Cabarrus County, NC
SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT - KANNAPOLIS LIBRARY Job at Cabarrus County, NC in Wilm
Cabarrus County, NC, Wilmington, NC, United States, 28412
Salary : $38,604.80 - $46,176.00 Annually
Location : Cabarrus County, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY25-01173
Department: LIBRARY SYSTEM
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hiring range for this position is $38,604.80 - $46,176.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 13.
The work schedule for this position is as follows: Generally, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm with one 11am-8pm shift each week, Fridays and Saturdays 9am-6pm on a rotating basis.
The Kannapolis Library is looking to fill two positions with this posting. One is for the Public Services Senior Library Assistant, and one is for the Children's Services Senior Library Assistant.
General Definition of Work:
Performs professional and administrative work in a section of the public library, including supervisory duties. Provides assistance to library patrons. Work is performed under general supervision.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Providing specialized customer service and assistance in circulation, reference, or children's section; assisting patrons in use of library resources; providing reader's advisory and programming services; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
* Provides general library services at circulation desk; registers patrons; checks in and out books and other materials; empties book drop.
* Schedules, assigns, trains and supervises staff; provides regular feedback to staff; conducts annual performance evaluations.
* Assists patrons with the location, selection, checking in and out of library materials.
* Prepares and presents programs for children and their families, teens, and/or adults; publicizes those programs.
* Creates and maintains bibliographies for reader's advisory. Creates displays.
* Provides reference, genealogy, and reader's advisory services.
* Assists library patrons with the use of library computers and related technology and equipment.
* Troubleshoots minor computer and related peripheral issues.
* Assists patrons with local history resources.
* Shelves library materials; shelf reads and straightens shelves.
* Conducts scheduled library tours.
* Tracks and reports relevant statistics.
* Oversees the material deselecting process for specific collections.
* Recommends materials for purchase.
* Catalogs and processes library materials according to current national standards and library policies.
* Oversees disposition, notification, recognition and processing of donations and memorials.
* Handles financial transactions according to County policy.
* Repairs books.
* Prepares invoices, purchase requisitions and other financial documentation according to County policies and procedures. Orders supplies.
* Advises and interprets library policy to staff; updates staff on all changes in policy and procedures.
* Coordinates the activities of volunteers.
* Opens and closes library as assigned.
* Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels; comprehensive knowledge of the library circulation functions; thorough knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; skill in the use of library equipment, materials and resources; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates.
Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience:
Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with major course work in literature, history or related field with considerable experience in library work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Special Requirements:
May require possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina. Position may be a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Physical Requirements:
This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects ; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
01
I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
02
What is the highest level of education completed?
03
I understand the home branch will be the Kannapolis Branch but I will be required to serve other branch locations as required. Rotating schedule to include evenings and weekends. Schedule will vary.
04
I understand that the work schedule for this position is as follows: The work schedule for this position is as follows: Generally, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm with one 11am-8pm shift each week, Fridays and Saturdays 9am-6pm on a rotating basis.
05
Describe experiences you have working with children.
06
Describe a library program you have planned.
07
What leadership experiences (formal or informal) have you had?
08
This posting is for two positions: Public Services Senior Library Assistant and Children's Services Senior Library Assistant. Please indicate which of these positions you are most interested in:
09
This posting may be used to fill vacancies at other branch locations. Which branch location(s) would you be interested in working at? Select all that apply:
Required Question
Location : Cabarrus County, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY25-01173
Department: LIBRARY SYSTEM
Opening Date: 12/02/2024
Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hiring range for this position is $38,604.80 - $46,176.00. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 13.
The work schedule for this position is as follows: Generally, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm with one 11am-8pm shift each week, Fridays and Saturdays 9am-6pm on a rotating basis.
The Kannapolis Library is looking to fill two positions with this posting. One is for the Public Services Senior Library Assistant, and one is for the Children's Services Senior Library Assistant.
General Definition of Work:
Performs professional and administrative work in a section of the public library, including supervisory duties. Provides assistance to library patrons. Work is performed under general supervision.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Providing specialized customer service and assistance in circulation, reference, or children's section; assisting patrons in use of library resources; providing reader's advisory and programming services; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
* Provides general library services at circulation desk; registers patrons; checks in and out books and other materials; empties book drop.
* Schedules, assigns, trains and supervises staff; provides regular feedback to staff; conducts annual performance evaluations.
* Assists patrons with the location, selection, checking in and out of library materials.
* Prepares and presents programs for children and their families, teens, and/or adults; publicizes those programs.
* Creates and maintains bibliographies for reader's advisory. Creates displays.
* Provides reference, genealogy, and reader's advisory services.
* Assists library patrons with the use of library computers and related technology and equipment.
* Troubleshoots minor computer and related peripheral issues.
* Assists patrons with local history resources.
* Shelves library materials; shelf reads and straightens shelves.
* Conducts scheduled library tours.
* Tracks and reports relevant statistics.
* Oversees the material deselecting process for specific collections.
* Recommends materials for purchase.
* Catalogs and processes library materials according to current national standards and library policies.
* Oversees disposition, notification, recognition and processing of donations and memorials.
* Handles financial transactions according to County policy.
* Repairs books.
* Prepares invoices, purchase requisitions and other financial documentation according to County policies and procedures. Orders supplies.
* Advises and interprets library policy to staff; updates staff on all changes in policy and procedures.
* Coordinates the activities of volunteers.
* Opens and closes library as assigned.
* Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of basic library procedures, methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of and interest in books including reader interest levels; comprehensive knowledge of the library circulation functions; thorough knowledge of office procedures and records maintenance techniques; ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; skill in the use of library equipment, materials and resources; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons and associates.
Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience:
Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with major course work in literature, history or related field with considerable experience in library work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Special Requirements:
May require possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the state of North Carolina. Position may be a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Physical Requirements:
This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects ; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.
- Earned vacation & sick leave
- 11-12 paid holidays per year
- Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
- Mandatory 6% employee contribution
- 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
- Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan
- Health Insurance plans
- Consumer driven plan including a health savings account
- Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
- Comprehensive health & wellness program
- On-site exercise equipment & programs
- Health & wellness themed instructional classes
- Employee health clinic
- Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)
- Choice of optional dental plans
- PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO
- Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family
- Vision Plan
- Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.
- Optional eyewear plan available
- $20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums
- Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage
- Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children
01
I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
03
I understand the home branch will be the Kannapolis Branch but I will be required to serve other branch locations as required. Rotating schedule to include evenings and weekends. Schedule will vary.
- Yes
- No
04
I understand that the work schedule for this position is as follows: The work schedule for this position is as follows: Generally, Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm with one 11am-8pm shift each week, Fridays and Saturdays 9am-6pm on a rotating basis.
- Yes
- No
05
Describe experiences you have working with children.
06
Describe a library program you have planned.
07
What leadership experiences (formal or informal) have you had?
08
This posting is for two positions: Public Services Senior Library Assistant and Children's Services Senior Library Assistant. Please indicate which of these positions you are most interested in:
- Public Services Senior Library Assistant
- Children's Services Senior Library Assistant
- Both positions
09
This posting may be used to fill vacancies at other branch locations. Which branch location(s) would you be interested in working at? Select all that apply:
- Harrisburg
- Concord
- Kannapolis
- Midland
- Mt. Pleasant
- Afton Ridge
- All Locations
Required Question