Job Description

Library Clerk

The City: National City's multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County's second oldest city, is truly "In the center of it all." National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website.

The Position: Under general supervision to perform various clerical and technical work in the library; provide information to patrons; and perform related duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

Performs basic receptionist duties; provides and receives information to and from the public and coworkers; checks out library materials; provides direction and information to patrons regarding library policies, procedures, and services; arranges for the interlibrary loans; assigns and advises patrons in the use of library equipment, materials, and other tools; participates in preparation of proposals, statistics, reports for grant funding, and assigned projects; implements and assists with programs for children and adults; advises supervisors about needs for replacements of equipment and materials; maintains and operates computer and audio-visual equipment for patron and City use; tabulates monthly statistics; types letters and other materials; supervises and trains volunteer workers; develops and distributes promotional material; and performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience: Graduation from high school; and one (1) year of clerical experience involving public contact. Previous library experience is desirable but not required. Knowledge and Skills in: Basic office procedures and equipment. Ability to: Spell and use correct English; follow oral and written instructions; prepare simple statistical reports; learn to operate and perform routine maintenance and cleaning of computer and audio-visual equipment and materials; establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff and the general public. Licenses, Certifications, or Special Requirements: None.

Examination Process

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application. All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner. The City of National City is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.

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