Applications accepted until May 30, 2025
Written Exam: June 26, 2025
Oral Exam: TBD
Prequalification & Supplemental Questionnaires required with applications. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Resume are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.
DEFINITION
Library Assistant I: Under direct supervision, performs technical and clerical library work related to the variety of activities associated with the acquisition, processing and circulation of library materials and assistance to patrons in the use of materials, services and library computers. This class is distinguished from the Library Assistant II by performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the Library Assistant series.
Library Assistant II: Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of technical and clerical library work related to such activities as the acquisition, processing, cataloging, and circulation of library materials and assistance to patrons in the use of materials, services and computers. This is a full journey level position within the Library Assistant series and is distinguished from the Library Assistant I by the performance of the full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. Employees in this class may be assigned to work without direct supervision in a small branch and may be directed to provide technical and clerical supervision over less experienced staff.
Under the flexible staffing concept, Library Assistant II positions that become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Library Assistant I level for training purposes.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Library Assistant I’s work with an automated system to order, check out and receive materials, register patrons, and collect fees and fines; process and repair books and other library materials; assist in the maintenance of manual and automated files; answer routine inquires; assist patrons in using library computers and in locating print and non-print materials; perform routine clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and answering the telephone; assist with programming, displays, and special projects; may retrieve and shelve materials; and perform other related duties as required.
Library Assistant II’s may perform Library Assistant I duties but will also participate in the creation and maintenance of manual and automated files; assist in the preparation and processing of orders for library materials; catalog materials; compile data and prepare summary activity reports; answer basic reference questions, referring higher level or more complicated questions to appropriate staff; locate books and other materials using indexes and catalogs; assist in formulating and enforcing local library policies and procedures; troubleshoot and correct computer problems; may assign routine tasks and provide instruction to aides and pages; and perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:Library materials, services, and terminology; modern office procedures and methods including filing and use of personal computers; customer service skills; and basic business arithmetic at the Library Assistant I level. Library organization and familiarity with computer applications and automated library systems at the Library Assistant II level.
Ability to:Library Assistant I level: Learn basic library conventions, practices, and methods including the Dewey Decimal System and automated library systems; interact with and relate effectively to a variety of people of different ages, socioeconomic status, and ethnic background; maintain an appropriate public service demeanor and positive customer service interactions; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; make sound judgments and decisions within established guidelines; perform assigned tasks with speed and accuracy; understand and carry out both oral and written instructions; work with numbers and alphabet and count cash accurately; keyboard at a speed necessary for successful job performance; learn to operate and troubleshoot library equipment including computers, copy machines, microform readers, typewriters and printers; interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Additionally, at the Library Assistant II level,: Work with complex library conventions, practices and methods including the Dewey Decimal System and automated bibliographic and circulation systems; perform a variety of library technical and clerical work with speed and accuracy under a minimum of supervision; operate and troubleshoot library equipment including computers, copy machines, microform readers, typewriters and printers; learn a variety of computer software applications and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Physical capability to: perform such physical tasks as lifting and moving library materials, stooping, reaching, and walking up and down stairs.
Experience:
Library Assistant I: Equivalent of one year of full-time employment performing general clerical or related work, desirably in a public library or other organization requiring considerable public contact. College training may be substituted for the required work experience on the basis of 25 college semester units being equivalent to six months of experience.
Library Assistant II: Two years of employment, using automated, on-line library systems, at the Library Assistant I level or equivalent, desirably in a public library. Part time experience may be qualifying and will be prorated to full time equivalent.
Education:
Library Assistant I: High school graduation or the equivalent. Clerical or specialized college level courses in library science, computing, or business desirable.
Library Assistant II: High school graduation or equivalent and possession of an AA degree or completion of the equivalent of two years (50 semester units) of college level courses. Library experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
License:
Library Assistant II: Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver's license
Experience:
-Library Assistant I: Equivalent of one year of full-time employment performing general clerical or related work, desirably in a public library or other organization requiring considerable public contact. College training may be substituted for the required work experience on the basis of 25 college semester units being equivalent to six months of experience.
-Library Assistant II: Two years of employment, using automated, on-line library systems, at the Library Assistant I level or equivalent, desirably in a public library. Part time experience may be qualifying and will be prorated to full time equivalent.
Education:
-Library Assistant I: High school graduation or the equivalent. Clerical or specialized college level courses in library science, computing, or business desirable.
-Library Assistant II: High school graduation or equivalent and possession of an AA degree or completion of the equivalent of two years (50 semester units) of college level courses. Library experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
License:
Library Assistant II: Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver's license.
GENERAL BENEFITS SUMMARY
A.F.S.C.M.E., Local 919
Effective December 1, 2022
I HEALTH & WELFARE
A. Section 125 Options: Unreimbursed Medical Expenses and Dependent Care Plans available to all eligible full-time employees.
B. Wage Supplements
Effective November 1, 2023 the City’s monthly contribution towards the Cafeteria/Flexible benefits wage supplement shall be:
No Coverage $500.00
Employee Only 100% of Employee Only CalPERS Kaiser Rate
Employee + 1 95% of Employee +1 CalPERS Kaiser Rate
Employee+ Family 95% of Employee + Family CalPERS Kaiser Rate
From the Wage Supplement Dollars, employees must purchase the following qualified benefits:
Maximum annual dental benefit $2,500 Non-PPO/ $2,600 PPO
Maximum lifetime orthodontia $2,500
Monthly premium of $141.10 effective 1/1/2024
Monthly premium at the current coverage rate of $0.225 per $1K.
C. City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Monthly Premium: $35.00
City Pays: $26.50 per employee
Employee Pays: $ 8.50 ($4.25 biweekly for 24 pay periods)
D. Vision Reimbursement Plan
Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum of $200.00 per year per family for frames or lenses. The reimbursement may be requested every 12 months.
II RETIREMENT - PERS 3% At Age 60
3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation
Employer contribution: 39.58% effective 7/01/24
Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic and New Members
The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.
III EDUCATION EXPENSES: Employees may be reimbursed for educational expenses with prior department head approval and with proof of successful completion of the course.
IV STANDBY PAY: $50 daily standby rate to eligible employees.
V TWO HOURS PERSONAL LEAVE: The City provides affected employees two hours of personal leave to be taken at any time during the calendar year that is agreeable to the employee and the employee’s department head in lieu of the employee taking two hours of holiday time off on the Friday before Easter. Said two hours personal leave shall be taken each year pursuant to the above conditions and shall not accrue from year to year.
VI Retiree Health Benefits
The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum.
For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current Mission Square retiree health savings account.
VIIHOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year
VIII VACATION: Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below. New hires are eligible to use accrued vacation during their probationary period upon approval of their department head or designee.
Completed Received
1 through 4 13
5 through 12 18
13 through 20 23
21 or more 28
IX SICK LEAVE: Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. Pay out of one-half of employee's total accrued sick leave hours applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position for employees hired before January 1, 2020.
X MILEAGE: Effective January 1, 2025, reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile.
XI AFFECTED CLASSIFICATIONS – Civil Service
Building Inspector
Building Maintenance Worker I/II
Building Permit Technician
Chief Mechanic
Civil Engineer II
Custodian
Electrician
Engineer I
Engineering Technician
Groundskeeper/Gardener I/II
Junior Engineering Technician
Lead Groundskeeper/Gardener
Lead Meter Reader
Lead Public Works Maintenance Worker
Lead Street Maintenance Worker
Lead Traffic Signal Street Light Technician
Librarian I
Librarian II
Librarian III
Library Assistant I
Library Assistant II
Library Assistant III
Mechanic
Mechanic’s Helper
Meter Reader
Recreation Services Coordinator
Recreation Services Supervisor
Senior Recreation Services Supervisor
SeniorBuilding Inspector
Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Custodian
Senior Recreation Services Supervisor
Street Maintenance Worker I/II
Street Sweeper Operator
Traffic Signal/Street Light Technician
Utility Maintenance Worker
Final Filing Date: May 30, 2025
Written Exam: June 26, 2025
Oral Exam: TBD
Prequalification & Supplemental Questionnaires required with applications.
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Please complete all sections of the job application- do not cut and paste work history under the resume section.
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City Application.
Contact phone:
(650)991-8028
Contact email:
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