What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARY ASSISTANT - P/T position at City of Newport Beach, CA?
Definition
The City of Newport Beach is seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientated individual to join the team as a Library Assistant for the Library Services Department. Currently, there is one part-time vacancy at the Balboa Branch with a focus on Children's Services. Customer service experience is highly desirable for this role.
SELECTION COMPONENTS:
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review date of Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or at 150 applications - whichever comes first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. In order for the application package to be considered complete, candidates are required to attach a resume to their online application.
- Online Exam: The most qualified applicants will be invited to take an online exam. This exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 20, 2025.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 29, 2025. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur in the Central Library, Balboa, Corona del Mar, and Mariners branches.
Career Path:
Schedule:
This position works a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week including days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the Library.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required. Library experience preferred.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
Part-time employees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) beginning on their first day of employment. The total defined contribution to the plan is 7.5% of your compensation of which the City pays 3.75%. The City does not participate in the federal Social Security program. Your benefits may be reduced if you work for an employer who does not withhold Social Security taxes from your salary.
Medicare: Federal mandate requires all employees hired or rehired by any government agency on or after April 1, 1986 to participate in Medicare. The City matches the employee's Medicare contribution, which is 1.45% of salary. Enrollment and deduction amounts are subject to change based on negotiated terms and additional laws.