Library Assistant I/II – Bilingual Language Skills Preferred (Open and Promotional) Full Time

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for adaptable individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to engaging with diverse communities. Experience working in a library, social services, youth development, education, or early childhood setting is highly preferred.

• Proactively connect library patrons with opportunities and resources for discovery and enrichment.
• Communicate clearly and considerately with co-workers, volunteers, and patrons.
• Model exemplary customer service in all interactions-including in person, at a program, at outreach events, helping with library card or circulation issues, addressing suggestions for improvements, and otherwise ensuring that our library users are uniformly welcomed.
• Work with a variety of technologies to provide services to library patrons and troubleshoot computer issues.
• Use independent judgment to interpret and apply library policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to reach goals.
• Plan and lead a variety of creative, exciting programs for the public under the direction of the Librarian and Community Program Specialist staff.
• Contribute innovative ideas for library programs and services in the branch and throughout SMCL.
• Effectively adapt in a changing environment.
• Warmly initiate interactions, start conversations, and market the library to the community, one person at a time.
• Communicate inclusivity and cultural sensitivity and be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Work a required schedule that includes a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Because of the diversity of the communities we serve, bilingual language skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish) are strongly preferred and are required for some, but not all, vacancies.

SALARIES:
Library Assistant I: $31.49 – $35.19 hourly
Library Assistant II: $33.22 – $41.54 hourly

NOTE: The part-time and full-time opportunities for Library Assistant are at various locations.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. If you are interested in an extra-help opportunity, please be sure to check extra-help on the application, as additional exciting opportunities may be available. This will not impact your consideration for the regular positions which will be filled first.

Some extra help positions may be eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. For more information, please see: https://hr.smcgov.org/sites/hr.smcgov.org/files/EH%20OE%202017%20Information.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Qualifications

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  Library Assistant I: No specific education or experience is required.
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  Library Assistant II: One year of public contact and support experience in a library.

• Excellent customer service practices.
• Modern library services and functions.
• Internet searching skills.
• Computers and technology.
• Correct written and oral English usage.
• Basic math.

• Deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Interpret and apply library procedures and policies.
• Use, and teach patrons to use, a changing variety of technologies.
• Plan, promote, and execute library programming.
• Be flexible in responding to frequent change.
• Direct and instruct volunteers.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

• Must be available to work a schedule that includes a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.

Application/Examination

Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidates’ application and responses to the supplemental questions (weight: pass/fail). Candidates who pass the application screening may be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.