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Salary: See Position Description Location : Mobile County, AL Job Type: 01-Full-time Permanent Job Number: #40417-0625 Department: Mobile Public Library Division: Toulminville Branch Opening Date: 06/09/2025 Closing Date: 6/23/2025 11:59 PM Central General Information This is beginning-level paraprofessional library work in one or more specialized library fields. JurisdictionStarting SalaryMobile Public Library$36,716 - $58,696 Note: This posting is for the full-time position of Library Associate I at the Toulminville Branch of the Mobile Public Library. Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements: Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in liberal arts or library science and preferably a minimum of one year experience in paraprofessional library work. Description For details, please see Important Information All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers. The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are: 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service) 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary) Group medical plan (most jurisdictions) Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions) Retirement plans Employee Credit Union Promotion by competitive exam Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs 01 Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary? Yes No 02 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes No 04 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. High School or GED

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Associate Degree 3 years of college 4 years of college Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer) Master's degree Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree Juris Doctor Doctoral degree 05 The Library Associate I position requires a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in liberal arts or library science. Describe your educational background. 06 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in paraprofessional library work. None 6 months 1 year

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07 Provide a description of your specific experience providing assistance to a professional Librarian or working in a library setting.If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below. 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran. I am not an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged veteran. I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran. 09 Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below. 10 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? Yes No Required Question Mobile County Personnel Board

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