City of Newport Beach, CA
LIBRARY CLERK I - P/T Job at City of Newport Beach, CA in Newport Beach
City of Newport Beach, CA, Newport Beach, CA, United States, 92659
Salary: $20.00 - $29.53 Hourly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00045
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Max Number of Applicants: 150
Definition
Come join our team as a part-time Library Clerk I in the Library Services Department!
Currently, there is one part-time position available, which will report to the Mariners Branch Library.
Selection Components:
Career Path:
This position is part of the part-time Library Clerk Series which includes: Library Clerk I, Library Clerk II and Senior Library Clerk.
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 for a detailed description of essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the for a detailed description of 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, but previous experience in a customer service setting and/or clerical experience is preferred.
Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
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 may be 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
Do you possess any clerical work experience?
04
Please describe your clerical work experience (if no experience, type N/A).
05
Do you possess any customer service work experience?
06
Please describe your customer service work experience (if no experience, type N/A):
07
Do you possess any professional library experience?
08
Please describe your professional library experience (if no experience, type N/A).
09
Please select the highest level of education you possess:
10
Please indicate which field(s) you possess work experience. Select all that apply.
11
If you selected any of the areas in the previous question please describe your experience. If you selected "None of the above" please record N/A.
12
This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
13
Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00045
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 01/07/2025
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Max Number of Applicants: 150
Definition
Come join our team as a part-time Library Clerk I in the Library Services Department!
Currently, there is one part-time position available, which will report to the Mariners Branch Library.
Selection Components:
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on January 21, 2025, OR until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Please apply immediately as the recruitment may close at anytime. The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam.
- Online Exam: Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 30,2025. Top scoring applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 06,2025. 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 position is part of the part-time Library Clerk Series which includes: Library Clerk I, Library Clerk II and Senior Library Clerk.
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 for a detailed description of essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the for a detailed description of 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, but previous experience in a customer service setting and/or clerical experience is preferred.
Education:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
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 may be 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
02
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
Do you possess any clerical work experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Please describe your clerical work experience (if no experience, type N/A).
05
Do you possess any customer service work experience?
- Yes
- No
06
Please describe your customer service work experience (if no experience, type N/A):
07
Do you possess any professional library experience?
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your professional library experience (if no experience, type N/A).
09
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
10
Please indicate which field(s) you possess work experience. Select all that apply.
- Greeting patrons
- Answering phones
- Cash handling
- Data entry
- Following policies/procedures
- None of the above
11
If you selected any of the areas in the previous question please describe your experience. If you selected "None of the above" please record N/A.
12
This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
13
Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question