Kern County

Library Associate - Shift - Buttonwillow

Kern County  •  $92k - $110k/yr  •  Onsite  •  1 day ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Posting number: 10119

Department: LIBRARY

Job classification: Library Associate

Posting type: Open

Categories: Library

Shift Work Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

  • Written Exam: will be conducted on August 26, 2026


Written Exam(Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of library organization, procedures 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 fax to (661) 868-3928.


Full Job Description for: Library Associate

Examples of duties

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:

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.

Qualifications

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 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 ourFAQ page

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County

About Kern County

The mission of the County of Kern is to exceed expectations of the communities we serve, changing the way they feel about government, those who manage it, and the services it provides.

Fulfilling our mission is of the highest importance. To many our work at the County of Kern means the difference between life and death, and at the very least we make a significant impact on the quality of life of our residents. While promoting efficiency is really important, our most strongly held value is achievement - effectively meeting the needs of our residents at the time they need our assistance most.

We also know that our best can always be better, and we encourage and provide a work environment that allows our employees to continuously improve and seek innovative solutions. Our employees have the freedom to pursue their work creatively without fear of punishment. Failure is not fatal, but a fear of failure is.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bakersfield, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media