Library Assistant - P/t

Job Description:

Library Assistant - P/t

Description

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.

Benefits

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.

Salary:

$25.70 - $37.93 Hourly