Development Specialist I - Riverside County Library System

Salary : $50,235.06 - $59,463.26 Annually

Location : Riverside

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 24-74183-09

Department : Office of Economic Development

Division : EDA / County Free Library

Opening Date : 10 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 28 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The Riverside County Office of Economic Development has an opportunity for a Development Specialist I in the Riverside County Library System division, which includes 34 libraries.

This position is located in Riverside and will require driving to various locations throughout Riverside County as needed.

The Development Specialist I assists in the library system's administration, special projects, and operations. Key tasks include acting as a vendor liaison, asset management and inventory (electronics, laptops, computers, etc.

and marketing endeavors, including grand openings and project launches.

Competitive candidates will possess experience in related areas such as those listed in this posting. Those with experience in marketing and event planning / management are encouraged to apply!

The Development Specialist I is distinguished from the Development Specialist II in that the latter is the fully qualified journey level classification in the series, having greater scope of responsibility and requiring the exercise of independent judgment.

Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.

Meet the Team! The mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, Libraries, and Special Districts.

The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation;

the office also creates a business-friendly climate that supports the efforts of the private sector.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinate and attend meetings, create agendas and meeting minutes.

Research, manage reports, review and route documents and requisitions, data entry.

Vendor proposals, update policy manuals, assist with asset management and inventory.

Manage deadlines and timelines, site visits, attend after hours events & meetings, coordinate services with other county departments and outside entities.

Assist in the preparation of surplus orders, cost estimates, purchase orders, and requisitions.

Follow up on library maintenance tasks and furniture orders.

Administer, manage and update statistical reports, safety assessments, invoices, and purchase orders.

Contribute to the scheduling and maintenance of Resource Vans, window washing and storage units.

Periodic travel to the 34 library branches is required as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a job-related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development.

Please Note : If qualifying using educational units, proof is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of degree / educational units completed will not be considered.

Please see "Supplemental Information" below for guidelines.

Substitution Option : Professional, technical or senior clerical experience in economic development, purchasing, marketing, asset / inventory management, or varied clerical experience which included managing a number of tasks.

may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

Experience : One year of experience in economic development, purchasing, marketing, asset / inventory management, or varied clerical experience which included managing a number of tasks.

License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

What's Next? This recruitment is open to all applicants. County of Riverside employees and current employees of the Office of Economic Development may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

General Information

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Alyssa Wallace at [email protected]

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here :

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.

For additional information and / or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at :

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official / unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and / or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date.

Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.

A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.

Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency / department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and / or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date;

no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience / education is reflected on your application / resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application.

For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.

com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

MEDICAL / DENTAL / VISION INSURANCE : A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note : Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60) : Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08 / 24 / 2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions.

The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.

Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60) : Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08 / 23 / 2012 through 12 / 31 / 2012;

2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside.

The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.

Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62) : Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.

Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following :

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note :

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you.

CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual) :

0 < 3 year 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE : Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS : Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE : Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County.

Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY : Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION : A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER : There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

I acknowledge that : 1) I have read and understand the information contained on the job posting for the positions to which I am applying.

2) My answers to the job application questions must reflect the education and / or work experience in the application. 3) If I am using a degree, certificate, or college units to qualify, I have attached my transcripts for review.

Are you a current regular, part time, temporary, per diem, or seasonal employee with the County of Riverside?

Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the Office of Economic Development?

Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status :

• I have a valid California driver's license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I do not have and / or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

What is your highest level of education completed from an accredited college or university?

• None
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
• At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units
• At least 120 semester or 180 quarter units
• I have my Associate's degree
• I have my Bachelor's degree
• I have my Master's degree
• I have my Doctorate degree

How many years of experience do you have in economic development, purchasing, marketing, asset / inventory management, or varied clerical experience which included managing a number of tasks?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2
• 2 years or more, but less than 3
• 3 years or more

How many years of experience do you have working in a library?

• None
• 12 months or less
• At least 1 year but less than 2
• At least 2 years but less than 3
• 3 or more years

How many years of experience do you have with purchasing / procurement, specifically as a vendor liaison?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• At least 1 year but less than 2
• At least 2 years but less than 3
• 3 or more years

How many years of experience do you have in asset / inventory management?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• At least 1 year but less than2
• At least 2 years but less than 3
• 3 or more years

How many years of marketing experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• At least 1 year but less than 2
• At least 2 years but less than
• 3 or more years

Briefly share how your experience in marketing would make you a great candidate for this position.

Required Question