Job Description

Location

901 Civic Campus Way South San Francisco, 94080

Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Library Clerk - Casual/Hourly Positionwith the City of South San Francisco.This is a non-benefited, part-time/hourly position. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. 

Hourly Rate:$20.92 - $25.43 per hour

The Department

The Library department is comprised of three service areas: The Main Library, Grand Avenue Branch, and Literacy Services at Project Read and Community Learning Center. The Library department is actively committed to providing the best possible combination of library materials and services to meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of our multicultural community, in a professional manner, with a human touch.

The Position

The Library Clerk position available is an hourly, non-benefited, temporary assignment which operates out of the Main Library and may also include shifts at the Grand Avenue Branch Library.  The Library Clerk will assist patrons in the library while working on a busy customer service desk. Hours may vary. The Library is open seven days a week, sometimes until 8:00 p.m. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends/holidays.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can be a team leader and accept guidance from supervising staff; is highly organized; can integrate computers as a learning tool; possesses knowledge of strategies for motivating children in a creative learning process; and has experience integrating and supervising volunteers.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs typical service desk duties including but not limited to patron registration and account management, checking in/out materials, utilization of self-check equipment, assisting patrons with fines and fees payments and placing reserves, answering patron questions and requests.
• Assists patrons in using and locating library materials and equipment; explains library services, rules, and procedures.
• Shelves library materials.
• Assists patrons with computer and technology use and troubleshoots basic computer and MakerSpace equipment problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience: One year of experience involving customer service
• Training: High School Diploma or the equivalent

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants will be required to submit the following items:

• City application
• Resume
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification

Special Instructions

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. Reference Check
2. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.  

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(650)829-3860

Contact email: 

ssfpladm@plsinfo.org

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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