LIBRARIAN II

City of Newport Beach, CA; Newport Beach (CA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

CalPERS retirement

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Newport Beach Library Services Department seeks a Librarian II to join the Central Library, focusing on reference services, collection development, programming, and outreach.

The selected candidate will often serve as person in charge during nights and weekends when the Administrative Team is not in the building, and will support both Children’s and Adult services teams in a public library setting.

Competenze

• Two years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.
• Possession of a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

Mansioni

• Provide reference services, assist patrons and answer inquiries.
• Support collection development and participate in programming and outreach activities.
• Serve as person in charge during nights and weekends when Administrative Team is not in the building.

Conoscenze

Reference services

Collection development

Programming

Outreach

Formazione

Master's in Library Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Come join the City of Newport Beach Library Services Department!

The Newport Beach Library Services Department seeks a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Librarian II. Currently, there is one full-time vacancy at the Central Library. The selected individual will be part of the Children’s or Adult services team with an emphasis on reference services, collection development, programming, and outreach. This individual will often serve as the person in charge during nights and weekends when the Administrative Team is not in the building.

Selection Components

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. or until 150 applications are received - whichever occurs first. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview.
• Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 30, 2026. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Retirement

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (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, whichever is higher) of pay towards the retirement benefit.

Career Path

The career path for this position is Librarian III.

Please see the job specification for a more detailed description of the essential duties.

Please see the job specification for a more detailed description of the qualifications.

Experience

Two years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.

Education

Possession of a Master's degree in Library Service from an American Library Association accredited college or university.

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 may be required.

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.