Library Assistant



Job Details

Library Assistant
Employer

County of San Bernardino

Salary

$27,310.40 - $37,440.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

18-12129-01

Department

Library

Opening Date

12/30/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

The Job

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE: 3.0% Effective July 21, 2018


 
The County Library System is recruiting for Library Assistants who are prepared to work in a highly-interactive and fast-paced customer service environment.  Library Assistants have responsibility for implementing system-wide programs in the areas of youth, adult, literacy, volunteer, and/or technology.  Library Assistants will also provide reference services and circulation services, including backroom operations and shelving books. 

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County. The Library System has 32 branches located in the cities of: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Bloomington, Chino, Chino Hills, Crestline, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Highland, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, Loma Linda, Lucerne Valley, Mentone, Montclair, Muscoy, Needles, Phelan, Rialto, Running Springs, San Bernardino (Administration), Twentynine Palms, Wrightwood, Yucaipa, and Yucca Valley.
 
For more detailed information, view the Library Assistant job description.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Work Schedule: Most positions are part-time and are scheduled for up to 38 hours per two-week pay period; weekend and evening work is required; employees receive pro-rated vacation, holiday and sick leave based upon the total number of scheduled hours. Retirement and health benefits are not provided. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill any full-time vacancies as they occur. 
Work Location: Employees work various schedules and at various branch locations depending on the need of the County Library System.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements of the position include the following: frequent reaching and bending; continuous walking and standing; continuous pushing and pulling; constant lifting of materials and books up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting up to 75 lbs. 
TB Test: Positions at the following branches must pass a TB screening - Cal Aero Preserve Academy (Chino), Carter (Fontana), Kaiser (Fontana), and Summit (Fontana).
 

Minimum Requirements

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application, if the applicant does not possess at least an Associate's degree; unofficial legible copies of transcripts are acceptable.
 
-AND-
 
Experience: Six (6) months of experience in a customer service related industry, such as a library, retail store, restaurant, etc., which involved substantial in-person public contact; working directly with the general public on a constant basis; responding to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and services. Experience must be clearly described on the application.
 
*Note: Clerical/office experience, or customer service experience obtained in a call-center are not considered qualifying.
 

Desired Qualifications

The Library System values employees who enjoy working in a high-demand, fast-paced customer service environment with a diverse population of patrons. Experience using computers and cash handling skills are highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and/or Resume and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at www.sbcounty.gov/hr/Benefits_Home.aspx.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

01
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application, resume, and the Supplemental Questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question on the work history section of your application and attach a resume for further review of your education and experience.
  • I have read and understand the above statements.
02
GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY: Library Assistant positions exist at all 32 locations in the County Library System. Indicate where you are willing to accept a job. It is to your advantage to make three different choices. Job offers will be made in the order of your preference. Failure to accept a job in a location selected will result in removal from the eligibility list. It is your responsibility to keep Human Resources informed of any changes to your address, phone number and availability status. My first choice is: (Check ONE only.)
  • Adelanto
  • Apple Valley
  • Barstow
  • Big Bear Lake
  • Bloomington
  • Chino
  • Chino Hills
  • Crestline
  • Fontana
  • Grand Terrace
  • Hesperia
  • Highland
  • Joshua Tree
  • Lake Arrowhead
  • Loma Linda
  • Lucerne Valley
  • Mentone
  • Montclair
  • Muscoy
  • Needles
  • Phelan
  • Rialto
  • Running Springs
  • Twentynine Palms
  • Wrightwood
  • Yucaipa
  • Yucca Valley
03
GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY: My second choice is: (Check ONE only.)
  • Adelanto
  • Apple Valley
  • Barstow
  • Big Bear Lake
  • Bloomington
  • Chino
  • Chino Hills
  • Crestline
  • Fontana
  • Grand Terrace
  • Hesperia
  • Highland
  • Joshua Tree
  • Lake Arrowhead
  • Loma Linda
  • Lucerne Valley
  • Mentone
  • Montclair
  • Muscoy
  • Needles
  • Phelan
  • Rialto
  • Running Springs
  • Twentynine Palms
  • Wrightwood
  • Yucaipa
  • Yucca Valley
04
GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY: My third choice is: (Check ONE only.)
  • Adelanto
  • Apple Valley
  • Barstow
  • Big Bear Lake
  • Bloomington
  • Chino
  • Chino Hills
  • Crestline
  • Fontana
  • Grand Terrace
  • Hesperia
  • Highland
  • Joshua Tree
  • Lake Arrowhead
  • Loma Linda
  • Lucerne Valley
  • Mentone
  • Montclair
  • Muscoy
  • Needles
  • Phelan
  • Rialto
  • Running Springs
  • Twentynine Palms
  • Wrightwood
  • Yucaipa
  • Yucca Valley
05
Do you possess at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework?
  • Yes
  • No
06
List of Coursework: Specify School, Course Title, Course Number, the number of semester/quarter units, or class hours completed. If you possess an Associate or higher level degree, indicate here as well as in the education section of the Application. Example: SBVC, English Grammar, English 100, 3 semester units.
07
Customer Service Experience: Indicate your experience serving both youth and/or adults in a library, retail, office, or educational environment.
  • One or more years customer service experience
  • 6-12 months customer service experience
  • 0-6 months customer service experience
  • None of the Above
08
Automated Systems/Cash Handling Experience: Indicate areas where you have at least 6 months of automated systems/cash handling experience:
  • Collecting Cash
  • Making Change
  • Reconciling Cash Drawer
  • Monthly Cash Statements
  • Automated Cash Handling Programs
  • None of the Above
09
I understand that I cannot update my application once I have submitted it. Therefore, I have completed all sections and provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer in the employment history section of the application.
  • I understand.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711

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