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<div>JOB THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 
The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for a Library Assistant position to provide service at Civic Center or Mission Branch Libraries, at the mobile library vehicles&rsquo; stops, at outreach events, or at other locations as needed. When assigned, the position will drive and work out of a mobile library up to 32 feet in size or vehicles of similar or smaller size, assist the public, and provide library materials and services, in community neighborhoods and at outreach events, schools and special events throughout Oceanside. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, be comfortable with driving oversized vehicles, and have bilingual (English/Spanish) ability. 
This is a 32-hour per week, part-time benefited position. 
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<ul><li>Performs technical and public service paraprofessional duties in support of various sections withinthe Library, using the Library's integrated automated system and any other tools or resources needed</li><li>
Explains library policies and procedures</li><li>
As a lead worker, attends to any disruptions or disturbances in the library with confidence and using excellent communicative skills</li><li>
Performs a variety of paraprofessional duties</li><li>
Reviews work methods and recommend improvements</li><li>
As assigned, plans, organizes, assigns, and provides lead supervision to a small group of library personnel and volunteers</li></ul> 
Also may be assigned:<ul><li>
Plans work schedules</li><li>
Conducts on-the-job training for new library personnel</li><li>
Assists in tasks related to the library materials collection</li><li>
Provides general and specialized library assistance to patrons in person or by other communications including phone, email or other electronic means</li><li>
Maintains current and accurate library catalog and circulation data base records</li><li>
Assists the public in meeting their educational, informational, and recreational needs at the library</li><li>
Assists customers with online and application access and ensures their technical needs are met</li><li>
Answers general reference and information questions and provides reader's advisory services to the public</li><li>
Participates in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, activities, and exhibits at library, community or outreach locations</li><li>
Monitors assigned collection of materials</li><li>
Evaluates materials</li><li>
Recommends withdrawals and additions to an assigned collection and perform these tasks on approval by professional staff</li><li>
Conducts library tours</li><li>
Assists in publicizing all aspects of library service, including via social media</li><li>
Conducts surveys, compiles statistics, and writes reports</li><li>
Works at any Library location, including Mission Branch or Civic Center Library, mobile libraries or offsite/outreach locations as needed</li></ul> 
When assigned to a bookmobile:<ul><li>
Supervises the overall maintenance of the bookmobile</li><li>
Oversees and performs inspections on the bookmobile ensuring proper operation and condition of lights, tires, windshield, and related items</li><li>
Checks fluid level in engine and generators</li><li>
Fuels bookmobile; vacuums and cleans inside of bookmobile</li><li>
Drives book mobile to and from daily scheduled stops</li><li>
Checks books out to patrons using computer</li><li>
Checks in and shelves books</li><li>
Periodically checks shelves to ensure that books are in proper order</li><li>
Registers patrons including data entry into the computer system</li><li>
Helps patrons locate books on shelves</li><li>
Searches for books on the computer</li><li>
Places hold on books for patrons</li><li>
Turns books in to the Central Library for mending or repair</li><li>
Loads and unloads books</li><li>
Secures supplies for bookmobile</li><li>
Works on the circulation desk and performs paraprofessional duties in the Central Library and other branches as assigned.</li></ul> 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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.</div>

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