What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director, What Comm-911 position at City of Bellingham?
Description
To perform paraprofessional reference work; to provide information and readers’ advisory services to public; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direction is provided by the Library Reference Services Supervisor.
May exercise indirect functional and technical supervision over clerical staff.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Knowledge of:
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of an official online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
AT WILL EMPLOYMENT: Unbenefited part-time employees are hired with "at will" status.
BENEFITS listed here apply to unbenefited part-time employees, unless so described.
RETIREMENT: Unbenefited part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes, StairWell Program & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Compensatory time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution.
To perform paraprofessional reference work; to provide information and readers’ advisory services to public; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direction is provided by the Library Reference Services Supervisor.
May exercise indirect functional and technical supervision over clerical staff.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform basic reference and advisory service to customers.
- Explain library policies and procedures to customers as required.
- Respond to difficult complaints.
- Drive the Library's bookmobile as needed. No special license required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Previous experience working in a public library setting.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on the liberal arts.
Knowledge of:
- 21st century library programming technologies such as pod casting, MySpace, and Second Life as it relates to the paraprofessional level.
- Correct English grammar and spelling.
- General principles and practices of a city library.
- Computer practices in a library setting.
- Dewey Decimal classification scheme.
- Reference sources and research techniques appropriate in a public library setting.
- Assist in carrying out specific functions of the City Library.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work under deadlines and with constant interruptions.
- Use online library catalogs.
- Use online computer databases to retrieve information.
- Effectively conduct a reference interview and retrieve information on a variety of research topics.
- Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties. This includes sitting at a desk for extended periods of time; frequently, stand, bend and reach; use telephone and use a keyboard to communicate through written means.
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of an official online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
AT WILL EMPLOYMENT: Unbenefited part-time employees are hired with "at will" status.
BENEFITS listed here apply to unbenefited part-time employees, unless so described.
RETIREMENT: Unbenefited part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes, StairWell Program & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Compensatory time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution.
- Benefits can change at any time.
