Job Details

Salary: $21.22 - $25.82 Hourly

Location : Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 2025-00043EF

Department: Library

Opening Date: 08/19/2024

Bargaining Unit: SEIU - PT

Description

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community.

This is a part-time position in the Outreach Services division of the Santa Ana Public Library. The incumbent may work up to 19 hours per week. Work schedule is to be determined. Primary bilingual pay is an additional $1.01 per hour, if applicable.
Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

Drives bookmobiles to scheduled library stops such as schools and neighborhood sites. Provides direct support for all bookmobile programs and services. Uses an automated circulation system or manually checks in and out a variety of library materials. Uses a computer database to register borrowers and assist patrons. Collects monies for fines or damaged/lost materials. Responds to general inquiries about library circulation services and promotes library programs. Performs routine clerical tasks, such as typing, filing, routing mail, sorting, shelving and helping in the processing and maintenance of library materials. Loads, unloads and maintains bookmobile in a clean and orderly fashion. Ensures the bookmobile is set up for safe and efficient operations, including checking air or fluid levels, fueling, making minor adjustments and assists with scheduling the unit for preventative maintenance and repairs. May assist at the Main and New Hope Library on an as-needed basis. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience in driving vehicles; education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some general clerical or library clerical experience. College coursework in computer technology is preferred or any combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; office procedures and practices.
Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; schedule routine vehicle maintenance or perform minor adjustments to the vehicle; make simple computations and listings with speed and accuracy; learn assigned clerical tasks quickly and readily; develop skill in and adhere to prescribed routines; write legibly and accurately; work independently without close supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, school age children and the general public. Familiarity with computers and technology is highly desirable.

NOTE: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is highly desirable but not required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and retain a current California Class C Driver's License as a condition of employment. Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week including split shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or on a rotational basis.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Incumbents in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers, open and close to retrieve and shelve material. Incumbent must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires frequent standing and walking.
Selection Process

All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire be accepted in lieu of an online application.
Click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions and apply for the first time:

The Human Resources department and Library will review all applications and those candidates who possess the most pertinent qualifications will be invited for an oral interview by the hiring agency.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, a background records check and medical exam will be conducted.

The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.

Part-Time employees accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 6 days or 48 hours. Employees are eligible to use 3 days or 24 hours of accrued paid sick leave in a 12-month period. For additional information please visit the Department of Industrial Relations Website:

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not graduate high school / did not obtain GED
• Graduated high school / obtained GED
• Completed some college-level coursework or obtained Associate degree
• Obtained Bachelor's degree
• Obtained Graduate degree

02

Do you possess a CA Class C driver's license as of today? If you are out-of-state, do you possess a driver's license in your state of residence as of today, and are you willing and able to obtain a CA driver's license if offered the position?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience driving a vehicle that requires a Class C license to perform your duties in your current or former employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Briefly describe your work experience driving vehicles. If none, type "N/A".

05

Are you willing and able to work any shift, including evenings, holidays, and weekends?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have some general clerical or library clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe your general clerical or library clerical experience. Be sure to name the agency and your duties. If none, type "N/A".

09

What is your level of competency of utilizing Microsoft Word?

• None - I do not know how to use it.
• Basic - I can create new documents and insert/delete/cut/copy/paste text.
• Intermediate - I can format text, apply styles, insert tables, track changes, and use templates.
• Advanced - I can utilize mail merge, apply themes, customize form letters, and modifying XML options.

10

What is your level of competency of utilizing Microsoft Excel?

• None - I do not know how to use it.
• Basic - I can insert rows, columns, and input numbers.
• Intermediate - I can use formulas, filter data, format cells, and create charts/graphs.
• Advanced - I can utilize pivot tables, create array formulas, and solve algebraic equation.

11

Do you have any experience using an Integrated Library System (ILS) such as TLC, Polaris, SirsiDynix or other related software systems? (desirable but not required)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question