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APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, March 23, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Library Division) is seeking a part-time (64% FTE) Library Assistant I. The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of responsible library work related to the circulation of materials and assist patrons in the use of the library. The Library Assistant I will perform a variety of duties related to the loaning, return, shelving and monitory of Library materials. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Processes returned materials and prepares them for re-shelving.
• Assists patrons in person and by telephone, provides information, and refers reference and other specialized questions to appropriate staff.
• Sorts books and related materials according to alphabetical, numerical, and categorical systems.
• Collects, stacks, shelves and re-shelves library materials.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Locates and furnishes reserve/closed stack materials for patrons.
• Places holds, reserves materials, and notifies patrons of availability.
• Verifies proper shelf arrangement of books and filing of identification and catalog cards, researches missing materials.
• Calculates and collects fees and fines, operates cash register, makes change, counts, and balances cash drawer.
• Uses on-line system to maintain current patron information and monitor fines and fees due.
• Uses on-line computer system to place interlibrary loan requests and to create temporary records of loaned materials.
• Maintains current patron information and monitors fines and fees due.
• Processes, copy catalogs, and inputs information into online databases.
• Operates and performs basic operator maintenance of PC and related software, typewriter, photocopiers and related standard library equipment.
• May assign and coordinate work assignment(s) of volunteer or part-time help.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, hires, and trains pages.
• Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Adds and updates information in the library’s online database.
• Performs basic copy cataloging using OCLC and other computer software.
• Uses OCLC to place interlibrary loan requests.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Basic office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Alphabetical, numerical and topical filing systems.
• Material organization and structure of libraries, including categories of materials and general arrangement.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Library technical services terminology and equipment including on-line databases.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical, and topical order.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the wide variety of library users.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Type at a speed required by the department.
• Operate modern office equipment including a PC and related software.
• Operate modern library equipment.
• Make arithmetical calculations involving addition and multiplication.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use online computer system to issue cards, books, etc.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Climb, stoop and crawl to place and reach books; lift up to 50 pounds; push loaded book carts.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Course work or practical experience in complex filing and recordkeeping systems is desirable.
• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19988886

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, March 23, 2020 for first consideration

THE POSITION:

The Library and Recreation Department (Library Division) is seeking a part-time (53.3% FTE) Library

Assistant I. The incumbent in this position will perform a variety of responsible library work related to the circulation of materials and assist patrons in the use of the library. The Library Assistant I will perform a variety of duties related to the loaning, return, shelving and monitory of Library materials. 

This position performs the following essential job duties:

• Processes returned materials and prepares them for re-shelving.
• Assists patrons in person and by telephone, provides information, and refers reference and other specialized questions to appropriate staff.
• Sorts books and related materials according to alphabetical, numerical, and categorical systems.
• Collects, stacks, shelves and re-shelves library materials.
• Maintains logs and records, conducts routine and special surveys and tabulation of usage of materials, patron demographics, and related information.
• Locates and furnishes reserve/closed stack materials for patrons.
• Places holds, reserves materials, and notifies patrons of availability.
• Verifies proper shelf arrangement of books and filing of identification and catalog cards, researches missing materials.
• Calculates and collects fees and fines, operates cash register, makes change, counts, and balances cash drawer.
• Uses on-line system to maintain current patron information and monitor fines and fees due.
• Uses on-line computer system to place interlibrary loan requests and to create temporary records of loaned materials.
• Maintains current patron information and monitors fines and fees due.
• Processes, copy catalogs, and inputs information into online databases.
• Operates and performs basic operator maintenance of PC and related software, typewriter, photocopiers and related standard library equipment.
• May assign and coordinate work assignment(s) of volunteer or part-time help.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, hires, and trains pages.
• Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Adds and updates information in the library’s online database.
• Performs basic copy cataloging using OCLC and other computer software.
• Uses OCLC to place interlibrary loan requests.
• Performs related duties as required.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of:

• Basic office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Alphabetical, numerical and topical filing systems.
• Material organization and structure of libraries, including categories of materials and general arrangement.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Library technical services terminology and equipment including on-line databases.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the ability to:

• Sort and organize materials in alphabetical, numerical, and topical order.
• Deal tactfully and effectively with the wide variety of library users.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Type at a speed required by the department.
• Operate modern office equipment including a PC and related software.
• Operate modern library equipment.
• Make arithmetical calculations involving addition and multiplication.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Use online computer system to issue cards, books, etc.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Climb, stoop and crawl to place and reach books; lift up to 50 pounds; push loaded book carts.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Course work or practical experience in complex filing and recordkeeping systems is desirable.
• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following:  application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Note:  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, and fingerprinting.   To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-19988862

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant. 

CITY OF LARKSPUR PART-TIME HOURLY WORKER

ASSIGNMENT: ON-CALL LIBRARIAN

Up to $30.00 per hour Maximum of 960 Hours Per Year

The City is not actively hiring part-time staff at this time but encourages prospective candidates to submit an application. Applications will be accepted for this position on a continuous basis with the intent of creating a list of qualified candidates for future hire.  Please do not contact the Human Resources Department about the status of your application unless it has been more than 3 months.

On-Call Librarian assignment is classified as a part-time hourly worker. Under general direction, performs a variety of professional library work which may include: reference services; services for children and youth; or other special services; and performs related work as assigned. Employees in this category do not receive any benefits except those that are required by law.

This is a part-time hourly, at-will position. Part-time hourly workers do not receive benefits, except as required by law. Job description and pay under review. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The On-Call Librarian provides professional library services including reference, reader advisory, materials selection to meet the general information needs of the public and performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position reports to the Library Director. This position has no direct reports and works under the supervision of staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but are not limited to the following:)

• Provide professional reference and readers' advisory services; instruct patrons in the use of library resources, including reference materials, digital downloads, databases, catalogs and other online resources and the interlibrary loan system
• Conduct library programming for all ages
• Communicate policies and procedures to staff and library patrons
• Provide customer service at reference and circulation desk
• Troubleshoot computer-related issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues related to acquisitions, circulation, and reference materials
• Work on special projects assigned by the Library Director
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in technology, reference services, and librarianship

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of

• Thorough knowledge of current professional library “best practices” principles, methods, and materials
• Knowledge of library reference materials, automated systems, applications, and tools of research
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations pertaining to  library science

• Knowledge of Larkspur library policies and procedures as they relate to library operations
• Knowledge of service needs and issues, general culture of the public library community
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and approaches
• General knowledge of training techniques to educate patrons
• Knowledge of procedures, methods and techniques of reference, research, classification, indexing, cataloging, and organization of library materials

Skill and Ability in

• Proficient in use of computerized library information systems and tools, such as web browsers, web OPAC, Integrated Library Systems; and in the use of Microsoft Office suite; able to learn and utilize new technology
• Proficient in performing online and electronic searches to gather data and compile information
• Ability to perform effective library reference, readers’ advisory duties, and other professional level library work
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to make procedural decisions and judgments
• Skill in analyzing information logically and creatively to identify problems, draw valid conclusions, and develop effective solutions to operational and customer service problems
• Ability to create, to compose, and edit written materials
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities, conflict resolution and customer service

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This assignment requires sufficient experience and education related to providing professional library services. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science or similar curriculum from an American Library Association accredited educational program. In addition, at least two years of professional experience in a library setting is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This Assignment requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The employee will occasionally be required to climb or balance or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display terminals. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in data entry and preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The employee may lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to dust and/or other allergens.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking to fill one exciting part-time position to serve as a Community Garden Farmer for the Therapeutic Community Garden. The Community Garden Farmer position will appeal to individuals who love to work outdoors and are passionate about teaching and mentoring individuals with behavioral health needs about gardening.  The Community Garden Farmer will report to the Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Maintain and care for the garden, teaching and mentoring Tri-City staff and program participants about gardening;

• Maintain produce logs/reports, conduct horticulture research to manage plants, irrigation systems and pest control;

• Form beds for planting; create planting schedule;

• Select seeds or plants for planting; cultivate and prepare soil for planting;

• Sow seeds or alternative germination techniques; weed; and prepare and conduct composting;

• Assemble and maintain irrigation systems, in addition to manually watering crops, plants and trees;

• Plan plant production to ensure ample harvest will be available for marketing and distribution;

• Assist team in developing group curriculum that integrates horticulture skills;

• Participate in community events and presentations to promote the garden and other duties as assigned.

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for two individuals to serve as part-time (20 hours/ week) Housing Wellness Advocates I, II or III in the Housing Division. The Housing Wellness Advocate positions are for persons with “lived experience” defined as either direct or indirect experience with mental health or behavioral health services. Assigned schedules for these positions will be 9AM – 1PM M-F & 12PM – 4PM M-F.  The Housing Wellness Advocate positions will report to Housing Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provide housing case management, advocacy, support and guidance to persons and families referred to Tri-City to receive services and who have housing instability;
   
• Develop individual case management service plans by using the completed Los Angeles Department of Health Services approved psychosocial assessment, solve problems directly related to housing, and provide encouragement, motivation and support to clients seeking to establish or strengthen their progress;

• Assist clients/families with completion of appropriate forms and documents relating to accessing services within the intake process, as warranted;

• Provide mentoring and/or coaching by helping clients set recovery goals, develop individual Wellness and Recovery Plans (WRAP), solve problems directly related to recovery;

• Perform wellness checks on new and existing clients and assist in program development and case review;

• Other duties as assigned, etc..