Assistant Library Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of an assigned supervisor, the Assistant Library Technician performs primarily service-oriented tasks in the Adult, Youth, Circulation, or Branch Services divisions. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees, or special projects.

The Assistant Library Technician position is an Individual Contributor role that provides individualized customer service, programming, access to resources and information. Their role enables the community to explore and use free and accessible resources to build knowledge for a better life.

IMPORTANT

• The Assistant Library Technician is a limited-service position that is scheduled up to 19 work-hours per week and is not benefit-eligible. This position may be required to work weekends, evenings, and on-call shifts.  

• Positions assigned to the Santa Maria Main Library may be assigned to work on the Library's Bookmobile vehicle and may be tasked to operate the Bookmobile vehicle on an as-needed basis. (See the Conditions of Employment Section below)

1. Online application
2. Up-to-date resume

DUTIES:

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization.  This position:

• Assists the public with selecting and locating collection items and with information needs including obtaining a library card, circulating materials, accessing e-materials, using the catalog, and providing basic instruction on how to use library resources such as computers, printers, and copiers.
• Assists children with studying and completing homework assignments, oversees daily homework activities in the Homework Center.
• Responds to telephone inquiries, handles requests for study room use, keeps and reports use statistics, and conducts library tours and programming.
• Shelves materials and maintains in-house databases and files, such as digital newspapers.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the department director.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Individual Contributor:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the following core competencies identified by the organization to be essential and listed in order of importance (click the  hyper link to see the full definition Individual Contributor Competencies):

• Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented, share resources, respond to requests, and support a spirit of cooperative effort.
• Customer Orientation - Effective performers are in touch with community needs and review the organization through the eyes of Santa Maria residents. They go out of their way to anticipate needs. 
• Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly, take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
• Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange and the competitive advantage it brings. They actively seek information from a variety of sources  and  disseminate  it  in  a variety  of  ways.  They  use  modern  technologies  to  access  and circulate information, even across great distances. They take responsibility for ensuring that their people have the current and accurate information needed for success.
• Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They do not wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen. 
• Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances, and demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation.
• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, public works, planning, information technology, human resources, etc.), and remain current in their area of expertise.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment.
• Learning Agility - Effective performers continuously seek new knowledge, are curious, learn quickly, and use new information effectively.
• Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and are ambitious and passionate about their role. They have stamina and endurance to maintain a fast pace.

• Requires completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.
• The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
• May require completion of a pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the City.
• Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Before an offer of employment is extended, applicants must pass a live scan screening.
• Library employees are required to follow both City and Library policies. One Library policy is that Library employees must keep their library accounts in good standing. An applicant's library account will be verified before an offer of employment is extended.
• Positions assigned to the Santa Maria Main Library must:
  • Possess a valid and appropriate Driver's License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business. 

SELECTION PROCESS:

The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through the application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment. The oral panel will recommend the most qualified candidates to Eligibility List from where the new Recreation Coordinator may be selected. The Eligibility List will be established for future vacancies.