Job Details
SUPPORT SERVICES AIDE (LIBRARY)
2026-02-03 City of Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach,CA
Description:
Schedule:
This position works a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the department.
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost of pay towards their retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
Please see for a more detailed description of specific job qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required, however, one year of related general support or delivery experience is preferred. Related fire department, Fire Academy, or library experience is desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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This position requires you to drive to various delivery locations using a City vehicle. Possession of a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required to operate a City vehicle. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Please indicate your level of related general support or delivery experience:
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Please describe your related general support or delivery experience (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please indicate your level of customer service experience:
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Please describe your customer service experience (if no experience, type N/A).
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Do you possess experience working in a library?
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Please describe your experience working in a library (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please select the highest level of education you possess:
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Do you possess a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record?
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number for three professional references below:
Required Question
Salary: $25.31 - $37.38 Hourly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 25/26-00153
Department: Library Services
Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Definition
Come join the City of Newport Beach Library Services Department! Watch our to see what it is like working for the City.
The Newport Beach Library Department is seeking two motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join the team as a part-time Support Services Aide. The selected candidates will provide various support services at the Central Library branch assigned to delivery services. Duties may include delivering books and supplies to libraries, outside agencies, and other department facilities; receiving and storing books and supplies; assisting with event preparation, tracking, setup, and cleanup of facilities and equipment for group and rental activities; and assisting with coordinating arrangements with instructors, rental groups, and maintenance personnel. The ideal candidate will be friendly, organized and will have safe driving practices.
Selection Components:
- Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, or at 150 applications - whichever occurs first The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 16, 2025. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Schedule:
This position works a flexible schedule of up to 19 hours per week and will include days, nights and weekends based on the needs of the department.
Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost of pay towards their retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
Please see for a more detailed description of specific job qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required, however, one year of related general support or delivery experience is preferred. Related fire department, Fire Academy, or library experience is desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
01
PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
- Yes
- No
03
This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
04
This position requires you to drive to various delivery locations using a City vehicle. Possession of a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required to operate a City vehicle. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
05
Please indicate your level of related general support or delivery experience:
- One year or more
- Less than one year
- No experience
06
Please describe your related general support or delivery experience (if no experience, type N/A).
07
Please indicate your level of customer service experience:
- One year or more
- Less than one year
- No experience
08
Please describe your customer service experience (if no experience, type N/A).
09
Do you possess experience working in a library?
- Yes
- No
10
Please describe your experience working in a library (if no experience, type N/A).
11
Please select the highest level of education you possess:
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
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Do you possess a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record
- No
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number for three professional references below:
Required Question