Library Assistant II (Full-time and Part-time Positions) Job at City of Santa Cr

Salary : $51,156.00 - $71,988.00 Annually

Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 25-059

Department : Library

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants : 100

The Position

The current vacancies are for Library Assistant II for the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. The current vacancies are 1) a full-time position with full benefits working 40 hours per week at the Downtown Branch 2) a part-time position with pro-rated benefits working 20 hours per week at the Downtown Branch, 3) a part-time position with pro-rated benefits working 30 hours per week at the Downtown Branch, 4) a part-time position with pro-rated benefits working 20 hours per week at the Boulder Creek branch.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill other part-time andfull-time Library Assistant II vacancies in any branch throughout the Library System during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Under supervision, the Library Assistant II provides a wide variety of basic public, technical, and clerical services including circulation services, information and ready-reference service, reader's advisory, presentation of programs, collection management services, and administrative support.

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries consist of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. Click here to read about the Santa Cruz Public Library System including branch locations or

Recruitment #25-059

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS :

The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• This recruitment will close upon receipt of 100 applications, or at 5 : 00 pm PST on Thursday 03 / 13 / 2025, whichever occurs first, and this recruitment may close without notice.
• To apply, submit :
• Application - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online application process.
• Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
• Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment once all applications have been reviewed and interviews will be scheduled.

Typical Duties

May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires frequent sitting, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, repetitive use of hands, and pushing in the performance of daily activities. Crouching, grasping and twisting is required in the performance of weekly activities. Occasional climbing, kneeling, working overhead, pushing and pulling, and finger dexterity is required. The position requires near and far vision and normal hearing in the performance of daily activities. The need to lift up to 25 pounds on a daily basis and 35 pounds on an occasional basis is required.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following :

Education and Experience

Skills :

Abilities :

Licenses and Certificates

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Career Ladder

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7 / 14 / 18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See for salary practices.

UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

LEAVE

Vacation - 80 hours / year up to 5 years, 120 hours / year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours / year.

Sick - 12 days / year

Holidays - up to 11 days / year

Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).

Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life - City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan.

RETIREMENT

All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 / month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.

Your answers to the supplemental questions will help the screening panel determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and may make you more competitive in this recruitment. They will be utilized to help determine which candidates move forward in the process, so please be thorough with your answers. Any employers described here must be reflected in the Work History section of your application. Incomplete answers such as "see resume" may disqualify you from this recruitment. I understand that failure to thoroughly respond to the following questions may result in disqualification or my application may rank lower because of vague answers or minimal effort.

The Santa Cruz Public Library operates seven days a week, therefore this position may be required to work occasional weekends. I understand accept this requirement. (NOTE : A "no" response to this question will eliminate your application from consideration.)

This position requires 2 years customer service experience at a full-time capacity. (For example, if you work a job for one year at 20 hours a week, you will receive credit for 6 months.) Considering all of your jobs that might qualify, how much full-time customer service experience do you have?

Describe your customer service experience. Please be specific, stating your employer, job title, job duties, and duration of each experience. The employers described here must also be in the Work History section of the application in order to receive credit. If you do not have any customer service experience, please write "None."

The Library Assistant II job duties require you to be competent in computer, tablet, and smartphone operations and programs. Describe how you've used this type of technology. Personal usage examples will be considered, but experience using technology at your current or prior jobs may score higher during the competitive ranking process.

Please select the Library Assistant II position you are interested in :

Desirable Qualifications : Fluency in Spanish, an Asian Language, sign language, or previous library experience. Select all that apply :

Desirable Qualification : Describe any library work experience you have.

Required Question

Salary : $51,156 - $71,988