Library Assistant II, Pasco County, Dade City, FL
Posted September 17, 2018
Salary Disclosure/General Description
Starting Salary: $13.40
Pay Grade: N26
Current Pasco County Employees: Please refer to the Career Service Manual for starting salary information.
Department: Libraries Public Services
Location: Dade City & Hudson
General Description: Paraprofessional library work responsible for providing reference, programming, and public service work under the direction of a professional librarian. Is responsible for supervision of staff and day-to-day library operations, and supervision of branch activities in absence of branch manager.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an Emergency. During an Emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Essential Job Functions
Directs the operation of the branch automated circulation, reserve, discharge, and shelving functions. Provides reference and readers library advisory services under the direction of a professional librarian. Assists with bibliographic instruction, including the automated library system and all other technologies, to patrons, volunteers, and visiting groups. Schedules staff for efficient operation of branch. Consults and works with branch manager on hiring, training, directing, and evaluating work of branch staff. Provides or supports library programming. Assists the branch manager with collection development. Maintains records and statistics. Participates in training and continuing education.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Ability to work in a team environment and to adapt to changes in the library environment.
- Ability to learn and apply complex automated procedures and to utilize computer equipment, the Internet, and new technologies in performance of day-to-day work.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of assigned staff and volunteers.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the services and operations of the libraries.
- Knowledge of standard clerical methods and practices.
- Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays. Library experience preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience working with computers and software preferred.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. One year experience working directly with the public.
In-House Employees: Associates plus DAP (Degree Alternative Program) is substituting for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
Website
Address: 7536 State Street
New Port Richey, Florida, 34654
Phone: (727) 847-8030