Library Technical Assistant
Library Technical Assistant
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Department - County Free LibraryJob Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5914 - Library Technical Assistant
Salary Grade: 2
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $17.13 - $20.13 Per Hour
Full Range: $17.13 - $23.13 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The Library Technical Assistant provides direct customer service utilizes and maintains existing and emerging technologies and performs all aspects of library circulation work.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Provides customer service by working directly with the public answering telephone calls sending electronic communications interpreting and relaying library and Pima County policies and procedures resolving complaints and providing technical assistance with library equipment and software;
Assists the public in the use of library resources and services including the catalog databases online accounts digital downloads and self-service technologies;
Troubleshoots and maintains library computers which includes working with library department and Pima County IT staff to resolve technological issues at division level;
Assists library users with personal devices and technology including common web-based platforms digital downloads operating systems software and applications;
Checks items in and out issues and updates library cards collects fines processes deposits bills customer accounts issues refunds processes reserved items and ILLs and researches information in customer accounts;
Provides services to community members and library users by demonstrating cultural competence and emotional intelligence in support of the Librarys diversity equity and inclusion initiatives as well as strategic directions;
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing;
Abides by state and federal laws in handling confidential and sensitive information;
Demonstrates and utilizes skills in problem solving decision making conflict resolution de-escalation and assessing needs of library patrons to effectively answer questions and meet requests.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of skills education or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties and responsibilities identified in the classification. Other specific requirements may be identified by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a library setting.
Minimum one (1) year of customer service experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Minimum one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is at time of application.Valid AZdriver license is at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.Some positions may require specialized certification or licensure relative to assignment at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an Initial or promotional probation period.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position works rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language as determined by the department head.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Primarily works in a public Library environment serving diverse populations. Other working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
