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Description
The City of Thousand Oaks is currently accepting applications to fill several part-time, hourly positions in the Library Services Department. The position will require working at both the Grant R. Brimhall and Newbury Park Branch locations.
Library Pages are typically scheduled to work 15-18 hours per week, which can include morning, evening or weekend hours.
Primary responsibilities:
- Shelve and maintain books placed on shelves
- Assist with unpacking boxes of materials, including unloading and sorting donations
- Assist with processing materials
- Assist with meeting room set-up
- Perform basic clerical and routine tasks
- Assist in maintaining the library collection and public areas
- Assist library staff with special projects and programs as assigned, such as crafts for story time
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Experience working in a library
- Basic office clerical skills, including filing
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of library classification system(s)
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others; be self-motivated and a team player
- Ability to understand and follow work instructions
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age, as required by U.S. Department of Labor. If 17 years of age or younger, must provide “Permit to employ and work” document.
Must have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; be able to lift, drag, and push and pull files, book carts, stacks of books, tables, chairs, podiums, or other materials weighing in excess of 25 pounds. Must be able to lift books repetitively when emptying book bins or stacking and retrieving books from shelves in the library.
Core Competencies
- Results Oriented
- Customer-Focused
- Accountable
- Problem Solver and Decision Maker
- Planner and Organizer
- Interpersonally Effective
- Technically Knowledgeable
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Open until filled.
Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an on-going basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note, this recruitment may close without notice at any time.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation to the disabled. Individuals with disabilities needing accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the staff of the Human Resources Department of the City of Thousand Oaks in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodation requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
Veteran's Preference - In order to qualify for Veteran's Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the filing deadline. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Information about the City can be found on our website at www.toaks.org.