Library Associate

DC PUBLIC LIBRARY

Position Vacancy Announcement

REISSUED: To Amend Residency and Notice of Non- Discrimination and Add Statement of Employment Benefits

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 09-21

OPENING/CLOSING DATE: 06/29/09 - Open Until Filled
(First screening date after 07/12/09)

POSITION TITLE: Library Associate (LA)

SALARY: CS-7 $17.35 - $22.77 CS-1411-7/8 (Part-time 20 hours CS-8 $19.05 - $24.52 per hour. Several positions may be filled per hour from this announcement.)

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited

LOCATION: Neighborhood Library Services and/or Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

HOURS: As scheduled within the weekday hours 8:45 a.m. - 9 p.m., and on weekends as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: CS-7: A bachelor’s degree from a college or university and two years of specialized experience in a library, bookstore or educational setting. At least one year of specialized experience must have been comparable to the next lower grade level or two years of specialized experience at the second lower grade level. CS-8: A minimum of one year’s experience at the CS-7 level as a Library Associate and completion of the District of Columbia Public Library LA certificate training program or equivalent LA certificate training program in another public library system. All applicants must present a combination of experience, education, skills, self-development and expertise that demonstrates the capacity to perform the duties of the position.

FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of a Supervisory Librarian, the incumbent in partnership with a professional librarian provides paraprofessional assistance in a variety of services to promote the effective use of the library by the public. The incumbent provides basic reference and reader’s advisory service using both print and electronic resources; assists customers with directional inquiries and instruction in the use of the library; instructs customers in the use of computers; assists in monitoring and troubleshooting on-line systems; assists the librarian with overall maintenance of library collections; participates in the preparation and promotion of library programs. Performs routine clerical work as necessary and performs other related duties as assigned.

RESIDENCY: A person applying for a position in the Career Service, or Management Supervisory Service, who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no fewer than eight proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for seven consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the seven-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

TO APPLY: Submit D.C. Government Employment Application Form and résumé to the Human Resources Department, Room 451, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 or e-mail to hr.dcpl@dc.gov. Staff members submit PL-424 (rev).

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, gender information or disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS: This position may be subject to criminal background and/or traffic record checks, as well as random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to DC Act 15-353.

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