Salary: $17.21 - $23.06 Hourly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 24/25-00022
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 10/02/2024
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Definition Come join our team as a part-time Library Page!
Watch our video to see what it is like to work for the City of Newport Beach!
Currently there are multiple part time vacancies.
These positions work a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the Library.
The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Central Library, Balboa, Corona del Mar, and Mariners branches.
Selection Components Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on October 16, 2024 OR until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first.
Qualified applicants will be invited to an online exam.
Online Exam: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 21, 2024.
Top scoring applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024.
Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future part-time vacancies as they occur.
Career Path: This is the entry-level position in the Library series.
The career path for this position includes: Library Clerk I, Library Clerk II, and Senior Library Clerk.
Essential Duties
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Qualifications
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Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required, but previous clerical experience preferred.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the tenth grade.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.
The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department.
The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application.
Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position.
The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
This position is Part-time/Seasonal and is provided the following minimum benefits:
Part-time employees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) beginning on their first day of employment.
The total defined contribution to the plan is 7.5% of your compensation of which the City pays 3.75%.
The City does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
Your benefits may be reduced if you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary.
Medicare: Federal mandate requires all employees hired or rehired by any government agency on or after April 1, 1986 to participate in Medicare.
The City matches the employee's Medicare contribution, which is 1.45% of salary.
Enrollment and deduction amounts are subject to change based on negotiated terms and additional laws.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met.
Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected.
A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions.
This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
Yes, I acknowledge No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
Yes No
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Do you have any experience working or volunteering in a library?
Yes No
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Please describe your experience working or volunteering in a library (if no experience, type N/A).
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Do you have any clerical work experience?
Yes No
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Please describe your clerical work experience (if no experience, type N/A).
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Do you have any customer service experience?
Yes No
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Please describe your customer service experience (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please select the highest level of education you possess: Equivalent to completion of the tenth grade. High school diploma or GED Some college or certificate(s) Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Advanced degree None of the above
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Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?
Yes No I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record.
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This position requires the ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds, reach above the shoulder, and bend and stoop to shelve materials.
Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes No
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The Library Page position may be required to work interchangeably at the Central Library, Balboa, Corona del Mar, and/or Mariners branches.
Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes No
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This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes No
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact information for three professional references below.
Required Question