Library Assistant II
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Description
The City of Monterey Public Library currently has one (1) full time Library Assistant II vacancy in the Readers Services Section. This position coordinates Bookmobile Services including planning and implementing children's programs, and provides reference, readers' advisory, and circulation assistance at a busy public desk. To be successful in this position, the candidate must possess strong administrative skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment involving heavy customer service and must have the ability to work effectively under pressure. Spanish language fluency is desirable.
Application Process
A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate may be required to successfully pass a physical exam including a drug screen, a Livescan fingerprint background check, and a reference check. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.
Candidates who successfully complete all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list is active for 12-months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions determined to have similar duties and requirements.
*A cover letter is required to be attached with your application. Failure to attach and submit a cover letter with your application may result in disqualification from this recruitment process.*
The Position
Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled clerical and technical duties using specialized library computer systems and procedures, supervises part-time staff, coordinates subprograms and projects, assists customers at one or more public service location(s).
Examples of Duties
- Performs a full range of duties associated with the circulation of library materials to the public including but not limited to: computer-based check out and check in, entry and maintenance of customer accounts, cash register transactions, and skilled customer service in the Library and/or on the Bookmobile.
- Plans, coordinates and oversees Readers Services activities and projects such as desk schedules, bookmobile and outreach services, organization and maintenance of circulating collections, and holds.
- Drives Bookmobile or other vehicles to service locations.
- Orders supplies and monitors expenditures.
- Maintains procedures manuals.
- Supervises part-time Library Pages, Library Assistants, and volunteers.
- Prepares narrative and statistical reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school plus two years of customer service and/or advanced clerical experience.
- Library and/or supervisory experience preferred
Supplemental Info
Knowledge of:
- Library mission and services.
- Office technologies and computer applications.
- Customer service and supervisory skills.
Ability to:
- Acquire an in-depth knowledge of assigned subprogram(s).
- Learn and apply specialized Library policies, procedures, methods, and computer applications.
- Work without close supervision.
- Schedule, organize, and innovate.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
- Perform light physical activity; handle materials, boxes, tools and equipment; lift up to 30 lbs.
- Walk or stand continually 4+ hours