Library Clerk

Library Clerk Opportunity

Join the City of Yorba Linda as a Library Clerk! Under direct supervision, performs a diverse set of library-specific clerical duties to maintain organized collections and deliver quality service to patrons.

Duties Include:

• Operates the Integrated Library System computer terminals to locate, check in and check out library materials; performs patron registration and other basic functions; maintains confidentiality of borrower records.
• Answers customers by providing routine information, answering general informational questions, and referring customers to appropriate resources and library services.
• Handles money for fines, reserves, or other purposes.
• Issues and renews library cards; processes, repairs, or discards books and other library materials.
• Assists users with self-service technology.
• Files; alphabetizes; searches for bibliographic information
• Shelves returned materials and performs other clerical duties as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of routine library specific clerical tasks and simple arithmetical functions.
• Ability to operate machines and computers and perform basic office procedures.
• Ability to alphabetize and perform other clerical tasks.
• Meet the public with tact and courtesy and work harmoniously with other staff.
• Handle telephone calls in a personable manner.
• Ability to type accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

What We Are Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience delivering quality customer service is highly desirable.

In addition, a Library Clerk assigned to passport services must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a United States citizen or U.S. national
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to pass the Department of State Passport Acceptance Agent Training for New Agents. Completion of exam is required if hired.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires physical ability to perform a wide range of motions which may include routine and repetitive bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, moving, lifting, and carrying library materials and other objects up to 20 pounds; and pushing and pulling book carts with a force of up to 20 pounds.

Vision requirements include ability to read books, magazines, and other printed materials; computer screens, signage, etc. Hearing and speaking requirements include ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner over the telephone, person to person with the public and co-workers and to groups.

Background Check/Physical Exam: Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation. Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Benefits

• Retirement: CalPERS - Classic employees 2%@55 (Employee contributes 7%), plus 7% Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC). PEPRA (hired on or after January 1, 2013 or six month lapse between CalPERS agencies) 2% @ 62 (Employee contributes 7.75%). At the time of hire, you will be required to fill out a PERS Member Self-Certification form.
• Health insurance: (hired after April 1, 2017) Employee receives $2,529 monthly health contribution with 10% automatically being placed in an individual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). The balance between the premium and contribution may be placed in deferred compensation or received as cash. An employee may also opt out of health insurance with proof of insurance with the full health contribution being placed in deferred compensation or received as cash.
• Dental/Vision insurance: City paid premium with up to $2,500 per year in benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts available: $3,300 for health and $7,500 dependent care available.
• Life Insurance/Long Term Disability: City paid premiums for one times annual salary/60% benefit.
• Annual Leave: Miscellaneous employees accrue annual leave which may be used for sick or vacation purposes.
• Employee Assistance Program: available.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan: with MissionSquare Retirement, and a $50 per month matching contribution for participating employees.
• College Savings Plan: Employees may contribute to a section 529 plan which is designed to encourage saving for future college costs.
• Social Security: City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare Contribution.
• 9/80 Work Schedule: Adjusted workweek schedule participation may be required.
• Retirement benefits (from City): (hired after April 1, 2017) Individual RHS account and PEHMCA health minimum; and option to participate in vision/dental coverage.