Posting number: PG112-1026
Department: Community and Library Services Department
Job classification: Part Time / Temporary Positions in Pay Range 104
Posting type: Open
Categories: Library, Miscellaneous
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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, Public and Information Services, Programs and Youth Services, Technology and Collection Management, Outreach and Training Services, and Facilities. This position will be located at the Central Library.
The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.
Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends, with the possibility of daytime shifts. Hours may vary based on library needs and are scheduled within the following operating hours: Monday: 1–9 p.m. | Tuesday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Friday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sunday: 12–5 p.m.
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.
Sorts and shelves a variety of material, including books, DVD's, CD's, magazines and newspapers; checks in material electronically; interacts with the public to answer and refer patron inquiries; provide outstanding customer service while assisting patrons in locating books and materials; assists patrons with using the self-checkout and return stations; pushes heavy carts and book bins; inspects and repairs damaged books and magazines; performs other related duties.
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.
Education/Experience: Requires some high school and previous experience or related training.
Ability to: Learn basic library services and functions; follow oral and written instructions; read and file alphanumeric characters; reach overhead, bend, and stoop to shelve materials; lift up to 25 pounds; push loaded book carts and book bins; and work both as part of a team and independently, as needed.
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.
Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
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.
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 11 major departments, including Administrative Services, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community & Library Services, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works.
The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million
