| Location | Oceanside, CA |
| Salary | $21.37–$24.72 Per Hour |
Library Associate II
Salary
$21.37 - $24.72 Hourly
Location
Oceanside, CA, CA
Job Type
Hourly Extra-Help
Job Number
2627-50
Department
Library
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for one hourly extra-help Library Associate II position with the Oceanside Public Library, to provide excellent and friendly customer service at locations, including the Mission Branch Library, Civic Center Library, and Landes Community Center Library, and outreach sites, and drive Library vehicles, such as the home delivery, courier or outreach van.
This is the journey level within the Library Associate series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Library Associate I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including assignments that require a working knowledge of the City's library services. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the One level, or when filled from the outside, have prior related experience.
This position is an hourly, extra-help position which does not include medical benefits and will not exceed 999 hours per fiscal year.
Examples of Duties
The Library Associate II shelves library materials; checks arrangement of materials on shelves and maintains correct order; places materials in order on book trucks; clears tables and shelves; checks in returned materials and sorts for re-shelving; retrieves materials from book drops; locates items on shelves; assists customers with self-checkout and self-payment of library fees for services; assists with opening and closing procedures of areas, centers or buildings; performs basic processing of materials; assists with more advanced materials processing and collection management tasks; provides setup of and support for displays and events; directly assists with library programming; assists with outreach efforts; supports work with library volunteers; provides general library assistance to customers; provides basic reference and readers' advisory assistance; applies policies and procedures; assists customers with computer use, photocopies, fax service and other equipment and functions; assists customers in use of technology and the Internet; reports or troubleshoots equipment problems as instructed; performs other related duties as assigned.
City vehicle operation may be requested in performance of duties. If assigned to a home delivery vehicle, the "Splash" Van, or "Adelante" Bookmobile or other vehicle, operation of City bookmobile or other City vehicle may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Training
Experience: Six (6) months public contact or customer service experience, including part time or volunteer work, preferably in a public library, is highly desirable.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Additional education such as formal postsecondary courses, a professional certificate or degree is highly desirable.
License/Certificate: A current, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver's license.
Ability: Bilingual (English/Spanish) language is highly desirable.
Special Requirement: This position requires variable working hours and the availability to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays at any location where Library services may be provided, including bookmobile vehicles or outdoors.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Library environment; extensive public contact.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require: maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, climbing (including stepstools, stairs without handrails, and ladders), bending, and twisting, exercising full range of motion of the arms, hands, wrists and fingers, repeated pulling, grasping, carrying and pushing onto shelves of books and other items, and pushing/pulling of book carts loaded with materials, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), stooping, crouching, kneeling and stretching; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read small print, computer screens, and other printed documents; headset or ear bud use for internal radio communications; and operating a vehicle.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and references checked. The most appropriately qualified individuals may be invited to an oral interview to assess job-related experience. Applications will be kept on file for three months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo, and must successfully pass, a background reference check (including fingerprinting) and a medical examination which may include drug screening.
RESUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMODATION IN THE SELECTON PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
Changes to Accrued Paid Sick Leave
for Hourly Extra Help & Part-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2024
Senate Bill (SB) 616 went into effect January 1, 2024 as an amendment to SB 1522. The new bill increases the number of sick leave hours accrued and sick leave hours able to be used by Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees in a calendar year. It will not apply to retired annuitants. The law states that, unless exempt, the part- time employee is entitled to receive the minimum requirements for paid sick leave. The City of Oceanside will ensure that part-time employees will accrue paid sick leave pursuant to the minimum requirements stated in the California Labor Code §245 et seq. which provides that an employee:
a. May accrue 1 hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 80 hours per year;
b. May request and use up to 5 days or 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year;
c. May not be terminated or retaliated against for using or requesting the use of accrued paid sick
leave; and
d. Has the right to file a complaint against an employer who retaliates or discriminates against an
employee for
requesting or using accrued sick days;
attempting to exercise the right to use accrued paid sick days;
filing a complaint or alleging a violation of Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the
California Labor Code;
or opposing any policy or practice or act that is prohibited by Article 1.5 section 245 et seq. of the California Labor Code.
Sick leave accruals for Hourly Extra Help and Part-Time employees cannot be used in the first 90 days of employment for newly hired employees. If unused, up to 40 hours can roll into the next calendar year in the Pay Period containing January 1. A maximum of 80 hours can be retained annually after roll over, however only 40 hours can be used per year. The employer is not required to pay out accrued, unused paid sick days at the time of termination. If the employee is rehired within one year, previously accrued and unused paid sick days shall be reinstated.
Sick pay codes have been developed to use hourly sick leave:
Reports have been developed to help managers and supervisors in tracking leave usage. Employees will have access to view balances anytime in Oracle Time Entry. Balances will be updated each pay period and can be viewed on the electronic wage statement.
Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/paid_sick_leave.htm for additional information or contact Sarah Curtis in the Human Resources Department at (760) 435-3508 if you have questions.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a public library? Please select from the options below.
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Do you have a current valid CA Drivers License, or the ability to obtain and maintain one?
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Please describe your work experience in providing customer service to the public, and assisting people one-on-one with information, services and/or learning new skills. PLEASE INCLUDE THE LENGTH OF TIME IN MONTHS/YEARS IN WHICH YOU HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE.
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Please describe your work experience in operating and troubleshooting Windows-based computer applications and computers and other technology. PLEASE INCLUDE THE LENGTH OF TIME IN MONTHS/YEARS IN WHICH YOU HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE.
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Explain what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you, and why they are important, and describe your experience working in a diverse environment. PLEASE INCLUDE THE LENGTH OF TIME IN MONTHS/YEARS IN WHICH YOU HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Have you completed any college level coursework in library service, education, technology or a related field?
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If Yes to question 7, please list the course titles and the name of the college/university.
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Are you available to work variable hours including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays at any location where library services may be provided including bookmobile vehicles or outdoors?
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Are you bilingual (English/Spanish)?
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CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
Required Question
Employer City of Oceanside
Address 300 North Coast Highway, City Hall South
Oceanside, California, 92054
Phone 760-435-3511
Website http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us