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Salary: $17.49 - $22.32 Hourly
Location : Library/CSD - 1800 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA
Job Type: Part-Time (No Benefits)
Job Number: 2025-0043
Department: Parks, Recreation, Library Services
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Position Description
The City of Signal Hill is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and customer service-oriented individual to join the City's Library team.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.
This is a part-time position requiring up to approximately 20 hours per week. Weekly work hours may fluctuate and may be reduced.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general direction, performs a wide variety of technical library tasks related to materials circulation, acquisition, shelving, storage, cataloging and patron assistance. The Library Aide is the part-time, entry level classification in the library administrative, clerical support series. The Library Aide receives greater supervision and performs simpler and basic library support work than the Library Specialist.
Example of Duties
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Check out and check in library materials.
• Register new patrons, issue library cards.
• Assist patrons in locating materials; assist patrons in the general use of the Library, instruct patrons in the use of Library equipment, including computers, printers, and photocopiers.
• Shelve materials; verify books are shelved in proper order; move and rearrange materials, as needed.
• Collect fines and fees.
• Prepare overdue notices.
• Assist librarians, as needed.
• Cover, barcode, and label materials in the Library collection.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform various related duties as required including assist with library programs, and citywide special events.
• Rearrange books and sections.
• Prepare flyers and library signs; prepare displays and exhibits.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of college and preferably some customer service experience. Experience working with children and parents in a story time setting.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEGDE: Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in Khmer and English sufficiently to preform duties of the position.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Library circulation procedures and principles.
• Modern office methods, practices, and procedures.
• Utilization and care of various types of office machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as typing.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to moderate work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to operate standard equipment and machines used in libraries.
• Ability to operate an office computer and a variety of word processing, internet, and specialized library software applications.
• Ability to repeatedly lift books and other small library materials.
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours.

Mathematical Ability:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals/percentages.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment involving the evaluation of information.
• Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data and information following a prescribed plan requiring some judgment.
• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and sort information; ability to assemble, copy, record and transcribe data.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:

• Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, correspondence, circulation reports, library materials catalogs and general operating instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with library patrons and personnel utilizing a broad base of verbal skills. Ability to advise and interpret to others on how to apply policies, procedure, and library services.
• Ability to maintain lists and schedules.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, documents, and book carts weighing more than 25 pounds is also required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Selection Procedure:
All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Signal Hill. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application and supplemental questionnaire.
Admission to competitive examination may be limited to those whose applications show the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the examination process may be qualifying only.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.
Americans with Disabilities:
An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at HR@cityofsignalhill.org or at (562) 989-7304/7307 no later than 5 business days before the scheduled testing date(s).
Fingerprinting:
A candidate who is selected for hire is subject to fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice.
Pre-Placement Medical Examination:
A conditional offer of employment is based upon the successful completion of a City paid pre-placement medical examination to determine a candidate's fitness to perform the essential functions of the position. This examination will include a drug screening.
Oath and Disaster Service Worker:
All City employees are required to sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Employees upon the beginning of employment. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all City employees are required to perform assigned emergency service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to sign a Disaster Service Worker Statement upon hire.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, at-will position, with no property or vested rights, and is not a part of the City of Signal Hill Personnel System Rules and Regulation or the Civil Service Process.

• Position is not eligible for benefits.
• Part-time employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with California state law per the "Healthy Workplace/Healthy Family Act of 2014" and SB 616. Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of one (1) hour per every thirty (30) hours worked. Part-time employees accrue forty (40) hours per year of employment; these hours can be carried over to the following year for a maximum total accrual of eighty (80) hours.
• Enrollment in the Public Agency Retirement Services Alternative Retirement System Plan (PARS).

The City of Signal Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workplace diversity.
AN EEO/ADA/VET Employer.
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Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following supplemental questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental question but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
This is a part-time position with no benefits, requiring up to approximately 20 hours of work per week. Do you understand and accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you had your driver's license revoked or suspended within the last 3 years ?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you speak and read fluent Khmer?

• Yes
• No

07
How many years of prior college experience do you have?

• Less than one (1) year
• 1-2 years
• 2 or more years
• No experience

08
How many years of prior customer experience do you have?

• Less than one (1) year
• 1-2 years
• 2 or more years
• No experience

09
Please tell us your experience leading Storytime for children. Please describe your experience working with children and parents in a story time setting.
10
Please describe your experience working in a library. Please specify if it was a public, private or school library. If not applicable, put N/A.
11
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Those with the most open availability to work within these Library hours will be prioritized. Please describe your availability for each day of the week and hours you are available to work.
Required Question