{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7ca2b4a13b51f214863e6024","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ca2b4a13b51f214863e6024","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7ca2b4a13b51f214863e6024","title":"Library Associate - Shift - Buttonwillow","description":"Position Information\nShift Work: Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.\n\nEXAMINATION SCHEDULE:\nWritten Exam: will be conducted on August 26, 2026\n\nWritten 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.\n\nApplicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.\n\nThe Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.\n\nMinimum Qualifications/Employment Standards\n\nGraduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.\n\nPossession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment.\n\nSpecialized California Driver's Licenses may be required depending upon assignment.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nFull Job Description for: Library Associate\nAbout Kern County\nKern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.\n\nTo learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:\n\nGrowth Mindset\nWe 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.\nAdditional Information\nAdmittance 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.\n\nA background check may be conducted for this classification.\n\nFollowing an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.\nThis 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.\n\nFor more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.\n\nKern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.\n\nKern County Employee Benefits\n\nAs a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:\n\nHealth Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).\n\nRetirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.\n\nDeferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.\n\nSocial Security Administration:\nNote: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:\nThe County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants\nThe County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare\nEmployee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!\n\nVoluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.\n\nPaid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)","company":"Kerncountyca","rawCompany":"kerncountyca","city":"Buttonwillow","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-13T14:36:48.861Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-4121.00","title":"Library Assistants, Clerical","slug":"library-assistants-clerical"},{"code":"25-4031.00","title":"Library Technicians","slug":"library-technicians"},{"code":"25-9099.00","title":"Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other","slug":"educational-instruction-and-library-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"519210","title":"Libraries and Archives","slug":"libraries-and-archives"},{"code":"926150","title":"Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors","slug":"regulation-licensing-and-inspection-of-miscellaneous-commercial-sectors"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Library Associate - Shift - Buttonwillow","description":"Position Information\nShift Work: Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.\n\nEXAMINATION SCHEDULE:\nWritten Exam: will be conducted on August 26, 2026\n\nWritten 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.\n\nApplicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.\n\nThe Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.\n\nMinimum Qualifications/Employment Standards\n\nGraduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree.\n\nPossession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment.\n\nSpecialized California Driver's Licenses may be required depending upon assignment.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nFull Job Description for: Library Associate\nAbout Kern County\nKern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.\n\nTo learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:\n\nGrowth Mindset\nWe 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.\nAdditional Information\nAdmittance 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.\n\nA background check may be conducted for this classification.\n\nFollowing an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.\nThis 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.\n\nFor more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.\n\nKern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.\n\nKern County Employee Benefits\n\nAs a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:\n\nHealth Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. 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