Job Description
Salary: $22.25 - $29.74 Hourly
Location : City of Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Part Time Benefited
Job Number: 25-135
Department: Library
Opening Date: 07/03/2025
Closing Date: 7/25/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Introduction THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for a Library Assistant position at Oceanside READS Learning Center, as part of the Library's Literacy program. This is a 32-hour per week, part-time benefited, provisional position, that is grant-funded annually by California Library Literacy Services funds appropriated by the City of Oceanside for the Literacy program, historically on an ongoing basis. This position is supervised by the Senior Librarian for Literacy Services.
This is a 32-hour per week, part-time benefited position.
Examples of Duties Duties for this position include providing customer service at the Oceanside READS Learning Center (as well as any other Library service or outreach location); serving as part of the team working on programs and services for adult literacy and English language learners; assisting Adult literacy learners / students / volunteer tutors / community members of all ages and backgrounds with assessments, intakes, or questions, in person or via email, phone or text; connecting them with appropriate materials, and providing basic literacy program information and referrals. Additional duties include assisting with document creation; coordinating and implementing education and enrichment programs; ongoing administrative support of the Literacy program, including scheduling, calendar event creation, and purchasing; provision of training as appropriate to tutors and Library staff; and developing new relationships with other community organizations by participating in community partner initiatives and network meetings.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: - Core library policies, procedures and administrative practices, including confidentiality of customer information, freedom of information, and intellectual freedom.
- Basic approaches to accomplishing Library or related tasks using software applications, coding or other computer skills, as well as integrated library systems.
- Library organization, principles, materials, practices, and common library terminology.
- Principles and practices used in the technical processing of materials in various formats.
- Cataloging, classification, and resources utilized in a library.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles and practices of lead supervision.
- Principles of business letter/email writing and basic report preparation.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as it relates to the performance of paraprofessional library tasks.
Ability to: - Perform paraprofessional library tasks, including participating in the development of educational, informational, cultural, and recreational library programs.
- Instruct, coordinate and schedule clerical library staff.
- Evaluate work methods and recommend improved procedures.
- Provide a high level of customer service in an often fast-paced, high demand environment.
- Solve problems quickly and with consideration of all people or circumstances involved.
- Interpret general library policies, procedures, and operation of facilities to the general public and staff, and resolve customer issues with these policies.
- Deal tactfully and efficiently with the public, exercising independent judgment.
- Apply software, automation, or related skills to internal or external customer service.
- Operate a variety of standard office hardware and software for imaging, printing, and transmitting material, and related tasks.
- Maintain and update accurate records and files.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Work independently and efficiently with attention to detail and organization.
- 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 : Six months' technical or professional level experience in a library; with some experience in a direct customer service role is highly desirable.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Additional education such as formal postsecondary courses, a professional certificate or Associate degree in Library/Information Technology; Communications, Education or Human Services; or Digital, E-commerce, or Software-related studies; or related fields; is highly desirable.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability is highly desirable.
Working Conditions and Selection Process 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, reach above shoulder level, kneel, push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds (books, media, equipment, etc.).
Special Conditions: Positions may require working weekend and evening hours; may be required to adjust work schedule to meet library needs.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Failure to provide all required application material will result in disqualification from the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral interview, and/or skills assessment to further evaluate job related qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on an Eligibility List and will remain eligible for employment consideration 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 ARE NOT 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 OF 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 - Part Time 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 The City contributes up to $322.50 per month towards:
Medical/Vision: (90 Day Wait)
- Kaiser Plan provided through Teamster Medical Trust. For more information please contact #877-214-8928
Dental: (First of Month Following Hire)
- Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
- Delta Care USA (DHMO)
The unused portion of the City contribution has no cash value.
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 Insurance The STD Voya premium is 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
Voluntary Benefits Benefits are employee paid.
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 ICMARC:
- 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 $6,000; 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.
Leave Benefits Vacation:
1-5 years:1 hour for every 26 hours worked
6 years:1 hour for every 23.63 hours worked
7 years:1 hour for every 21.66 hours worked
8 years: 1 hour for every 20 hours worked
9 years: 1 hour for every 18.57 hours worked
10-14 years: 1 hour for every 17.33 hours worked
15-19 years: 1 hour for every 13 hours worked
20 + years: 1 hour for every 10.40 hours worked
Maximum accrual:
- 200 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after
Holidays:
- 40 floating holiday hours per fiscal year
Bereavement Leave:
- Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
- Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval (if sick leave is available)
Sick Leave Accrual May accrue one (1) hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 24 hours per year. Newly hired employees cannot use these hours in the first 90 days of employment. Maximum accrual of 48 hours after 2 years.
Term of Compensation Plan Effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Describe your work experience in providing customer service to public libraries or similar organizations. Please include the length of time in months/years in which you have this experience.
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Describe your work experience planning and implementing educational programs or classes. Please include the length of time in months/years in which you have this experience.
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Describe your work experience as a lead worker. Please include the length of time in months/years in which you have this experience.
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Describe your experience working with individuals from diverse communities experiencing learning barriers. Please include the length of time in months/years in which you have this experience.
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Are you willing to work varying shifts, evenings and weekends?
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CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
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