County of San Bernardino
Library Assistant
SALARY
$13.13 - $18.00 Hourly
$2,275.87 - $3,120.00 Monthly
$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
SALARY
$13.13 - $18.00 Hourly
$2,275.87 - $3,120.00 Monthly
$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 EMPLOYMENTWork 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.
- Employer
- County of San Bernardino
- Phone
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(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711 - Website
- http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs
- Address
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157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
- Employer
- County of San Bernardino
- Phone
- (909) 387-8304
- Website
- http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs
- Address
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157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
- Library Assistant Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- 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.
- * QUESTION 2
- 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.)
- QUESTION 3
- GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY: My second choice is: (Check ONE only.)
- QUESTION 4
- GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY: My third choice is: (Check ONE only.)
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you possess at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework?
- QUESTION 6
- 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.
- * QUESTION 7
- Customer Service Experience: Indicate your experience serving both youth and/or adults in a library, retail, office, or educational environment.
- * QUESTION 8
- Automated Systems/Cash Handling Experience: Indicate areas where you have at least 6 months of automated systems/cash handling experience:
- * QUESTION 9
- 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.
- * Required Question