Librarian I Jobs

Definition and Class Characteristics

Interested in an engaging and service-minded profession? Consider working as a Librarian I for the Nevada County Library. This position will serve as the Branch Manager of the currently-under-construction Bear River location working a Tuesday - Saturday schedule. In addition to this exciting professional opportunity, there are many wonderful things about living and recreating in Nevada County. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada County offers a vibrant arts and culture scene as well as endless opportunities for outdoor activities. This position entails performing professional library work under the direction of the County Librarian.

Duties include:

• Overseeing library programming
• Supervising, training, and evaluating the work of assigned staff
• Assisting in formulating library policies, procedures and operational systems
• Preparing data and information for budgeting and monitoring progress as requested
• Representing the county library on various committees, community organizations, workshops, and outreach activities
• Working with and maintaining effective rapport with community organizations
• Consulting with other libraries regarding book/materials selection, loans and related communications

A Librarian I is an integral part of Nevada County whose mission is to support lifelong learning by providing books, information, and other resources to meet the informative, cultural, and recreational needs of the public we serve. This position is crafted for experienced individuals who have a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, Information Science, Liberal Arts, Humanities, English, Communication plus two years' experience equivalent to County of Nevada's Library Technician; or, five years as a Library Assistant I/II/III. If you have Master's Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science, that's a plus!
Position includes salary adjustments based on merit within the classification of employment. On each salary anniversary date, until an employee reaches the maximum salary step for the employee's salary range, salary and shall be advanced to the next higher step of the employee's salary range unless the employee's service is not satisfactory.

The position is fully-benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package which is valued at 50% of your pay (meaning, consider the value of your benefits as half again what your pay is). The benefits package includes:

• CalPERS retirement plan, a defined benefit plan,
• Vision—includes annual eye exams and a generous annual frame allowance
• Life Insurance—equal to $50,000 with an option to purchase additional, supplementary life insurance at group rates to you
• Dental—a “best in the business” dental plan which offers a generous per-year maximum
• Medical—several choices of HMO and PPO plans
• Flexible Spending Account—set aside, on a pre-tax basis, up to the IRS maximum for eligible health related expenses,

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2023 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2023 Health Insurance Plans

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• PERS Platinum PPO
• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance
Voya and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial:

• Optional Term Life
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Basic Term Life
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62


CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
[email protected]
www.nevadacountyca.gov