City and County of San Francisco is hiring: 3618 (C00366) LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSI

Overview

3618 (C00366) LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT II — City and County of San Francisco. This is a citywide exam for the Library Technical Assistant II position. The role supports library operations, patron services, cataloging, technical library work, and related duties under supervision.

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Job Details

Salary Range: $95,264 to $115,830. Recruitment ID: CBT-3618-C00366. Cert Rule – Rule of 10. Application Opening: 9/29/2025. Application Deadline: 10/13/25 (unpublishes at 12:01 AM). Questions: hana.mendoza@sfgov.org. This announcement is Citywide and subject to Civil Service rules.

Important Contacts and How to Apply

Where to Apply: All applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://careers.sf.gov/. Ensure information matches your legal ID. If you have questions, contact the exam analyst: Hana Mendoza at hana.mendoza@sfgov.org. Notification emails come from notification@smartrecruiters.com.

Note: Falsifying information or incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a City application. The recruitment includes a banked-score provision and an eligible list process described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinate personnel and coordinates their assignments to meet department needs.
• Processes orders, overdue accounts, library card applications, requests for library material, new books, additional copies, serials, and other library material.
• Assists patrons in person, by telephone and correspondence regarding library policies and procedures; under supervision, assists with routine questions and locating library materials.
• Searches for library materials; obtains information from bibliographies, files, records, and other sources.
• Conducts preliminary cataloging; makes proper entry of new serials; assigns Cutter numbers; files and maintains records.
• Performs clerical tasks: writes correspondence, types, records money, and handles invoices with vendors/publishers as needed.
• Manages circulation and disposition of library material; assists in opening/closing and maintaining orderly workspaces; participates in inventory and shelf checks.
• Assists in creating and displaying reference materials and resources; may help prepare exhibits or publicity material.
• May troubleshoot and maintain the Library's website, intranet and other electronic media systems; may organize audio, video, images, and graphics; provide technical training to staff as needed.
• Under the supervision of a librarian, may be responsible for day-to-day operations of a reading center.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications (as stated in the announcement):

• An A.A. degree with a major in Library Information Technology AND one year of full-time verifiable experience in technical library work (technical services, circulation, cataloging, or information services) equivalent to the duties of Library Technical Assistant I in SF.
• OR Completion of a Library Information Technology certificate AND two years of full-time verifiable library experience, at least one year in technical library work, equivalent to Library Technical Assistant I.
• OR Three years of full-time verifiable library experience, at least one year in technical library work, equivalent to Library Technical Assistant I.

Special Conditions: Some positions may require bilingual skills; a language proficiency test may be administered. Some positions require lifting up to 50 pounds, and some may require a valid California driver’s license. Some positions may require evening/weekend work and may be located at various Library locations.

Verification: Applicants may be asked to verify education/experience. See https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ for details. Falsification may lead to disqualification. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the City application.

Selection Procedures

The selection process includes:

• Application and Preliminary Questionnaire; additional assessments may be required.
• Core Multiple Choice Examination (weight 80%) covering library knowledge, procedures, software, and related areas; and
• Basic Supervisory Exam (weight 20%) covering supervisory practices and customer service.
• Passing scores on both exams are required for eligibility on the list. Some candidates may be scheduled for additional position-specific procedures.

Banked Score: Scores are banked for three years and may be reused for future announcements.

Additional Information

• Eligibility list duration is 12 months, with potential extension.
• Terms of Announcement and Appeal rights detailed in the Civil Service rules.
• Equal Employment Opportunity statement and other employment information included.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.