One West Manchester Boulevard | Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 412-5460 | human_resources@cityofinglewood.org
Announces a Career Opportunity For: ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SALARY: $4,061 - $5,753 per month
TO APPLY:
Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources
Department until Thursday, November 03, 2016 @ 5:00 P.M. Applicants must submit
a copy of degree and/or professional certification requirements with
application materials. Resumes are accepted but not in lieu of the City’s
official job application.
THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, provides materials, resources and
programs within a division of the Library to the general public, and
participates and supervises work activities of assigned staff. The current vacancies
are within Spanish Services and Information Technology, however the eligibility
list from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies and part-time
positions within varying divisions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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Assists in the selection, ordering and
cataloging books, periodicals, government documents and other materials;
Examines and selects materials to be withdrawn, discarded, outdated, repaired
and replaced;
·
Assists patrons/public in selection and location
of books and materials;
·
Develops and conducts programs as orientations,
projects and learning sessions for the public;
·
Provides reference service to assist public with
questions, advise readers, provide instruction and monitor the use of the
catalog system, on-line service, and public access of computers;
·
Researches requests for information by users;
·
Supervises and trains staff in performance of
tasks, assists in the interpretation and implementation of policies and
procedures.
·
Assists in the preparation of Library’s budget
and monitors expenditure to prepares and completes statistical reports;
·
Creates and designs flyers, brochures, and
bibliographies for distribution and edits and proofreads print materials;
·
Attends and participates in meetings, workshops,
conferences and programs.
·
Perform other related duties and
responsibilities for the betterment of the Library Services Division.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
·
Knowledgeable of Department policies and
procedures, community resources and quality customer service techniques and
concepts;
·
Skilled in working within deadlines to complete
projects, developing and implementing library programs and services, and
establishing and maintaining productive working relationship;
·
Ability to perform essential duties with little
supervision, effectively communicate with both internal and external customers,
and to implement successful supervisory principles and concepts.
·
Ability to read, write and speak proper English
and Spanish is required for Spanish Services vacancy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences or
related field, AND three (3) years’ experience in a library environment.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Begins with a complete evaluation of all applications
submitted; resumes are accepted but not in lieu of an official City
application. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and determined
to be “most qualified,” as reflected in their application materials, will be
invited to participate in Selection Process for this recruitment.
Depending on the number of qualified applications received,
the selection process for this recruitment may consist one or more of the
following test parts: (1) an academic training and professional experience
evaluation; (2) a qualifications appraisal interview, and (3) a Spanish
Proficiency Written Exercise. Candidates must pass each test part with a score
of 70% or higher to have their names placed on an active eligibility list for
this position. The top three ranks on the eligibility list will be invited to
interview the hiring authority for selection to the vacancy.
Applications will be accepted Monday – Thursday from 7:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and every other Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for all
open positions unless otherwise stated on the job announcement. Resumes will
not be accepted in lieu of a City application form, but may be attached to the
City’s form.
Supplemental Questionnaires are required for some classifications
along with proof of degree and certification requirements should the position
require such.
Applications are subject to review for legibility and
eligibility. Only applicants who application materials clearly meets the
minimum qualifications as demonstrated in their application materials and whose
training and experience best meet the needs of the City will be invited to
participate in the selection process.
TYPES OF RECRUITING EXAMS
“OPEN” examination is a competitive examination open to all
interested and qualified applicants.
“PROMOTIONAL ONLY” examinations shall be limited to
permanent City employees. You must be currently employed by the City in a
permanent full time, probationary, and/or permanent part-time status to
participate in the selection process.
“OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL” examinations are open to interested
and qualified applicants. Should a sufficient number of internal qualified
applicants apply, the recruitment may be converted to a promotional only
process.
Qualified applicants are those who meet the minimum
qualifications, and whose training and experience as described in the
application packet best meet the needs of the City.
Qualified applicants will receive notification of the date,
time, and place of examination(s) by one or more of the following: Email, US
mail, or telephone. Disqualified applicants will receive notification of their
status by email or US mail.
ELIGIBILITY LISTS
An eligibility list will be established consisting of names
of those candidates who have passed all portions of the examination process.
Names shall be arranged in ranking order based on final scores. Test takers
must pass each test part with a minimum score of Seventy percent (70%) to have
their name placed on the eligibility list for the job classification.
Pursuant to Inglewood’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations
Rule IV Section (d) New names may be added to an eligible list from time to
time dependent upon obtaining of additional qualified candidates pursuant to
the selection process or as a result of a reduction of force.
Appointments will be made from candidates in the top three
rankings on the eligibility list who are ready, willing, and able to accept a
position. The manager of the hiring department shall interview the top three
ranks for fit into their operation. Eligible candidates who are not selected
names will be returned to the eligibility list for future consideration with
other departments within the City.
Eligibility lists typically expires one year from the date
established, or until fewer than three rankings remaining. All newly hired
employees serve a probationary period of one-year, and can be released from
service with or without cause during the probationary period.
To check on current recruitments please visit our website
at: http://www.cityofinglewood.org
The provisions in this announcement DO NOT constitute an
expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any and all statements in
this job announcement may be changed, modified or revoked at anytime with or
without further notice.
EMPLOYMENT/BENEFITS
Benefits include 108 hours annually of sick leave, 10
vacation days, thirteen (13) - holidays, CalPERS Retirement 2% @ 62 for new
members and 2.5%@55 for classic members, dental, medical, life insurance
coverage, plus optional employee-paid programs. Other benefits are available
based on bargaining
A probationary period of one year must be completed before
permanent status is achieved.
Every individual who is employed by the City must complete
and sign the U.S. Government form I-9, and provide documentation required by law
showing that s/he is eligible to work in the United States. A list of
acceptable documentation is available in the Human Resources Office.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful
completion of fingerprint/background check, provision of evidence of freedom
from tuberculosis, and clearance following medical exam by City
approved/authorized physician. In addition, submission of proof of any
necessary licenses/certificates.
All employees are expected to demonstrate good citizenship,
honestly, loyalty, ethical behavior, sobriety, and possess the professional
ability to follow supervision and suggestions of management for improvement of
service, and willingness to cooperate with other employees and the public they
serve at all times on or off duty.
The City of Inglewood is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer complying with the law that forbids discrimination and ensures that
everyone is provided equal employment opportunities regardless of Race, Color,
Disability, Sex, Religion, Age, or National Origin.
The City operates on a 9/80 work schedule and is closed
every other Friday.
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