What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Associate I position at County of Napa?
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list for future full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies at any Napa County Library locations: American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa, or Yountville, for up to one year.
Bilingual Spanish/English applicants are always encouraged to apply; assignments for the Calistoga Library require bilingual Spanish/English abilities.
Permanent Full-time positions are allocated, benefited positions working 40 hours per week.
Permanent Part-time positions are allocated, benefited positions working less than 40 hours per week.
Extra help assignments are non-benefited and may be used for on-call needs up to 29 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year). Extra help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities open to regular part-time and full-time employees.
Napa County employees (permanent part-time and full-time) assigned to positions that require bilingual communication skills and who pass the bilingual assessments are eligible to receive a bilingual pay differential of up to $100 biweekly in addition to their regular pay.
The Napa County Library and all four locations are an integral part of the communities they serve. Their mission is to enrich people's lives with books and information, which they accomplish by providing a wide assortment of materials tailored to community interests; public access to technology such as computers, wireless internet access, and printing; innovative and dynamic programming for everyone including author events, reading programs, music workshops, DIY and craft workshops, STEM events, cooking, dancing, and so much more! Napa County Libraries are the hub of each of our communities, a place where all are welcome.
Library Associates plan and lead library programs and events, assist patrons of all ages with reference questions and computer use and provide overall information services. Library Associates have substantial interaction with patrons, and successful candidates will have a customer service-driven mindset.
The Library Associate I is the entry-level classification in this paraprofessional series. Initially, incumbents perform the less complex tasks and work under close supervision. As knowledge, skills, and abilities are gained, incumbents may assume greater responsibilities and may be eligible to promote to level II, dependent upon operational need.
Position Requirements
Experience and Education:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of sub-professional library experience,
Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college.
OR
Experience: None required, but must have the following education:
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
License or Certificate*: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process
| Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT | APRIL 12, 2024 |
| Application Screening | The week of April 15, 2024 |
| SME Review of applications | Week of April 22, 2024. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review responses to the supplemental questions. Those who pass the SME review will be invited to the oral panel interviews. |
| Oral Panel Interviews | Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 6, 2024. |
| Establish Eligible List | By May 20, 2024. Applicants who pass the oral panel interviews will be placed on the eligibility list may be considered for current and positions for up to one year. |
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.View the full job description including the example of duties HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for permanent positions HERE and for extra help positions HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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