Library Assistant

THE POSITION

The Washington County Law Library is recruiting for variable hour

Library Assistant

positions

to join our small, but effective team. The role will help aid in the Law Library's mission to provide legal reference services and expand access to justice within our community.

A variable hour

Library Assistant

provides excellent internal and external customer service by providing basic legal reference assistance to all of our community. This position maintains the welcoming environment of the Law Library with creative displays and ensures new materials are processed and available in a timely manner. The variable hour

Library Assistant

collects and compiles statistics and provides basic business administration tasks, such as bill payments under the direction of the Law Librarian. This position is a member of a small team and will require flexibility to provide coverage, occasionally working alone, and staffing outreach events outside normal business hours.

The

ideal candidate

is comfortable providing quality customer service to all individuals regardless of legal background. They will be a self-starter who is able to work independently. They are knowledgeable of legal databases and resources and can help others use them. They will seek opportunities to improve processes and be well-organized. They will also possess previous library experience, preferably within a law library.

Variable Hour

positions are at-will and hours are limited to an average of 20 hours per week. These positions are

not eligible

for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please use this link : Library Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

• One (1) year of experience performing administrative or library support work; six (6) months of the experience must have been in a library;

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses.

Please note :

Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated

separately

from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Our Commitment to You

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Steps of the process :

MQ Review :

Human Resources will screen applications for MQs starting the week following the job posting close. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied prior to the interview step depending on the number of applications received.

Subject Matter Expert Review :

Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).

Panel Interview(s) :

Generally, the top six to eight candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

Conditional Offer :

A successful candidate will be made an offer contingent on a reference check.

Please note :

candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link :

Veterans' Preference Points .

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources , or e-mail :

at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment

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