What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Aide (22749) position at Northwest Educational Service District 189?
Description
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
QUALIFIED BILINGUAL PERSONS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE ALSO FLUENT IN SPANISH, CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, KOREAN, MIEN, TAGALOG, AMHARIC, FARSI, DARI, TIGRIGNA, RUSSIAN, ROMANIAN OR SIGN LANGUAGE ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BI WEEKLY COMPENSATION FOR PERSONS IN POSITIONS DESIGNATED BILINGUAL. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.
THE POSITION(S): Eligibility Technician I is the entry level position of the Eligibility Technician series of the Social Services Agency of Alameda County. Eligibility Technicians I receive training in determining initial and ongoing eligibility for public assistance. Incumbents are instructed in the organization, function, and policies of the Social Services Agency in addition to learning the rules and laws governing eligibility for various aid programs. Incumbents complete applications, determine eligibility, and compute budgets for applicants. Eligibility Technicians I are expected to promote to Eligibility Technician II after six months of experience.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Eligibility Technicians I may advance to: Eligibility Technician II $1986.00 Current Bi Weekly Maximum
Minimum Qualifications
THE REQUIREMENTS: These are entrance requirements for admission to the examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. A candidate's performance in the examination will be judged in comparison with the performance of other candidates.
EITHER I
EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Clerk II or higher level clerical class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)
OR II
EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of two years of full time CLERICAL experience which involved public contact AND at least one of the following duties: (1) Interviewing; OR (2) General clerical work involving a broad range of duties at the journey level; OR (3) The processing of documents relating to financial or personal histories of clients; OR (4) Assisting the public with the completion of forms or correspondence.
OR III
EDUCATION: Satisfactory completion of either 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university, plus the equivalent of six months of full-time clerical experience which involved public contact and at least one of the clerical duties listed above under Pattern II. Information concerning the acceptability of degrees can be found in the brochure “Educational Requirements” which is available on the Alameda County employment web site and at the Human Resource Services office. PLUS the equivalent of six months of full time CLERICAL experience which involved public contact and at least one of the clerical duties listed above under Pattern II.
LICENSE: All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A welfare background check will be conducted to assure that welfare fraud and/or failure to meet reporting responsibilities while in the receipt of public assistance benefits has not occurred. Negative results from a background check may be cause for disqualification.
Knowledge and Abilities
The examination may include but may not be limited to: KNOWLEDGE OF modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence, record keeping and filing.
ABILITY TO perform clerical work that involves independent judgement and requires accuracy and speed; spell correctly; communicate well orally and in writing; make accurate arithmetical computations; understand and follow complex oral and written directions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public.
Examination Components
THE EXAMINATION: THIS IS A RE-OPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. The names of qualified candidates in this examination will be merged onto the existing list according to examination score. This list may be canceled at any time without notice to candidates.
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following three steps: A review of candidates' applications and Supplemental Questionnaires to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. The next step is a written test, which will be qualifying only. Those candidates scoring highest on the written test will move on to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
About The County
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California’s seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California’s eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.
Benefits For Non-management Positions
MEDICAL PLANS
The County offers four types of Medical Plans. The County contributes up to the full family premium for a specifically identified HMO Plan. The County contribution is prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. Employees pay any additional premium costs if they chose an alternate HMO or PPO Plan. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County a monthly stipend may be provided.
DENTAL PLANS
The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes up to the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per year(plan maximums may vary based on your represented or unrepresented, union bargaining agreements and/or MOUs). The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.
VISION BENEFIT
An annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay. Some union bargaining units have a provision in their Memorandum of Understanding that after six months of continuous service, reimbursement for eye lenses or contacts is provided at an amount dependent upon the union bargained unit. This benefit is available only to employees.
LIFE INSURANCE
The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $9,000 up to $20,000 for an employee based on the affiliation with their appropriate union.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.
PRE-TAX TRANSIT AND PARKING BENEFIT
For the 2009 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking fees. Through the Transit Benefit, $120 a month can be set aside on a pre-tax basis by the employee to purchase tickets for public transportation used to commute to one’s job.
HOLIDAYS
Most employees are provided 11 paid holidays plus four floating holidays dependent upon the union bargaining unit.
BENEFITS FOR NON-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS Continued
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accruals are based on the union bargaining unit and are defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.
DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT
Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.
LONG TERM CARE
This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be provided are: in one’s home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.
SAVINGS BONDS
Series EE Bonds and Series I Bonds can be purchased through a payroll deduction for yourself, a child, nephew/niece, and grandchild.
RETIREMENT
The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act systems. The County’s retirement is based on one’s age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County’s portion vesting after five years of employment.
Deferred Compensation
The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee who works at least 50% of their standard hours in a pay period can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax basis, a minimum of $10 up to a total annual contribution of $16,500 for the 2009 Plan Year.
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
VETERAN’S PREFERANCE
Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process. (510) 272-3703 (TDD)
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
01
I QUALIFY UNDER THE FIRST PATTERN OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: List the title (Clerk II or higher) held while working for Alameda County, and the number of years and months worked.
02
I QUALIFY UNDER THE SECOND PATTERN OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: List the number of years of full-time clerical experience (must be more than two years) and the title held which involved public contact including: A.) Interviewing; or B.) General clerical work involving a broad range of duties at the journey level; or C.) The processing of documents relating to financial or personal histories of clients; or D.) Assisting the public with the completion of forms or correspondence.
03
I QUALIFY UNDER THE THIRD PATTERN OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: List the number of semester/quarter units AND six months full-time clerical experience involving public contact including: A.) Interviewing; or B.) General clerical work involving a broad range of duties at the journey level; or C.) The processing of documents relating to financial or personal histories of clients; or D.) Assisting the public with the completion of forms or correspondence.
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
QUALIFIED BILINGUAL PERSONS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE ALSO FLUENT IN SPANISH, CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, KOREAN, MIEN, TAGALOG, AMHARIC, FARSI, DARI, TIGRIGNA, RUSSIAN, ROMANIAN OR SIGN LANGUAGE ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BI WEEKLY COMPENSATION FOR PERSONS IN POSITIONS DESIGNATED BILINGUAL. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.
THE POSITION(S): Eligibility Technician I is the entry level position of the Eligibility Technician series of the Social Services Agency of Alameda County. Eligibility Technicians I receive training in determining initial and ongoing eligibility for public assistance. Incumbents are instructed in the organization, function, and policies of the Social Services Agency in addition to learning the rules and laws governing eligibility for various aid programs. Incumbents complete applications, determine eligibility, and compute budgets for applicants. Eligibility Technicians I are expected to promote to Eligibility Technician II after six months of experience.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Eligibility Technicians I may advance to: Eligibility Technician II $1986.00 Current Bi Weekly Maximum
Minimum Qualifications
THE REQUIREMENTS: These are entrance requirements for admission to the examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. A candidate's performance in the examination will be judged in comparison with the performance of other candidates.
EITHER I
EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Clerk II or higher level clerical class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)
OR II
EXPERIENCE: The equivalent of two years of full time CLERICAL experience which involved public contact AND at least one of the following duties: (1) Interviewing; OR (2) General clerical work involving a broad range of duties at the journey level; OR (3) The processing of documents relating to financial or personal histories of clients; OR (4) Assisting the public with the completion of forms or correspondence.
OR III
EDUCATION: Satisfactory completion of either 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university, plus the equivalent of six months of full-time clerical experience which involved public contact and at least one of the clerical duties listed above under Pattern II. Information concerning the acceptability of degrees can be found in the brochure “Educational Requirements” which is available on the Alameda County employment web site and at the Human Resource Services office. PLUS the equivalent of six months of full time CLERICAL experience which involved public contact and at least one of the clerical duties listed above under Pattern II.
LICENSE: All candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: A welfare background check will be conducted to assure that welfare fraud and/or failure to meet reporting responsibilities while in the receipt of public assistance benefits has not occurred. Negative results from a background check may be cause for disqualification.
Knowledge and Abilities
The examination may include but may not be limited to: KNOWLEDGE OF modern office practices and procedures including business correspondence, record keeping and filing.
ABILITY TO perform clerical work that involves independent judgement and requires accuracy and speed; spell correctly; communicate well orally and in writing; make accurate arithmetical computations; understand and follow complex oral and written directions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public.
Examination Components
THE EXAMINATION: THIS IS A RE-OPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. The names of qualified candidates in this examination will be merged onto the existing list according to examination score. This list may be canceled at any time without notice to candidates.
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following three steps: A review of candidates' applications and Supplemental Questionnaires to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. The next step is a written test, which will be qualifying only. Those candidates scoring highest on the written test will move on to the next step in the examination process, an oral interview weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
About The County
Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California’s seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,080 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $2.39 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California’s eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities.
Benefits For Non-management Positions
MEDICAL PLANS
The County offers four types of Medical Plans. The County contributes up to the full family premium for a specifically identified HMO Plan. The County contribution is prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. Employees pay any additional premium costs if they chose an alternate HMO or PPO Plan. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County a monthly stipend may be provided.
DENTAL PLANS
The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes up to the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per year(plan maximums may vary based on your represented or unrepresented, union bargaining agreements and/or MOUs). The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.
VISION BENEFIT
An annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay. Some union bargaining units have a provision in their Memorandum of Understanding that after six months of continuous service, reimbursement for eye lenses or contacts is provided at an amount dependent upon the union bargained unit. This benefit is available only to employees.
LIFE INSURANCE
The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $9,000 up to $20,000 for an employee based on the affiliation with their appropriate union.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.
PRE-TAX TRANSIT AND PARKING BENEFIT
For the 2009 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking fees. Through the Transit Benefit, $120 a month can be set aside on a pre-tax basis by the employee to purchase tickets for public transportation used to commute to one’s job.
HOLIDAYS
Most employees are provided 11 paid holidays plus four floating holidays dependent upon the union bargaining unit.
BENEFITS FOR NON-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS Continued
VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY
Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accruals are based on the union bargaining unit and are defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.
DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT
Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.
LONG TERM CARE
This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be provided are: in one’s home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.
SAVINGS BONDS
Series EE Bonds and Series I Bonds can be purchased through a payroll deduction for yourself, a child, nephew/niece, and grandchild.
RETIREMENT
The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act systems. The County’s retirement is based on one’s age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County’s portion vesting after five years of employment.
Deferred Compensation
The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee who works at least 50% of their standard hours in a pay period can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax basis, a minimum of $10 up to a total annual contribution of $16,500 for the 2009 Plan Year.
ADDITONAL INFORMATION
VETERAN’S PREFERANCE
Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process. (510) 272-3703 (TDD)
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
01
I QUALIFY UNDER THE FIRST PATTERN OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: List the title (Clerk II or higher) held while working for Alameda County, and the number of years and months worked.
02
I QUALIFY UNDER THE SECOND PATTERN OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: List the number of years of full-time clerical experience (must be more than two years) and the title held which involved public contact including: A.) Interviewing; or B.) General clerical work involving a broad range of duties at the journey level; or C.) The processing of documents relating to financial or personal histories of clients; or D.) Assisting the public with the completion of forms or correspondence.
03
I QUALIFY UNDER THE THIRD PATTERN OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: List the number of semester/quarter units AND six months full-time clerical experience involving public contact including: A.) Interviewing; or B.) General clerical work involving a broad range of duties at the journey level; or C.) The processing of documents relating to financial or personal histories of clients; or D.) Assisting the public with the completion of forms or correspondence.
- Required Question
Salary : $2 - $16,500