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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.

The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent job opportunity!

We are seeking an energetic, service-oriented individual who is a team player and thrives in a fast-paced office environment.  The Accounting/Customer Service Representative will be responsible for a wide range of customer service and accounting support functions in the Finance Department. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Handle high volume of customer interactions by telephone and in person; research issues and provide information to the public
• Process payments and issue business licenses and permits
• Review and process parking citation appeals and payments
• Prepare water and wastewater utility accounts; conduct research to resolve problems; issue billings and adjustments
• Balance daily cash receipts
• Monitor, prepare, maintain and verify financial documents, routine accounting reports and records
• Process vendor invoices, routine journal entries and reconciliations; research and resolve payment discrepancies
• Review invoices for appropriate coding, authorization, and supporting documentation

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

Filing Deadline: March 9, 2020

Monthly Salary: $13,560 to $18,035 plus benefits

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please view the job announcement.  To apply, click here or contact Carmen Valdez at Bob Murray & Associates (916) 784-9080. 

The City of Pleasant Hill is seeking a Director of Community Development/Assistant City Manager who is a committed and strong leader who can represent the department with integrity and honesty. The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships based on leadership rather than authority; develop, implement, and direct a variety of concurrent engineering, planning, building, and housing improvement programs. The incoming Director will be responsible for dealing effectively with advisory boards and commissions as well as other elected public officials. Candidates should be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City officials, other governmental agencies, and the general public. Individuals who understand the political climate and work effectively within it are sought.

The Director of Community Development/Assistant City Manager receives administrative direction from the City Manager. He/she directly supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff; administers the activities of the Building, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning Divisions; develops plans, goals and objectives for the Department; advises the City Manager on matters pertaining to departmental functions; contributes to overall City management as a member of the City’s Executive Team; provides highly complex administrative support to the City Manager; may serve as acting City Manager; and performs related work as required.

The incoming Director/Assistant City Manager will be expected to have knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of public administration. Especially as it relates to community development activities; principles and practices of engineering; principles and practices of urban planning; principles and practices of professional administration and management; principles of leadership including supervision of staff; and principles of effective public presentation.

Candidates will possess equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, architecture, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field including public administration. Possession of a master’s degree is highly desirable; and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community development, planning, municipal engineering and public works administration, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

This position is responsible for performing transactional paralegal duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills. These duties may include, but are not limited to, drafting, reviewing and editing a variety of contracts, resolutions and ordinances, involvement in the City Council agenda process, coordination with City or other government departments or agencies, and responding to public record act requests. The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, collaboration, and strong analytical skills. Incumbents must be proficient in the use of various types of software in the Windows environment.

Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Legal Analyst I or Legal Analyst II level. The annual salary range for a Legal Analyst I is $69,139.20 to $84,073.60, and the annual salary range for a Legal Analyst II is $75,462.40 to $91,707.20. This classification also receives a 5% ongoing non-pensionable compensation increase in addition to the salary listed.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The City of Brisbane will be sponsoring up to 5 summer internships this year.  Our internships are project oriented and are designed to give college students a good general overview of future employment opportunities and current issues in the Public Sector.  You will have the opportunity for exposure to various areas of City Administration during your internship, as well as have opportunities to network with fellow interns and participate in professional development activities in San Mateo County and/or Santa Clara County.

Projects for 2020 include

• City Administration – Provide research support in the City Manager’s Office on Smart Cities technology.  Review other public agency’s Smart Cities programs, research types of innovation available and propose project design for the City to implement.
• Engineering – Provide support to the City’s public utilities including the drinking water, sanitary and storm drain infrastructure systems.  Assignments will focus primarily on federal and state regulatory programs including infrastructure risk & resilience assessment, drinking water quality, drought tolerance and water conservation programs.  Other assignments may include support on various Capital Improvement Projects including SCADA, AMI and a new Drinking Water Booster Pump Station.
• Records Management – Assist in project oversight of our records management project, create innovate best practices to implement the records retention schedule and policy, and support the daily records management tasks in the City Clerk’s Office.
• Police- Provide support to Patrol Services including projects within administration, property/evidence and records. Obtain an understanding of Patrol Operations including investigations and prosecution of cases.

Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in a related field (e.g. public administration, public policy, business, planning, library science, environmental studies, engineering, sustainability). Undergraduate candidates must have a minimum 48 semester units or equivalent completed.  Applicants should also be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, able to use Microsoft Office software, demonstrate good research ability and have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

SALARY AND HOURS:  Salary range for Interns is from $15.00-$20.00 per hour, less than 999 hours per year, over a 12 week or year round period.  Start date is flexible depending on student’s availability.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Candidates can submit their applications on-line at http://www.calopps.org/city-of-brisbane.  Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  

SELECTION PROCESS:

The applications will be screened and a limited number of applicants possessing the most relevant qualifications will be selected to participate in an oral interview.  Recommendations for appointment to the positions will be based on the results of these interviews.  Prior to appointment, fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be completed with favorable results.

The City of Brisbane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The City of Lafayette (pop. 24,000) is recruiting for the position of part-time Administrative Assistant for the hours of 12:30 - 5PM Monday through Friday (22.5 hours per week).  This is a regular position that includes paid vacation, holiday, healthcare and retirement benefits (pro-rated).

This position will primarily be responsible for front-desk duties including heavy phone and walk-in interaction with the public.   In addition, this position will maintain databases, update the website, scan and organize documents and provide office support to the City Clerk .  Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel and have familiarity with Access.  As the "face of the City", candidates should have excellent organizational skills, highly polished communication skills, the ability to deal with difficult situations, a professional demeanor and a passion for serving the public.

This position is located at City Offices and requires an equivalent to a 12th grade education supplemented by college-level coursework and/or technical training in administrative support and three (3) years of responsible administrative and clerical experience.  

Lafayette prides itself on its vibrant downtown, beautiful tree-studded hillsides and great schools.  Lafayette residents expect personalized service to deliver customized solutions to the community’s unique priorities.  This position will be part of the team whose mission is to support the staff and Council to ensure that Lafayette retains its semi-rural character and "small town" downtown feel.  This is a challenging job in a great city!  The new Administrative Assistant will be joining a staff of dedicated, energetic and fun professionals.

To apply please go to www.lovelafayette.org/jobs.

Final filing date is March 1, 2020. 

Final filing date:  5:00pm, Friday, March 27, 2020 or until filled

(Supplemental Questionnaire Required)

The Internship Program will run approximately May/June 2020 through August/September 2020.

Candidates are REQUIRED to include a copy of educational transcripts (official or unofficial) with the job application. Transcripts can be attached to the application in CalOpps. If there are issues with uploading transcripts, please e-mail them to hr-dept@cityofsancarlos.org before the application filing deadline.

Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in an interview process at a date to be determined.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Application, including all work history, must be fully completed even if a resume is attached. Incomplete and/or inaccurate applications may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants must include a valid e-mail address on the employment application and are responsible for notifying Human Resources of any changes to contact information.

About the Position

The City of San Carlos offers rewarding part-time, 20-hour per week, non-benefited summer internship positions. The positions begin in May-June 2020 and ends in August-September 2020 (depending on school schedule of selected candidate(s)). The main functions of the job are to perform municipal research and analytical work on an entry level professional basis. The City is offering internships this year in three areas of interest – City Manager’s Office, Public Works Department, and Community Development Department. Each intern’s workload will be a balance of assisting in daily municipal operations and special projects.

City Manager’s Office Internship

This intern will receive various assignments from the City Manager’s Office and other City departments as needed. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assistance with citywide communications, including website content management, social media efforts and communications video series; applying for grants and awards; conducting research on various topics; and completing other special projects. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Senior Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office.

Public Works Department (Engineering Division) Internship

This intern will receive various assignments from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assistance with citywide communications informing the public of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and other Public Works programs; technical engineering calculations related to the CIP; Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) work; mapping the City’s infrastructure; and planning, design and construction of Public Works projects. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Senior Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.

Community Development Department (Planning Division) Internship

The intern will receive various assignments from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to: planning, zoning and housing analysis; research and analysis of planning data; review of development proposals, building plans, permits and parcel maps; and data analysis of relevant laws, ordinances, regulations and policies. The position will serve as a temporary staff member, and will receive overall work direction from the Planning Manager in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

The primary goal of the City’s Internship Program is to provide college students or recent college graduates an opportunity to apply their academic training to and learn more about the various functions of municipal government. These paid internships provide hands-on experience in the daily operations of municipal government on all levels, thus enhancing the intern’s skills and resume for a future career in government.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino