• Job Description

  Req#: 4523288
  This is a Department Promotional examination and is open to eligible employees of the Library Department who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall standard or better on their last employee performance report.
  
  Shift Work: Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.
  
  EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
  • Written Examination: will be conducted on June 14, 2024
  Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.
  Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of library organization, pro cedures and policies; customer service principles; evolving technologies in the digital media field, and other relevant subjects.
  
  Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
  
  The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.
  
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
  
  Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
  
  Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment.
  
  Specialized California Driver's Licenses may be required depending upon assignment.
  
  Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Katie Barnett at barnettk@kerncounty.com.
  
  
  Full Job Description for: Library Associate
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  Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.
  
  
  Growth Mindset
  We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
  Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
  
  
  A background check may be conducted for this classification.
  
  
  Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
  This is a department promotional examination for qualifying employees of the Kern County Library Department. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
  
  
  For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
  
  
  Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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