Library Assistant III (Department Promotional Only)

Under supervision, performs a wide range of the most difficult duties in a specialized section of the library; independently acts as a lead worker in the absence of a Librarian; provides occasional facility oversight; and performs related work as required.

This is a Department Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Library System. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

In order to be considered for this recruitment, you must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

Two years of full-time paraprofessional library experience; OR an equivalent combination of related training and experience. An associate degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university may substitute for half of the required experience.
 
 License Or Certificate
 A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and if required, must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have 

• Strong Youth Services skills to include a focus on programming, readers advisory, and early literacy.
• Excellent operational leadership skills for staff and event scheduling, volunteer oversight, and staff training.
• Experience with library outreach and programming, particularly STEAM programming.
• Experience creating promotional materials and coordinating promotional activities to advance program objectives.
• Ability to demonstrate respectful engagement with adults with histories of chronic homelessness, substance use and mental illness.
• High level of attention to detail, specifically as it relates to incident reports and systemwide communication.
• Ability to effectively oversee a busy service desk.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Library Assistant III position.
  
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
 
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification.  Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater. 

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment. 
 
This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of October 13, 2025 and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.

 The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Reading Comprehension 
• Written Communication 
• Analytical Ability
• Business Math
• Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

• “Applications” to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• “Inbox” to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• “Account” to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact careers@washoecounty.gov.