Library Assistant I Lake County

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans

Job summary

A local government entity is seeking a Library Assistant to assist patrons, shelve books, and carry out circulation tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent along with under a year of previous experience. This is a full-time position that offers a competitive benefits package including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience is under 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily circulation tasks.
• Assist patrons with computers and applications.
• Shelve books using the Dewey Decimal System.

Job description

The Library Assistant works in the circulation department and assists patrons in several ways including, but not limited to, finding library materials, answering general inquires, and helping with public computer usage. The Library Assistant also shelves books using the Dewey Decimal System and processes new books. Other duties are dependent on rank among Library Assistant I, II, or III.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Carry out daily circulation tasks.
• Provide excellent services to patrons.
• Promote the Library’s mission and values.
• Process new materials.
• Assist patrons with computers and computer applications.
• Maintains library stacks by re-shelving materials and shelf-reading.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bilingual Staff

In coordination with the Spanish Services Coordinator, bilingual staff will assist in translations and/or interpretation for the library.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibility

Requirements

• Previous experience: Under 1 year of experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Assigned responsibilities
• Some programming and outreach support
• Years of service with Lake County: 0-1 year; considered for LA II after 1 year.
• Incumbents learn and perform, under supervision, a variety of basic circulation work.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2023 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request. Notice of Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.