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SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$30.10 - $40.34 Hourly
- Temporary
- Library Services
Homeless Outreach Case Manager - (Entry - Experienced)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$20.22 - $31.45 Hourly
- Temporary
- Human and Social Services
GALLERY AIDE - COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $22.65 Hourly
- Temporary
- Library Services
- Parks and Recreation
COLLEGE INTERN I-III - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.24 - $24.53 Hourly
- Temporary
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Internship
SENIOR LIBRARY SPECIALIST
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$28.93 - $40.70 Hourly
- Full Time
- Library Services
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (Entry-Experienced) Passport Acceptance
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.77 - $29.63 Hourly
- Temporary
- Library Services
POLICE CADET
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $22.65 Hourly
- Temporary
- Public Safety
POLICE OFFICER (Experienced)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$8,335.60 - $10,325.47 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
POLICE RECRUIT
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$5,735.60 Monthly
- Full Time
- Public Safety
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (EXPERIENCED)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$6,624.80 - $8,212.53 Monthly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (TRAINEE)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$6,624.80 - $8,212.53 Monthly
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR - Day Camps
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$4,584.67 - $6,451.47 Monthly
- Full Time
- Library Services
- Public Health
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER - Development Services
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$9,292.40 - $13,074.53 Monthly
- Full Time
- Community and Economic Development
- Engineering
MECHANIC
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$5,269.33 - $7,415.20 Monthly
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER/SENIOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Transportation or Transit
RISK MANAGER
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$10,471.07 - $14,733.33 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Risk Management and Insurance Claims
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$8,841.73 - $12,440.13 Monthly
- Full Time
- Administrative Analysis and Research
- Information Technology and Communication Services
BUYER
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$6,058.00 - $8,522.80 Monthly
- Full Time
- Purchasing and Warehouse
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II/SENIOR (Advisory)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
See Position Description
- Full Time
- Legal Services
- Other
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (ENTRY, JOURNEY, EXPERIENCED) - FACILITY RENTALS
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.77 - $29.63 Hourly
- Temporary
- Facilities Management
- Library Services
COLLEGE INTERN II - Public Works Department
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.77 - $23.81 Hourly
- Temporary
- Internship
- Public Works
RECREATION LEADER (Entry, Journey, Experienced) Various Divisions
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $23.11 Hourly
- Temporary
- Parks and Recreation
SENIOR SERVICES DRIVER
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $22.65 Hourly
- Temporary
- Transportation or Transit
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (Entry-Experienced) - Information Technology Services
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.77 - $29.63 Hourly
- Temporary
- Information Technology and Communication Services
- Library Services
DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT (Entry - Experienced) - Beach Parking Enforcement
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $23.11 Hourly
- Temporary
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (Entry - Experienced) - Senior Transportation Dispatcher
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.77 - $29.63 Hourly
- Temporary
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Library Services
- Transportation or Transit
PARKING ATTENDANT (Entry, Journey, Experienced)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $23.11 Hourly
- Temporary
- Transportation or Transit
TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER (Part-Time and/or Seasonal)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$20.22 - $27.09 Hourly
- Temporary
- Transportation or Transit
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (ENTRY, JOURNEY, EXPERIENCED) - LIBRARY/FACILITY SECURITY
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$17.77 - $29.63 Hourly
- Temporary
- Library Services
- Public Safety
MAINTENANCE WORKER ASSISTANT (Entry, Journey, Experienced)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $23.11 Hourly
- Temporary
- Accounting and Finance
- Building Maintenance
BEACH OPERATIONS ASSISTANT (Entry, Journey, Experienced)
- Huntington Beach, California
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
$16.90 - $23.11 Hourly
- Temporary
- Accounting and Finance
- Parks and Recreation
Marshall Health Network ENT Opening
- Huntington Beach, California
- Pinnacle Health Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (Entry - Experienced) - Transportation Dispatcher
- Huntington Beach, California
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Dispatcher (CA Only)
- Huntington Beach, California
- NEX-Tech
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Lead RF Engineer - Defense & UAV Systems (Equity)
- Huntington Beach, California
- Mach Industries
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Overnight Mobile Patrol Officer $20
- Huntington Beach, California
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Swing Shift
- Huntington Beach, California
- Phenom People
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Site Advisor
- Huntington Beach, California
- Coastline College
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Military Site Advisor
- Huntington Beach, California
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Enforcement Officer
- Huntington Beach, California
- Laz Parking
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Reserve Physician Assistant
- Huntington Beach, California
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Lead Retail Customer Service Associate
- Huntington Beach, California
- FedEx
$42642.894531
- Full Time
- Customer Service

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SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN
- Huntington Beach, California United States
- City of Huntington Beach, CA
- Jul 17, 2026
- $30.10 - $40.34 Hourly - Temporary
City of Huntington Beach, CA

THE COMMUNITY The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends. Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll. The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity. There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country. THE CITY GOVERNMENT Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis. The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works. The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.
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- $30.10 - $40.34 Hourly
- Temporary
- Jul 17, 2026
Job Description
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This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position

This is an excellent part-time job opportunity for an individual to provide staff support and customer service as a Substitute Librarian to patrons of the City of Huntington Beach libraries within the Community & Library Services Department. The Library Division includes Administration, Facility Rentals & Maintenance, Outreach & Training Services, Programs & Youth Services, Public & Information Services, and Technology & Collection Management. the current opening is within the Public Services Division and may involve work at both the Central Library and branch libraries.

The ideal candidate possesses effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to relate to a diverse group of people. The incumbent must have strong customer service skills, be comfortable using library technology, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

This recruitment may close at any time and will close once the hiring manager determines that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Examples of Essential Duties

Provides assistance to and advises patrons, including children, young adults, adults and senior citizens in the effective use of Library collection, facilities and services; demonstrates the use of library resources, tools, equipment, and electronic reference sources; assists with digital downloads
Conducts effective reference interviews to assess and satisfy customer information needs
Answers readers' advisory and general reference questions from telephone, webpage and in person queries by accessing a variety of print and non-print resources, including electronic resources
Performs bibliographic searches using both print and non-print sources
Performs outreach to the community, community organizations, and schools; informs community members and organizations about library services, programs, and collections
Organizes, maintains, and catalogs/indexes a variety of print and digital materials
Assists with collection development, as appropriate
Responds to suggestions, requests, or concerns from library users or community members
Participates in meetings, committees, or projects intended to enhance library services or promote consistent policies and procedures across the department
Performs special reading and research and participates in professional meetings, workshops, and conferences and continuing education programs, as appropriate to remain abreast of current literature and professional trends
Maintains and troubleshoots electronic and online resources
Represents the department at professional meetings as required and promotes library services
Compiles and drafts library activity reports and statistics
When assigned as "Librarian-in-Charge", acts as moderator in difficult patron interactions, applying and implementing library policies and guidelines appropriately, modifying or adjusting these on a case by case basis and referring unresolved issues to a Senior or Principal Librarian or management; addresses building malfunction and emergency maintenance issues, makes schedule adjustments for unplanned absences, and opens/closes the facility

When assigned to Youth Services:
Assists with special programming
Updates & maintains book displays
Updates book lists and youth specific flyers, bookmarks, and other promotional material
Creates youth book bundles
Staffs Youth Services reference desk
Provides assistance with Beanstack database maintenance
Provides research assistance with grant applications
Assists with program registrations
Demonstrates knowledge of Accelerated Reader and Lexile reading levels and assists parents and youth in locating materials within these frameworks
Assists in the development and implementation of the summer reading program

When assigned to Technology and Support Services:
Responds to troubleshooting requests for staff and public equipment, and digital resources
Assists with implementation and maintenance of new and existing library technologies
Instructs staff and patrons on software and technologies
Works with city information services staff to monitor status of outstanding technology issues
Updates content on the library web page

When assigned to Branch Services:
Opens and closes Branch locations
Supervises volunteers and part-time clerks
Handles cash, balance cash drawer
Creates displays, flyers, and other promotional material
In-charge of the building
Performs all borrower services functions

Note: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: American Library Association accredited master’s degree in library and information science.

Experience: Three (3) years directly related experience with demonstrated technical skills.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

An online job application must be filled out in its entirety.
Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to a department interview.
Upon a conditional offer of employment a pre-placement drug screen (select positions), TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results.
Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall berequired to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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City of Huntington Beach, CA

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.

Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.

The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.

There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.

There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.

THE CITY GOVERNMENT

Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.

The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.

The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.
City of Huntington Beach, CA
- Huntington Beach, California, United States
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SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN

Homeless Outreach Case Manager - (Entry - Experienced)

GALLERY AIDE - COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES

COLLEGE INTERN I-III - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

SENIOR LIBRARY SPECIALIST

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POLICE CADET

POLICE OFFICER (Experienced)

POLICE RECRUIT

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (EXPERIENCED)

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR (TRAINEE)

COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR - Day Camps

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER - Development Services

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RISK MANAGER

SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

BUYER

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II/SENIOR (Advisory)

DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (ENTRY, JOURNEY, EXPERIENCED) - FACILITY RENTALS

COLLEGE INTERN II - Public Works Department

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DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT (Entry - Experienced) - Beach Parking Enforcement

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