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Job Description
Description
The City of Irvine seeks a collaborative and innovative individual to take a key customer service role in the development of Irvine’s new, locally operated, and world-class public library system. The Library Associate I/II , under direct supervision, performs a variety of library clerical, technical, and customer service tasks.
If you are experience d in assisting library customers in the use of library services and technology , and excited about the prospect of joining an organization that values people and community , the Library Associate I/II could be an excellent opportunity for you!
Full-time Salary Ranges
Library Assistant I - $46,654.40 - $73,340.80 Annually
Library Assistant II - $51,251.20 - $80,620.80 Annually
Part-time Hourly Ranges
Library Assistant I- $22.43 - $35.26 Hourly
Library Assistant II - $24.64 - $38.76 Hourly
This recruitment will establish an Eligibility List for the Library Associate I/II position, which will expire on 05/05/2026. T his recruitment may be used to fill m ultiple Full-time, Extended Part-time, Part-time, and lower-level vacancies.
Your Impact- Assists library customers in the use of library services and technology; performs lending services functions such as checking in/out materials, registering new patron accounts.
- Handles money for fees or other purposes.
- Assists with interpreting library policies and procedures for customers; maintains confidentiality of customer records.
- Responds to customers regarding general and routine directional inquiries and refers customers to appropriate resources and staff.
- Assists with collection maintenance as directed.
- As directed, assists with the supervision of facility rentals and enforces rules applicable to that reservation.
- Hours may include evenings and weekends.
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Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent with some clerical and/or customer service experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
- Ability to possess or obtain a First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment is required.
Best Fit- Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with courtesy and sensitivity.
- Ability to apply City Library policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
- Ability to understand library-specific clerical tasks.
Your Team
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine . The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities, including exceptional parks, open space preservation, sports complexes, and master-planned communities.
Library Services will become a new division within the Community Services Department . To deliver programming and services along with award-winning events and experiences, the department is organized into six divisions: Community Parks and Outreach; Athletics, Aquatics, Arts, Great Park Operations & Attractions; Human Services; Events, Reservations and Program Services; Library Services; and the Irvine Animal Care Center. The department also includes a Business Services section that assists with budget and contract management.
The Process
The selection process will include an examination and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific - Assists library customers in the use of library services and technology; performs lending services functions such as checking in/out materials, registering new patron accounts.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Irvine
Show moreThe City of Irvine was incorporated on December 28, 1971, under the general laws of the State of California. We operate under a charter law form of government which was adopted in 1975, meaning we have a City Council-City Manager form of government. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to function as the chief administrator of the City. City Council sets the policy directions for the City, and the City Manager is charged with implementing those directions. Additionally, the City Manager keeps the Council informed of City operations, prepares the annual budget, oversees special programs, and coordinates the various department activities.
Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current population of more than 310,000. We contract for fire and medical services with the County of Orange, and have three independent districts: library, educational and utility services.
Other government services include: animal control; building and safety regulation and inspection; general administrative services; planning and zoning; police; public facility/capital improvement construction; recreation and cultural programs; refuse collection and recycling; street lighting; street maintenance; landscape maintenance and transportation management.
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