City of Newport Beach, CA
LIBRARY ASSISTANT - P/T Job at City of Newport Beach, CA in Newport Beach
City of Newport Beach, CA, Newport Beach, CA, United States
Salary: $25.70 - $37.93 Hourly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00023
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Definition
The City of Newport Beach is seeking a highly motivated and detail orientated individual to join the team as a Library Assistant in the Library Services Department. Currently, there are two vacancies at the Central Library Branch and the Balboa Library Branch.
SELECTION COMPONENTS:
Career Path:
This is the entry-to-journey level class in the para-professional library series. The series includes part-time Library Assistant and part-time Librarian I.
Schedule:This position works a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the Library.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Library experience preferred.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
This position is Part-time/Seasonal and is provided the following minimum benefits:
Part-time employees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) beginning on their first day of employment. The total defined contribution to the plan is 7.5% of your compensation of which the City pays 3.75%. The City does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Your benefits may be reduced if you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary.
Medicare: Federal mandate requires all employees hired or rehired by any government agency on or after April 1, 1986 to participate in Medicare. The City matches the employee's Medicare contribution, which is 1.45% of salary. Enrollment and deduction amounts are subject to change based on negotiated terms and additional laws.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
02
I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
03
Please indicate your level of professional library experience:
04
Please describe your professional library experience (if no experience, type N/A).
05
Please select any area you may have professional library experience supporting (check all that apply) :
06
Please select the highest level of education you possess:
07
Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
08
This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
09
Are you now, or have you in the past, been employed by any of the following agencies (check all that apply):
10
From the list below, please select any items that you have experience operating and would be able to assist the public with (check all that apply ):
11
Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00023
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Definition
The City of Newport Beach is seeking a highly motivated and detail orientated individual to join the team as a Library Assistant in the Library Services Department. Currently, there are two vacancies at the Central Library Branch and the Balboa Library Branch.
SELECTION COMPONENTS:
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of October 17, 2024 or until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
- Online Exam: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam. This is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 21, 2024.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Central Library, Balboa, Corona del Mar and Mariners branches.
Career Path:
This is the entry-to-journey level class in the para-professional library series. The series includes part-time Library Assistant and part-time Librarian I.
Schedule:This position works a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the Library.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Library experience preferred.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
This position is Part-time/Seasonal and is provided the following minimum benefits:
Part-time employees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) beginning on their first day of employment. The total defined contribution to the plan is 7.5% of your compensation of which the City pays 3.75%. The City does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Your benefits may be reduced if you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary.
Medicare: Federal mandate requires all employees hired or rehired by any government agency on or after April 1, 1986 to participate in Medicare. The City matches the employee's Medicare contribution, which is 1.45% of salary. Enrollment and deduction amounts are subject to change based on negotiated terms and additional laws.
01
PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
- Yes
- No
03
Please indicate your level of professional library experience:
- More than one year
- More than 6 months, but less than one year
- Less than 6 months
- I have no professional library experience.
04
Please describe your professional library experience (if no experience, type N/A).
05
Please select any area you may have professional library experience supporting (check all that apply) :
- Reference
- Children's
- Literacy
- Cultural Arts
- Programming
- None of the above.
06
Please select the highest level of education you possess:
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
07
Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
- Yes
- I have a license from another state.
- No
08
This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you now, or have you in the past, been employed by any of the following agencies (check all that apply):
- Municipality (City)
- County
- School District
- Other Public Agency
- I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.
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From the list below, please select any items that you have experience operating and would be able to assist the public with (check all that apply ):
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Copier
- Scanner
- Fax machine
- Printer
- Microfilm
- None of the above.
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question