County of San Diego is hiring: Library Technician I-25401612 in San Diego

LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I

One of San Diego County's greatest assets is its diverse, high‑tech, vast, and phenomenal library system.

The San Diego County Library is now hiring for the position of LIBRARY TECHNICIAN I. Permanent full‑time and part‑time positions are available.

1st interviews will take place the weeks of February 17th, 2026, and February 23rd, 2026.

Future Salary Increases

June 2026 – 5.84% increase to base pay (3.5% across‑board + 1.33% market adjustment + 1.01% internal alignment increase).

June 2027 – 5.34% increase to base pay (3% across‑board + 1.33% market adjustment + 1.01% internal alignment increase).

This position is eligible for appointment at Step 1, $41,912.00 annually. County employees are subject to the County promotional rule for step placement in accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.

Employees in this classification assigned to a rural library location may be eligible for a 5% premium.

An employee’s principal work location must be one of the following to be eligible: Alpine, Borrego Springs, Campo, Crest, Descanso, Fallbrook, Fletcher Hills, Jacumba, Julian, Lincoln Acres, Pine Valley, Potrero, Ramona, or Valley Center.

We celebrate our communities and dedicate our passion and expertise to help you create your own story.

SDCL has several 40‑hour, 30‑hour, and 20‑hour permanent positions along with several part‑time positions available. San Diego County Library (SDCL) is among the top 10 national and international public library providers of eBooks. With 33 branches, two bookmobiles, five kiosks, countless special events, and a team of enthusiastic and creative staff, SDCL offers San Diego County residents a physical and virtual hub of education, entertainment, and culture.

Every year, five million customers take advantage of SDCL's 15,000 programs and services, checking out more than 11 million items, including books, CDs, DVDs, and more. SDCL is committed to helping the community thrive and grow.

We promote learning, exploration, and discovery for fulfillment and personal growth – we offer various programs for children and adults. We champion civic engagement and support individuals in shaping the future of their communities – every library branch becomes a polling location and/or a mail ballot drop‑off location. We encourage reading in every way: to develop skills, nurture hope, and motivate a love of reading.

Hiring Timeline & Dates

• Job offer and background process begins in March 2025. Current county employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre‑employment medical screening: approximately three days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated start date: based upon successful completion of medical screening or another mutually agreed date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

About the Position

Provide courteous, high‑quality customer service to members of the public by personally responding to information requests in person or by phone. This is the entry‑level class in the Library Technician series. Employees in this classification perform para‑professional library services and varied clerical tasks in a branch library or headquarters division.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of full‑time paid or voluntary work experience in a public, academic, school, church, or community library; completed course of study in library use and techniques; library use as a high school student; paid or volunteer work with public contact; or other related experience and/or training.

Note: A Library Technology certificate or an associate’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in Library Science is desirable.

Required Attachments

Attach a copy of your diploma, complete transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency certificate to your application. Documents submitted on or after February 29, 2008 do not need to be resubmitted. Please only attach the required documents.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre‑employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre‑employment medical screening prior to beginning county employment. Current county employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation Process

Qualified candidates will be placed on a six‑month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case‑by‑case basis.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.