EXAMINATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

LIBRARIAN I
EXAM #DEC-07-34 (OC)

                                                              APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY


A NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH APPLICATION
$15.00 MONEY ORDER ONLY -- PAYABLE TO ONEIDA COUNTY

Click Here for Required Fees and General Information

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STARTING SALARY/RANGE:    Varies by Civil Division                                       

VACANCIES:    The eligible list, established as a result of this examination, will be used to fill this vacancy and any other appropriate vacancies which may occur in this title under the jurisdiction of the Oneida County Commissioner of Personnel.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION: None

When preference in certification is given to residents of a municipality pursuant to subdivision 4-a of Section 23 of the Civil Service Law, an eligible must have been a resident of such municipality for at least one month prior to the date of certification in order to be included in a certification as a resident of such municipality and must be a resident of such municipality at the time of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A Master's Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable education practices.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate at the time of application.  Possession of Certificate at time of appointment.

NOTE:     1.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the date of the examination.

               2.   Further verification may be requested from candidates to verify their academic qualifications.

DUTIES: Involves responsibility for basic level librarian duties.  Employees in this class are expected to perform specific applications of professional duties. Supervision may be exercised over other library personnel.    Performs related work as required.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION:  The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience.  If approved, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete and return by a specified date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:  Candidates who meet the qualifications, and pass this examination, will have their names placed on the Eligible List, in the order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the test.  The names of qualified candidates will remain on the Eligible List for one year.  Appeal of ratings will not be allowed, as the opportunity for re-test exists.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY:  It is the responsibility of candidates to provide all necessary documentation and to complete all relevant parts of the questionnaire.  To receive credit for experience—either qualifying or against a rating scale—they must show basic information such as employer name and address, name and title of supervisor, hours worked per week, dates of employment to include month and year started and ended, etc.  A copy of a verifiable transcript for required education and a copy of the required license or professional certificate must be submitted.  All information must be submitted on and with your application.  Candidates who submit incomplete applications and documentation may be disqualified.

TERMINATION OF THE PROGRAM:  Oneida County Department of Personnel reserves the right to terminate this special recruitment program at any time, and re-establish a program of periodic testing for this title.


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** ONEIDA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

Issued:          07/31/07

Paulette Z. Nickerson, LMSW
Commissioner of Personnel

Oneida County Personnel Department
Oneida County Office Building
800 Park Avenue
Utica, New York  13501
(315) 798-5726
(315) 798-6490 Fax
Email: personnel@ocgov.net

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