City of Torrance - Public Library - Senior Library Technician - Full Time

Senior Library Technician

$23.45-$30.72* per hour
(Additional 10% premium for assignment to night shift)

Position and Supplemental Question: 

http://www.torranceca.gov/PDF/Senior_Library_Technician-_16031621.pdf

Employment Website: http://www.torranceca.gov/523.htm

The City of Torrance is seeking three customer service oriented Senior Library Technicians who are strong leaders, flexible, outgoing, creative and have a passion for public libraries. The most successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who has experience working with a diverse public, supervising numerous part-time staff members, with a keen attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Come serve the community of Torrance as they live, learn, work, and play in a City supportive of youth, seniors, families, and education.

Minimum Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying:

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in a library environment;
• or an Associate's degree or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in a library environment;
• or a Library Support Staff Certificate and three (3) years of experience in a library environment; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in a library environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• In addition to the above, the most successful candidate will have:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of Public Library experience;
• Supervisory and/or lead experience;
• Outstanding customer service skills;
• The ability to effectively serve a diverse public;
• Experience being flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and changes;
• An impeccable attention to detail;
• Good judgment; and
• Self-direction

Interested candidates must submit an online application, and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs/

The application filing period opens Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. and closes Monday, March 21, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Only those candidates who best meet the City’s needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components:

Written Exam: 50% Oral: 50% Writing Exercise: Pass/Fail