LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II Job Listing at City of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 2400759-1)

Description

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR

Job Title: LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II
Type of Vacancy: Open Competitive Multiple Vacancies
Job Opening No.: 2400759-1
Job Code: 1816, 1814
Work Location: MAIN LIBRARY LIBRARY-RIVER CENTER
Starting Salary: $16.2624 Hourly / $33,825 Annually
Pay Grade: 1170
Application Dates: 09/27/2024 - 10/03/2024
Application Times: Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a Librarian or a library technician of a higher classification, assists in professional library tasks of copy cataloging, circulation, programming and reference duties. In addition to performing the primary duties of Library Technician I, a Library Technician II has duties including but not limited to supervision of library technicians of a lower classification, library pages, clerical staff and community service workers. A Library Technician II may also work in the Library Business Office performing business office functions. Work is reviewed for adherence to established practices while in progress and upon completion of projects. Performs other work as requested. Note: Some employees within this classification are hired on a part-time basis and paid at an hourly rate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in paraprofessional library work.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Equivalent higher education from an accredited school of library and information science may substitute for work experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.

EXAMINATION
Professional examination required (may take up to 3 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.