Librarian I - (32 Hour)

Salary : $55,116.00 - $73,884.00 Annually
Location : City of Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Part Time Benefited
Job Number: 24-76
Department: Library
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: 2/2/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for current and future vacancies for the position of Librarian I - 32 Hour (Lunch at the Library). There is currently one vacancy in the Oceanside Public Library.
This 32-hours-per-week, part-time benefitted Librarian I position is funded by a California state grant for a limited period of employment,for approximately 12 months.There is no City funding appropriated to continue this position following expenditure of grant funds.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, organized, creative, have excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with the community. This position will work specifically with the grant-funded Lunch at the Library program, under supervision of a Senior Librarian and the Principal Librarian for Youth Services. Duties for the purpose of the grant project will include: coordinating and overseeing Lunch at the Library efforts within the Library and at pop-up sites; strengthening partnerships with community organizations and schools; attending outreach events; hiring, scheduling, and supervising Lunch at the Library interns; creating publicity materials for Lunch at the Library and leading the strategic awareness campaign; joining local food coalitions and attending meetings geared towards food recovery and sustainability; and purchasing materials to support the Lunch at the Library program.
Examples of Duties
The Librarian I performs a full range of public service functions and duties in person and electronically or via telecommunications, including, but not limited to: provides reference and readers' advisory services; evaluates patrons' needs; answers reference and information questions utilizing appropriate sources; assists patrons in locating books and materials; assists patrons in successfully using library resources; develops subject expertise; evaluates and maintains collections in assigned subject and format areas; recommends books and other materials for purchase; monitors assigned budget; evaluates collection to weed outdated, unused, and (for physical items) worn-out materials in the collection; reviews books and materials; compiles online book lists and other user aids; develops specialized library programs or provides specialized services to identified library constituencies; participates in coordinating and implementing special projects as assigned; participates in the cataloging and classification of material, represents the Library in cooperative relations with other agencies; performs community outreach; speaks to school and community groups regarding library services and resources; gives book talks; organizes story hours and other performances or public presentations; prepares electronic or other forms of press releases, publicity, newsletters, displays, and exhibits to publicize and promote programs, events, and activities for assigned area of responsibility; presents library orientations and gives library tours and service talks; assists in developing, modifying and evaluating library procedures; informs users regarding Library policies and procedures; provides staff assistance to Library management staff; participates in maintaining records; prepares and presents reports and other necessary correspondence as required; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library science; may represent library on professional committees as assigned; may supervise, train, and evaluate paraprofessional and clerical personnel and volunteers; may arrange employee work schedules; may be in charge of library operations during assigned times, including evenings and weekends; and may work at branch libraries or on the Bookmobiles.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Professional principles, methods, materials, and practices utilized in public libraries.
• Basic reference sources and methods and other information-acquisition methods.
• Basic cataloging and classification systems.
• Basic collection development principles and strategies as well as tools for selection.
• Basic library automation systems and trends.
• Basic Internet usage, structure, content creation and management, and communication skills, and various on-line systems.
• Basic understanding of computer operations in libraries, including business application suites, audiovisual applications, database management, circulation systems, online catalogs, reference databases, and search strategies.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Public relations principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Learn to perform the full range of professional and technical library tasks.
• Learn, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
• Learn and interpret library policies, procedures, and objectives to staff, community groups, and the general public.
• Learn to operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical, acquisition, and circulation data systems.
• Give clear information to the public and to support staff.
• Conduct accurate and thorough research in accordance with time available and user needs.
• Provide recommendations for acquisition of new library materials and supplies.
• Assist Library patrons in response to reference and directional Library questions.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including hardware for computing, imaging, printing and transmitting material.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training
Experience: Some technical or professional level experience in a library is desirable.
Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university supplemented by a minimum of 9 semester units or 12 quarter units of graduate library science coursework from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science is highly desirable.
Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) language ability is highly desirable.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions: Library environment; extensive public contact.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, working in a library setting, and operating office equipment; visual acuity to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents; speaking and hearing to exchange information. Must possess the physical strength and flexibility to bend, squat, kneel, push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds (books, disks, etc.) and reach above shoulder level.
Special Conditions: Positions may require working some weekend and evening hours; may be required to adjust work schedule to meet library needs.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral exam, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job-related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain valid for a minimum of six months.
NOTE: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination. Drug screening may be required.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Oceanside City Employees' Association
Benefit Summary
The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

• Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details.
• Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
• Survivor Continuation option

Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options

• Buy additional Service Retirement Credit prior to membership
• Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
• Buy additional Military Service Credit

Health Insurance
Medical/Vision: (90 Day Wait)

• Kaiser plan provided through Teamster Medical Trust. For more information please contact #877-214-8928

Dental: (First of the Month following hire)

• Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
• Delta Care USA (DHMO)

Pre-Tax Benefits
Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.

• Available to all members of your household
• 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
• Self-service support online or by phone

Disability and Life Insurances
The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D Voya premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:

• First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
• Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
• All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used

Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability

Life and AD&D Insurance:

• 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life and AD&D

Voluntary Benefits
Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya:

• Premiums are determined by age
• Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
• Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
• Dependent coverage up to $10,000

Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:

• Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
• Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $2,850
• Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000

Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square:

• 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $22,500 for 2023; over age 50 may contribute an additional $7,500
• Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $6,500; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000

Hyatt Legal

• Telephone and office consultations are avialable for an unlimited number fo personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.

GotZoom Student Loan Relief

• Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.

ScholarShare 529

• An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.

Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Leave Benefits
Vacation:
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours
16 + years: 8.19
Maximum accrual:

• 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
• 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after

Holidays:

• New Years' Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year

Sick Leave:
Accrual: 12 days per year
Max accrual: Unlimited
Annual Sick Leave Pay Off:
Each calendar year an employee may elect to receive a 50% payment in lieu of accrued sick leave provided such employee has used 3 work days (maximum of 36 hours) or less of sick leave during the calendar year and has a minimum of 100 hours in their sick leave bank prior to the cash out request.
Sick Leave pay off at separation:

• Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates

Bereavement Leave:

• Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
• Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval

Certification Pay
The City will provide certification pay up to $0.87 per hour for employees utilizing designated certifications in the performance of their duties.
Bilingual and Notary Pay
Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees
Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees
Uniforms
The City will provide uniforms for any employee required by the C...