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City of Richland

City of Richland is hiring: Library Assistant (Technical Option) in Seattle

City of Richland, Seattle, WA, United States, 98127


Salary: $26.23 - $36.72 Hourly

Location : Library: 955 Northgate Dr. - Richland, WA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Job Number: 2024-00136

Department: Parks and Public Facilities

Division: Library

Opening Date: 12/30/2024

Closing Date: 1/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 7000

General Summary

The Richland Public Library is looking for someone to join their technical team on a regular full-time basis. The expected schedule is Tuesday-Saturday, with at least one evening shift. The ideal candidate would possess skills in cataloging and the Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL).

*Interviews are expected to be held the week of February 10th. *

TARGET HIRING RANGE $26.23 TO $31.48 HOURLY (DOQ)

GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs administrative support work providing a variety of responsible library and clerical duties, assisting in the organization of the library and library materials, and related work as apparent or assigned. Works a varied schedule to include days, evenings and weekends. Work is performed under the close to moderate supervision of the Library Supervisor or designee.

Click here to view the full job description including essential functions of the position.

CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

Minimum Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (TECHNICAL OPTION)
High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of customer service experience with at least six (6) months of experience working in a library.
Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and experience with originating and handling incoming and outgoing Interlibrary loans, using the appropriate OCLC program.
  • Knowledge of copy cataloging bibliographic records using the appropriate OCLC program for importing records.
  • Knowledge of and experience with using an ILS in a public library setting (such as Evergreen).
Supplemental Information

* A cover letter and resume are required with your application in order to be given first consideration.

Selection will be based on overall qualifications and a panel interview. Final candidate selected will be required to complete a comprehensive background/reference check and a pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.

Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
  • Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
  • City-paid dental and vision plans
  • City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
  • City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
    • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
    • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
    • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
  • Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
  • City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Performance Assessment System
  • Regular Full-time (30 to 34/hr week) Employee Benefits
    • Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
      • City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
    • Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Holiday Leave
    • 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
    • Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
    • Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
    • Annual Performance Assessment System
    Regular Part-Time (20 to 29/hr week) Employee Benefits
    • Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Paid Holiday Leave
    • 4% City-match deferred compensation; 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
    • Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
    • Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
    • Annual Performance Assessment System
    Limited Term, Temporary & Provisional Employee Benefits (Full-time) -
    Must meet eligibility requirements
    • Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)


    Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
    Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)
    Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month
    0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
    6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
    10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
    16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
    Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month

    01

    This is a full-time position with expected schedule from Tuesday-Saturday, with at least one evening shift. If selected would you be willing and able to accept this schedule?
    • Yes
    • No


    02

    I understand that this regular full-time position is for the technical option listed on the complete job description and not the community engagement option. (see complete job description for more information)
    • Yes
    • No


    03

    Which best describes your highest level of education?
    • High School Diploma/GED
    • College-level course work (no degree)
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Master's degree or higher
    • I do not have a High School Diploma/GED


    04

    How many years of customer service experience do you have working directly with the public?
    • I have no experience.
    • I have some experience but less than one (1) year.
    • I have at least one (1) but less than three (3) years of experience.
    • I have three (3) or more years of experience.


    05

    Which best describes your direct experience working in a library?
    • I have no experience.
    • I have at least six (6) months of direct experience working in a library.
    • I have at least six (6) months but less than one (1) year of direct experience working in a library.
    • I have at least one (1) year but less than three (3) years of direct experience working in a library.
    • I have at least three (3) but less than five (5) years of direct experience working in a library.
    • I have five (5) years of experience or greater.


    06

    Please describe your experience with cataloging. Include where this experience is from (employer). If no experience, type N/A.

    07

    Please describe your experience using an Interlibrary Loan system (ILL). Include where this experience if from (employer). If no experience, type N/A.

    Required Question