Senior Library Assistant (40 hours per week)

ADP, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

FVRL in Vancouver, WA seeks a Senior Library Assistant for a 100% FTE role in youth services. You will handle programming, information services, circulation, and outreach, and may guide staff and volunteers.

The position includes opportunities to open/close the branch, manage programs, and participate in ongoing training. Benefits include health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years clerical and/or technical library experience.
• Experience as an Assistant II or SLA for more than one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized and clerical library duties.
• Plan and present community programming.
• Assist with opening/closing routines and supervising staff/volunteers.

Skills

Clerical experience

Library programs

Outreach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Senior Library Assistant (40 hours per week)

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Salary Range: $22.28 To $31.48 Hourly

Position Summary

Vancouver Community Library has an opening for a 100% FTE (40 hours/week) Senior Library Assistant in youth services.

The Senior Library Assistant will be regularly and independently responsible for a complete variety of specialized and clerical duties related to the functions of the work unit. Regular responsibilities include frequent performance of a variety of specialized duties related to programming in a community library and through community visits, information, circulation and outreach services. Independently plans and presents programs. As authorized may be responsible for the operation of the branch or department and may direct the work activities and perform assigned activities in the orientation and training of other employees and volunteers for multiple tasks. May be responsible for the opening and closing of the library.

Education & Experience Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years clerical and/or technical library experience
• Previous experience as an Assistant II or SLA of more than one year

Schedule

The schedule for this position is:

• Sundays: OFF
• Mondays: OFF
• Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Thursdays: 11:05 AM - 8:05 PM
• Fridays: 9:05 AM - 6:05 PM
• Saturdays: 9:05 AM - 6:05 PM

Schedules may be subject to change based on business needs. Employees will receive 14 days notice as outlined in Article 12.1 of the FVRL/WPEA collective bargaining agreement.

Compensation

The pay grade (Pay Grade E) for this position spans from $22.28 per hour to $31.48 per hour. Compensation for this position is negotiated by WPEA for their members as part of the collective bargaining process.

Employees promoting into this position will receive the minimum rate of the new job classification pay grade in step A, or the step closest to but no less than one hundred and five percent (105%) of their current hourly rate, whichever is greater. For more information please refer to the WPEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 9.11 .

• Employees who are newly hired at the minimum step of the pay grade will receive a two (2) step increase following completion of the twelve (12) months of continuous employment in the position, and an additional two step increase following 24 total months of continuous employment in the position.
• Employees newly hired above the minimum step of the pay grade will receive a two (2) step increase following completion of the first twelve (12) months of continuous employment in the position.
• Except as provided above, all employees will receive a one-step increase annually, on their Periodic Increment Date, until they reach the top of their pay grade.

Some positions may be eligible for a 5% pay premium on top of the starting pay rate for additional language skills. To be eligible for the additional pay employees must pass a test demonstrating verbal and written fluency in languages commonly used in our communities. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin and American Sign Language. For more information please refer to WPEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement , Article 9.17-9.21.

Part-time positions and full-time positions offer medical and dental insurance benefits, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, long term disability benefits, and Washington State PERS retirement. Employees have the ability to enroll in additional, voluntary life insurance, income protection plans, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.

Employees are provided 13 paid holidays throughout the year. The initial vacation leave accrual is 11 hours per month for full time and 6.6 hours per month for part time; this increases over time based on years of employment. Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month for full time and 4.8 for part time per month. We also offer other types of paid time off for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, inclement weather and more.

• Lateral Transfers: After posting the position for bid the Employer will award the position to the most senior bidder who meets the definition of a lateral transfer.
• Promotions: Any Employee for whom the opening would be defined as a promotion may submit a FVRL job application during the posting period. If there are no successful lateral transfer candidates, Employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the job classification will be considered. Skills assessments may be required for positions that have technical, mechanical or physical qualifications. Skills assessments will be scored and a passing point established. The passing point will be established by mutual agreement between the Union and the Employer. Candidates who have previously passed the skills assessment will not be required to retake the assessment unless it is changed. Qualified promotional candidates will be interviewed and those with the two (2) highest scores will be considered. Of those two, the position will then be awarded to the candidate with the highest seniority.

FVRL values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including veterans, those with disabilities, persons of color, immigrants, refugees, or those who identify as LGBTQIA+. FVRL is committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to apply for this position or to perform essential functions of this position. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing any pre-employment testing, interviews or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department.

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