What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant II position at City of San Diego?
See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
• Library Assistant III
Library Assistant II positions perform a variety of journey-level library-related clerical duties; answer routine questions regarding the collections, facilities, policies, and procedures; register new library cards and resolve account issues; request materials from other libraries; conduct patron training on electronic technologies; assist patrons with the use of the automated library catalog, public computers, photocopier, and self-checkout equipment; order supplies; process mail; receive and process new materials; complete daily cash register reports; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25
- Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Work schedules may include evenings and weekends.
- The list established for these positions may be used to fill full-time and half-time vacancies.
- Some Library Assistant II employees may be assigned to one or more branches within the Library Department.
- Library Assistant II employees may be required to grasp, carry, and lift books or book totes weighing up to 50 pounds; bend; reach overhead to heights of 80 inches with the assistance of a step stool; and stand for long periods of time.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
- Successful completion of a Community College Certificate in Library Technology.
- Completion of a minimum of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
- One year of full-time clerical and/or customer service experience.
NOTES:
- Volunteer and internship experience can be qualifying if you have performed clerical and/or customer service duties (experience must be confirmed and documented).
- City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIREABLE:
- Basic computer and technological skills.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of transcripts or certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- Proof of documented experience, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Salary : $43,347 - $52,437
