Salary Range: Grade 12: $59,079.59 - $75,478.92/year

Job Type:

Job Number: CL22-00385

Location: Orange, CA

Division: Institutional Effectiveness, Library and Learning Support Services Division

Closing: Continuous

Job Description

ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.
CLASS SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex clerical and paraprofessional library work requiring specialized knowledge and excellent judgment. Directs public service desk and/or technical service area operations.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex clerical and paraprofessional library work requiring specialized knowledge and excellent judgment. Directs public service desk and technical service area operations. Troubleshoots and resolves problems encountered in producing and maintaining the on-line automated catalog; prepares and analyzes records on overdue books, fines, book reservations, lost books, and statistics of loaned books and magazines; supervises collection maintenance; interprets rules and answers student and faculty questions regarding the use of the library facilities; interviews, trains and directs student assistants; participates in the planning, analyzing and implementing of the library budget; maintains periodic and regular inventories; processes new books and non-book material; maintains and analyzes weekly and monthly statistics of materials added or withdrawn and interprets and compiles material for an annual report from such data; participates in the production and maintenance procedures manual; analyzes and maintains various accounting records; relates the purchase of all items to the allotted budget and monitors available resources; verifies orders and processes audio visual and CD ROM materials; organizeds and distributes ordering materials for title selection; orders (using automated equipment and software), receives, records, shelves, and circulates all library materials and resources; contacts vendors, petitions for discounts/credits; solves problems with ordering and receiving materials; collects money, maintains records and deposits receipts in library accounts; interprets and provides information on-site or over the phone; performs related duties as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to the head of the library or to a supervising librarian responsible for a major department. Part-time employees and student helpers frequently are assigned to these technicians for direction.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of: library procedures, including procedures used in public and technical service areas; library automation and its application to library records, files and statistics; the technical aspects of classification of library materials; technical sources of information for library operations; automated office and clerical techniques; filing, financial record keeping and record checking methods; oral and written English, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary; accounting fundamentals, automated library/office equipment; principles of supervising, scheduling and training of student and part-time employees, and scheduling and training of part-time classified staff. Ability to: work with a high level of independence; interview, schedule, and direct several student workers in all library operations; assist patrons in utilizing library; assist librarians in compiling bibliographies; interpret policy and procedures for students; maintain and analyze statistical-use records and prepare reports; classify library books and materials; demonstrate the use of reference sources; learn new library techniques; read and apply technical library materials; follow oral and written instructions and procedures. Skills: Ability to use computer hardware and a variety of software applicable to library services; ability to type copy and figures accurately; demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, communications skills, and able to use sound judgment in decision-making; able to lift, bend and stand for extended periods of time; keyboarding and software skills.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent; three years of responsible office clerical experience at least two of which must be in a library; and 12 semester units in Library Science or Library Technology. Two years of Library work experience may be substituted for the 12 units.
EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.
SELECTION CRITERIA Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews:

• Education experience (breadth and depth)
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Bilingual ability (if needed)
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
• Professional growth activities
• Specialized skills training
• Leadership skills
• Written and/or oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem Solving Skills

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.

Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance.

Application Procedures
The position will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District Online application that includes the items listed below no later than October 24, 2022. People & Culture will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

• RSCCD Online Application
• Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience

This applicant pool may be used for vacancies in the same classification occurring within the next six months.

Foreign Transcripts: Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional/accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts.

Conditions of Employment
Selected candidate(s) is required to complete the following prior to employment as part of the onboarding process:

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States (by in-person appointment in People & Culture)
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/3733307/library-technician-ii

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