San Bernardino County
Library Technician – Needles
San Bernardino County, Needles, California, United States, 92363
The Job
The San Bernardino County Library System is hiring a Library Technician for the Needles Branch Library. The role is set in a highly-interactive, fast-paced customer service environment. Responsibilities include:
Implement system-wide programs in the areas of youth, adult, literacy, volunteer, and technology.
Provide reference services and circulation services.
Perform backroom operations and essential library duties.
Shelving library materials, checking books in and out, issuing and renewing library cards, and collecting fines/fees using the computerized circulation system.
Position requirements: location‑specific to Needles, California (approximately 215 miles east of San Bernardino). Availability to work exclusively at Needles Branch is required; failure to commit will result in removal from the eligible list.
NEEDLES BRANCH Needles lies on the western banks of the Colorado River in the Mohave Valley subregion of the Mojave Desert, near the borders of Arizona and Nevada. The county operates 32 branches; this recruitment is for the Needles Branch only.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The San Bernardino County Library System serves a diverse population across an extensive geographic area with 32 branch libraries. The library provides access to information, technology, programs, and services, including computers, Wi‑Fi, book lending, and free programs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Work Schedule: Part‑time, up to 38 hours per two‑week pay period. Weekend and evening work required. Part‑time employees receive pro‑rated vacation, holiday, and sick leave based on scheduled hours. Retirement and health benefits are not provided.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent reaching, bending, walking, and standing.
Continuous pushing and pulling materials.
Lifting up to 25 pounds continuously, and lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally.
PRE‑EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Background investigation including fingerprinting.
Medical exam.
Tuberculosis screening.
SPONSORSHIP San Bernardino County does not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Applicants must present legal right to work in the United States at employment.
APPLICANTS Minimum age: 16 years. Under 18 students must have a valid work permit. No prior experience required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Comfortable working in a high‑demand, fast‑paced customer service environment with a diverse patron population.
Experience with computers and cash handling skills.
Excellent oral communication skills for clear public interaction.
SELECTION PROCESS Applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are accepted until a sufficient number of candidates is received; recruitment may close without notice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire.
Submit no résumé; only the application is accepted.
Undergo an online assessment covering customer service skills, computer usage, cash handling, and filing.
Applicants may take the assessment once per three‑month period; candidates remain on the eligible list for three months.
Details of the online assessment will be emailed after the recruitment closes.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ADA San Bernardino County is an equal opportunity employer, fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and encourages applications from veterans. Veterans may receive preference points. ADA accommodations are available during testing; requests should be submitted within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
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Implement system-wide programs in the areas of youth, adult, literacy, volunteer, and technology.
Provide reference services and circulation services.
Perform backroom operations and essential library duties.
Shelving library materials, checking books in and out, issuing and renewing library cards, and collecting fines/fees using the computerized circulation system.
Position requirements: location‑specific to Needles, California (approximately 215 miles east of San Bernardino). Availability to work exclusively at Needles Branch is required; failure to commit will result in removal from the eligible list.
NEEDLES BRANCH Needles lies on the western banks of the Colorado River in the Mohave Valley subregion of the Mojave Desert, near the borders of Arizona and Nevada. The county operates 32 branches; this recruitment is for the Needles Branch only.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The San Bernardino County Library System serves a diverse population across an extensive geographic area with 32 branch libraries. The library provides access to information, technology, programs, and services, including computers, Wi‑Fi, book lending, and free programs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Work Schedule: Part‑time, up to 38 hours per two‑week pay period. Weekend and evening work required. Part‑time employees receive pro‑rated vacation, holiday, and sick leave based on scheduled hours. Retirement and health benefits are not provided.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent reaching, bending, walking, and standing.
Continuous pushing and pulling materials.
Lifting up to 25 pounds continuously, and lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally.
PRE‑EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
Background investigation including fingerprinting.
Medical exam.
Tuberculosis screening.
SPONSORSHIP San Bernardino County does not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Applicants must present legal right to work in the United States at employment.
APPLICANTS Minimum age: 16 years. Under 18 students must have a valid work permit. No prior experience required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Comfortable working in a high‑demand, fast‑paced customer service environment with a diverse patron population.
Experience with computers and cash handling skills.
Excellent oral communication skills for clear public interaction.
SELECTION PROCESS Applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are accepted until a sufficient number of candidates is received; recruitment may close without notice.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire.
Submit no résumé; only the application is accepted.
Undergo an online assessment covering customer service skills, computer usage, cash handling, and filing.
Applicants may take the assessment once per three‑month period; candidates remain on the eligible list for three months.
Details of the online assessment will be emailed after the recruitment closes.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ADA San Bernardino County is an equal opportunity employer, fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and encourages applications from veterans. Veterans may receive preference points. ADA accommodations are available during testing; requests should be submitted within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
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