Library Assistant III

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

•   Library Assistant II

Library Assistant III positions perform a variety of paraprofessional library and clerical work in a branch library or a section of the Central Library; assist and instruct patrons in using library resources and facilities; explain library policies and rules; locate materials; research and answer the more routine reference questions; provide children's services and conduct patron training classes; assist in the management of branch or section operations; maintain collections such as pamphlets, pictures, government documents, and map files; register patrons using the integrated library system; collect money; perform data entry and computer searches; lead the work of Library Assistant I/Library Assistant II positions and volunteers; assist with public programs and promotions; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

4% effective 7/1/24 

2% effective 1/1/25 

5% effective 7/1/25  

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

• The list established for these positions may be used to fill full-time and half-time vacancies.

• Work schedules may include evenings and weekends.

• Some Library Assistant III employees may be assigned to one or more branches within the Library Department.

• Library Assistant III employees may be required to grasp, carry, and lift books or book totes weighing up to 30 pounds; bend; reach overhead to heights of 80 inches with the assistance of a step stool; and stand for long periods of time.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

• Successful completion of a Community College Certificate in Library Technology.

• Associate degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 60 semester/90 quarter units).

• Two years of full-time paraprofessional library experience, which MUST include assisting patrons in locating information, books, and articles by using reference materials, indexes, and electronic resources; and answering questions regarding the use and services of the library.

NOTES:

• Library Assistant I, Library Page, and Library volunteer experience is NOT qualifying unless you have performed the duties as specified above in option 3 (experience must be confirmed and documented).

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): 

• Proof of degree/transcripts or certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

• Proof of documented experience, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 1 - June 21, 2024 (New Recruitment Date)