DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (Entry, Journey, Experienced) - LIBRARY SERVICES

City of Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach, California United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 16, 2024
  • Salary: $17.41 - $29.63 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Library Services
  • Job Description

    Description

    Hours worked per week may vary

    This is an excellent part-time job opportunity for an individual to provide staff support and customer service to patrons of the City of Huntington Beach libraries within the Community & Library Services Department. The Library Services Division includes Administration, Adult/Technical Services, and Children's/Branch/Media. The current vacancies are at the Central Library, Murphy and Main Street Branches.

    The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people. The incumbent should have flexibility to be scheduled for Saturday and/or Sunday shifts.

    Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close as soon as the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.

    This is a Non-Perm, Part-Time position.

    Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

    Examples of Essential Duties

    • Provides guidance and assistance to patrons regarding general and specific information about the library, library programs, and library resources.
    • Issues library cards, explains library policies, and assists patrons with accounts.
    • Performs and/or oversees routine tasks, utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office, database and/or integrated library systems.
    • Assists patrons in using library computers, software, and equipment and inform and educate patrons in the use of new technology.
    • Support library programming as needed.
    • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

    Note: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge of
    Library terminology, methods, materials and practices; basic library reference tools and their use; classification systems; library procedures relating to circulation of library materials; basic computer and technology skills

    Ability to
    Bilingual Spanish/English desirable.

    Experience and Education: The equivalent of a high school diploma is required. Education, training, or experience equivalent to three years related experience with demonstrated technical skills.

    License : By time of appointment, must have a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.

    APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
    • Application Review
    • Department Interview
    • Selection Process
    • Background Investigation
    • Appointment
    Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

    Supplemental Information

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS

    Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

    The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

    PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

    CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

    NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Huntington Beach
    • City of Huntington Beach

    THE COMMUNITY

    The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.

    Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.

    The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.

    There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.

    There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.

    THE CITY GOVERNMENT

    Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.

    The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.

    The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.

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