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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Library, Arts and Culture has 2 (two) immediate openings for the part-time,Page (Non-Career) position. Under direct supervision of the General Librarian, the incumbent(s) will organize and shelve library materials, perform clerical tasks, and may provide simple directions to patrons.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. The incumbent in this position will typically work 18 to 24 hours per week.

**Please note this recruitment will be accepting a limited number of applications for the position. Once the maximum number of submissions of 100 has been met, the job posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

**If the maximum number of submissions has not been met, the job bulletin will remain open until the closing date of March 24, 2025 at 11:59PM PST.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Sorts and shelves books and other library materials, alphabetically and numerically, using the Dewey Decimal system.
• Checking shelves and other areas for proper filing of books and library materials.
• Dusts desks and book shelves.
• Delivering and returning mail, books, and a wide variety of other library materials and equipment.
• Packs and unpacks books, delivery bags, book cartons, housekeeping supplies, and other materials.
• Reviews inventory and compares packing slips to purchase orders.
• Placing and activating RFID tags on library materials.
• Rearranges library rooms back to order such as moving furniture, displays and other equipment, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
• Effectively communicate and follow both verbal and written direction and deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver book trucks.
• Willingness to work part-time and irregular schedules including evenings and weekends.
• A valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel (may be required) .

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO:

• Work cooperatively with others, including the public;
• Stand for long periods of time, walk, stoop, and climb, push/pull/lift up to 40 lbs;
• Adaptable to work on various assignments and library locations;
• Read, write, communicate effectively and comprehend directions in English;
• Provide positive and consistent customer service to a diverse community with a professional demeanor.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on March 24, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6044.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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Closing Date/Time: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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