library staff.

Depending on assignment, in addition to the above:

• Principles and techniques of archival practice.
• Special subject knowledge in areas such as the wine industry, genealogy, and Sonoma County history.

Ability to:

• Serve as the subject expert in a highly specialized field.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Perform professional library tasks as assigned including reference, readers’ advisory, program and service development, collection development, and cataloging.
• Advise patrons on reference sources and methods,
• Perform detailed reference searches using online, print and other methods.
• Provide reader’s advisory services and referrals to patrons of various age groups.
• Instruct patrons and staff in the use of catalogs and reference tools.
• Identify the needs of the public and participate in collection development by evaluating and recommending materials for acquisition.
• Explain policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work and set priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials.
• Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies.
• React tactfully and diplomatically during interactions with staff, the public, community groups while appropriately adhering to and enforcing sound library policies, procedures, and practices.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone; and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to travel to various branches, meeting sites, educational institutions, and community events.  This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  May push and pull carts and shelving units weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.  Positions in this classification occasionally shelve books and lift and carry reports, records, and materials that typically weigh less than twenty-five (25) pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARY SPECIALIST – RECEPTION – ROHNERT PARK HEADQUARTERS

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

This position has a fixed (non-flexible) schedule of Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm with a 1-hour lunch, while our Headquarters building is open to the public.

Please fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the application process.

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

TYPICAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:

 Administrative / Reception duties:

• Open and close the front door of Headquarters (HQ) on time daily
• Professionally answer incoming phone calls to Library Headquarters (these can be anything from Library patrons, cold calls from vendors, quick transfers, etc). Excellent customer service skills are required and a broad knowledge of all Library operations and personnel is helpful in transferring callers to the right person, branch, or department.
• Greet and direct visitors, monitor the public entrance to HQ, maintain a safe and secure Reception area, and present a welcoming presence
• Print and post hard copies each morning of the scheduled meetings and trainings for the two HQ meeting rooms
• Print and post Commission meeting agendas to front door of HQ
• Collect and return materials belonging to schools back to the Sonoma County Office of Education
• Unpack and organize government documents that are received in the mail

Collection Services duties:

• Check-in new periodicals daily using the Serials module of Horizon, including printing and applying labels, barcodes, etc.
• Place purchase orders for new books and materials daily using the Acquisitions module of Horizon
• Receive, barcode and label comics for each branch
• Apply and encode RFID tags
• Receive and invoice shelf ready materials in the Acquisitions module of Horizon
• Work on special projects for the Cataloging Department as time allows
• Work on other miscellaneous projects relating to Collection Services functions or other HQ departments and admin managers as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of library, customer service, clerical or office support work experience.  An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent will perform repetitive arm/hand movements using a keyboard and mouse, and will grasp/handle materials that weigh up to and occasionally more than 25 pounds. Incumbent will push wheeled carts weighing up to or occasionally more than 100 pounds.

SALARY RANGE:               $23.51/hour to $29.37/hour plus benefits

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library to apply.  Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Resumes will not substitute for a completed application. Please attach transcript document(s).

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s). 

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

The Sonoma County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OCTOBER 2015

                     Revised: JULY 2019

      FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

LIBRARY SPECIALIST

Represented

Definition

Provides excellent customer service, performs a variety of clerical and technical library work related to materials support, circulation activities, and direct customer service within the Public Services Division; performs basic activities in acquisitions and processing, cataloging, and/or inter-library loan within the Collection Services Division according to defined procedures; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This class works under general supervision, by a Supervising Library Specialist, Branch Manager, or other Librarian classification, wherein the assigned duties require the exercise of judgment or choice among pre-established actions, sometimes without clear precedents, but with concern for the consequences of the action. The employee may or may not work in close proximity to his/her supervisor. At the Public Services level, the employee may provide branch specific assistance to volunteers, Library Aides, and other inexperienced staff. At the Collection Services level, the employee may provide work direction and assistance to volunteers, Library Aides and other inexperienced staff in specific area of function.

Class Characteristics          

This is the journey-level materials support and customer service class in the clerical and technical library support series, assigned responsibility for the full range of circulation or collection services activities, including direct patron support and routine ordering, receiving, cataloging, and processing tasks.  Incumbents advise patrons of library policies, procedures, and services, resolve customer issues within established policies, and provide basic technological and reference support to customers.  Responsibilities also include assisting and training patrons on self-service equipment, answering routine directional and informational questions, and referring the more difficult technical or involved questions to appropriate paraprofessional or professional library staff. 

At this level, incumbents work independently within identified parameters and resolve problems of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of identifiable factors.  Maintaining confidentiality and security of patron accounts is an important part of the position.  Performance expectations include the application of broad job knowledge in performance of the full range of responsibilities within the classification.  This classification also performs shelving work and incumbents may provide general administrative and clerical support as needed.

Examples of typical JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

All Assigned Areas:

• Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Public Services Assignments:

• Uses a computer to enter and retrieve information, locate library materials, and charge and discharge materials.
• Registers patrons, enters patron information into library database, and issues new and replacement library cards; updates patron records and accounts.
• Answers patron questions about library accounts; resolves patron account issues and circulation problems such as partial returns, claims returned, and damaged and lost items
• Informs patron of and advises patrons on library policies, procedures, operations and services in person and over the telephone; interprets circulation policies and procedures to the public
• Demonstrates and provides basic assistance in using library technology equipment including self-service checkout machines, public computers, copy machines and microfilm readers; refers more technically advanced questions and demonstrations to appropriate staff
• Provides assistance to patrons by answering basic questions about the location of general sections of the library collection; refers patrons to the appropriate library staff, desks and departments
• May provide basic reference (i.e. informational and directional) in person or on the telephone using the online catalog, library databases, and other immediately available resources to assist in the location of specific items
• Levies and collects fines and payments for lost, damaged and overdue materials; may waive fines and fees to a certain amount, and refers fine waiver questions and requests for larger amounts to a supervisor or manager.
• Carries out hold list responsibilities, fills hold requests; searches shelves for holds, scans items into the automated computer system and prints hold slips; maintains hold shelves.
• Carries out other responsibilities pertinent to computer generated reports and searches, including searches for trace, missing and lost items.
• Balances cash drawers and vending machine monies, and prepares deposits for the Budget and Finance Department.
• Retrieves, gathers, checks in, and organizes, sorts, routes and shelves materials
• May collect, receive, and process returned materials using a sorting machine.
• Ensures library material is in proper order and appearance (e.g. shelf facing).
• Sorts book and media delivered from other locations according to their branch stickers or patron hold/request slips; prepares materials for delivery to other branches and library systems.
• Keeps library premises clean and in good order, collects loose books and materials, and performs item counting and sorting.
• Keeps magazines, periodicals, newspapers, telephone books, and other materials current and available for the public
• Refers more professionally advanced reference questions to appropriate library staff.
• Searches for and corrects sorting errors on bookshelves; relocates library materials as required
• Notifies management and/or security of issues related to public and/or safety.
• Cleans, mends, and repairs library materials according to effective conservation techniques within branch parameters; replaces bar codes, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and other identification as necessary.
• Orders supplies, distributes mail and prepares outgoing mail.
• May perform minor and routine maintenance on copy machines or computers.
• Maintains and processes various files, records, and reports; may perform other clerical and general office support tasks.

Collection Services Assignments – All:

• Uses a computer and the Integrated Library System (ILS) to enter and retrieve information, record statistics, perform basic circulation functions, to locate library materials and/or to route processed materials to appropriate branches.
• Applies and encodes radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags.
• Accurately prints and applies bibliographic labels and spine labels.

• Processes new and current books, materials, periodicals, and gifts.
• Prepares materials for placement into circulation by covering books, applying appropriate labels, stickers, and other identifying materials.
• May be assigned to staff the Reception Desk at Library Headquarters; greets and directs visitors, monitors the public entrance of Headquarters; answers and transfers incoming phone calls to administration.

Acquisitions Assignments:

• Places orders for new books and materials in all formats; creates purchase orders in the Integrated Library System (ILS); receives and enters invoices into ILS; files invoices.
• Receives and organizes shipments of library materials; opens boxes and unpacks contents; verifies that contents of shipment match packing slip; inspects condition of materials.
• Communicates with external vendors; reports shortages, damaged items and other discrepancies to the appropriate vendor.
• Places orders for departmental supplies; distributes supplies to vendors and branches as needed.
• Manages Book Club inventory for the system; compiles annual calendar of book discussion group meetings; distributes books to branches.
• Oversees inventory, distribution to branches, and restocking of community resources.
• Opens, organizes and date stamps magazines, newspapers and microfilm received in the mail; review periodicals for damage and requests replacement issues from vendor; checks in periodical issues in the ILS; prints and applies periodical labels and barcodes; makes changes to serial control records and prediction patterns as needed; distributes periodicals to branches.

Cataloging Assignments:

• Accurately performs copy cataloging; searches for and verifies the correct catalog entry; edits catalog records according to local procedures; verifies call numbers according to established standards and guidelines.
• Reviews vendor-provided MARC records for accuracy; makes corrections as needed; maintains accurate bibliographic records and call numbers.
• Sorts and distributes incoming materials to the appropriate department.
• Prepares material from special collections for mending, binding, archival housing, and processing based on current standards and techniques for preservation and conservation; operates bindery machine.
• Monitors Cataloging email account for change requests, corrections, inquiries, and potential projects; makes changes and corrections; updates information when making reassignments and changes in the ILS; interfaces with all branches and levels of staff regarding cataloging changes.
• Participates and assists with one-time special projects such as retrospective call number changes, relabeling projects, and preparing, linking and uploading records for digital collections.

Interlibrary Loan Assignments:

• Processes incoming and outgoing Interlibrary Loan material.
• Receives and opens Interlibrary Loan materials from other library systems in the mail; processes for distribution to branches.
• Processes returns of Interlibrary Loan material from branches and from other library systems
• Processes and packages library materials to mail to other library systems.
• Sorts mail; distributes mail; uses postage machine to print postage and prepare outgoing mail.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Core library operating principles, including confidentiality of customer information, freedom of information, and intellectual freedom.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Library staff.

• Alphabetic and numeric systems for classifying and organizing library materials.
• Standard library practices and procedures including circulation.
• Applications of automated library systems.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of effectively dealing with the public and public relations.

• Library classification, cataloging, and bibliographic terminology.

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.

• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Basic principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Basic arithmetic principles and cash handling.
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Basic training principles.

Ability to:

• Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed.
• Inspect the work of staff and volunteers; maintain established quality control standards; train staff in proper work procedures within defined guidelines.
• Identify and implement effective course of action to complete assigned work.

• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized library services software applications programs.

• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of library, customer service, clerical or office support work experience.  An Associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. 

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and library setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This classification primarily works indoors and requires movement between work areas.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve materials and data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to retrieve and shelve materials.  Employees may be required to either sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items, storage containers, and shelving units weighing an average of 20 pounds, and up to 50 pounds of weight, in order to move materials from one place to another, with the aid of lifting/moving equipment.

Environmental Elements

Employees primarily work in an office/library environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.  Employees in assignments providing direct assistance to the public can expect to have rare, occasional, or frequent interaction with abrasive, disruptive, and/or disorderly members of the community. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be required to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends.