Assistant Library Technician

Salary: $16.75 - $18.47 Hourly
Location : Santa Maria, CA
Job Type: Limited Service
Job Number: FY 23-00017
Department: Library
Division: Library - Main
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023 8:00 AM Pacific
OPPORTUNITY
Opening Date: 12/1/2023
Closing Date: 12/26/2023, 8:00 a.m.
Interview Date: 1/9/2024
Start Date: TBD
Vacancies:
Three vacancies at the Main Library
One vacancy at the Guadalupe Branch Library
Under general direction of assigned supervisor, performs primarily service-oriented tasks in the Adult, Youth, Circulation, or Extension Services divisions. This may also be an on call and as needed substitute position. Works evening and weekend shifts in rotation. This classification works 19 hours per week. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees, or special projects.
The Assistant Library Technician position is an Individual Contributor role that provides individualized customer service, programming, access to resources and information. Their role enables the community to explore and use free and accessible resources to build knowledge for a better life.
DUTIES
These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. This position:

• Assists the public with selecting and locating collection items and with information needs including obtaining a library card, circulating materials, accessing e-materials, using the catalog, and providing basic instruction on how to use library resources such as computers, microfilm, and copier.
  
• Assists children with studying and completing homework assignments, oversees daily homework activities in the Homework Center.
  
• Responds to telephone inquiries, handles requests for study room use, keeps and reports use statistics, and conducts library tours and programming.
  
• Shelves materials and maintains in-house databases and files, such as digital newspapers.
  
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the department director.
  
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
  
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
  
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally, previous experience working in a library; and
• Currently enrolled college/university student or have graduated from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree or higher.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Desired:
  • Experience using online library catalogs and electronic resources.
  • For Youth Services position, working with children in an instructional environment.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English.

Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:

• Public library role and municipal operations; library cataloging systems.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
• Use computer and other office equipment effectively.

Desired licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment.

Possession of a valid and appropriate Driver License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business.

Requires completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.

The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

May require completion of a pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the City.

Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Individual Contributor:
Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the hyper link to see the full definition ):

• Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs.
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
Assistant Library Technician
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:
Due upon application:
• Résumé
SELECTION PROCESS
The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment. An oral interview date is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The oral board will recommend a limited number of candidates to the eligibility list from which the new Assistant Library Technician may be selected. This recruitment may also establish an eligibility list for future Assistant Library Technician openings.
Prior to an offer of employment, applicants must pass a live scan.
Library employees are required to follow both City and Library policies. One such policy requires Library employees to keep their library accounts in good standing as a condition of employment. Library accounts will be verified before an offer of employment will be made.
Not applicable.
01
Do you have your Associates (AA) Degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have experience working in a library?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered yes, please explain.
04
Are you able to work evenings?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you able to work on weekends including Sunday?

• Yes
• No

06
At which library location or locations are you interested in working?

• Santa Maria (main)
• Orcutt
• Guadalupe
• Los Alamos
• Cuyama
• Bookmobile
• Substitute for any location

Required Question