Senior Library Assistant Job at Carson City Nevada in Carson City

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Library, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, provides complex and specialized paraprofessional library support work, including circulation, reference, computer lab, cataloging, patron assistance, and book purchasing/processing.

Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:
Employer-Paid PERS: $22.4517 - $31.4324 hourly / $46,699.64 - $65,379.34 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $26.6453 - $37.3034 hourly / $55,422.12 - $77,591.02 annually

This recruitment is open to fill (2) positions with the department.

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in library sciences; AND four (4) years of library customer service/support experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Library services, functions, reference materials and automated systems.
• Standard terminology and practices of library support work.
• Library public desk etiquette and methods of providing information.
• Business arithmetic.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment.
• Computer applications related to library services.
• Financial record keeping and bookkeeping practices and techniques.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Performing technical, specialized, complex, difficult or technical office support work.
• Explaining and applying library policies and procedures.
• Answering patrons' questions.
• Instructing patrons in the use of specialized automated library systems.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Performing a variety of office support work, including maintaining records and files, typing and data entry.
• Organizing, maintaining and researching office files.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with commissioners, city staff at various levels, the public, in person and over the telephone.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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