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WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic individuals to join their Library team!
The Department
The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Community Services Department takes pride in “Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships.” The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department: Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services.
The Division
The Torrance Public Library provides outstanding services, exceptional resources, and accessible spaces to support an independent, literate, and informed community.
The Position
The Department is seeking multiple Library Technicians who are dependable, resourceful, and have a passion for providing excellent public service in a team-oriented library system. Under direction from assigned Library Supervisor or Management Staff, Library Technicians perform highly specialized library support work, using clerical, technology, and public service skills, which requires independent judgment and functional expertise in library operations. Performs related work as required.
Up to 10% premium based on assignment.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Bachelor's degree; OR
Associate's degree or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a library environment; OR
Library Support Staff Certificate and two (2) years of experience in a library environment; OR
High School graduation and four (4) years of experience in a library environment.
Ideal Candidate
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on June 30, 2025.)
The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TLEA-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Benefit Summary For Torrance Library Employees Association (tlea)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.2)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1140.36 1595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 459.74 872.67 1165.15
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 338.55 598.84 774.67
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
(Part-Time Section I employees qualify for 50% of benefits)
Section II employees receive PRO RATED BENEFITS for Insurance, Retirement, Sick Leave and Vacation. NOT ELIGIBLE for Disability, Life Insurance or Industrial Accident
Premium Pay (sec. 3.2)
Lead Worker Librarian: 5% premium
Night Shift Differential (sec. 3.3)
Paid 10% over and above base hourly pay inclusive of longevity pay when ½ or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 4:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m. (Branch employees night shift defined as ½ or more of the shift if scheduled to work after 3:00 p.m.)
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.2)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
PERS 2@55,
Employees hired before 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011, or "classic members", pay 7% EPMC*
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The day after Thanksgiving, Labor Day, The last working day prior to Christmas, Christmas Day & the last working day prior to New Year's Day).
Value of Holidays
Full-time Employees: normal work shift- either eight (8), nine (9), or ten (10) hours
Part-time Empoyees: four (4) hours per holiday except Independence Day for six (6) hours and Christmas Day for five (5) hours
Section I and Senior Library Pages: Accrue 6 hours per month. Max. accrual: 600 hours
Library Pages: granted 16 hours per year. Eigible to use a max. of 24 hours per year, but no more than 48 hours in two (2) consecutive years. Accrue one (1) hour per thirty (30) hours. 48 hours max. accrual per year.
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.8) (4.9)
Section I: Vacation accrual rate per month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67 hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18.00 hours
Library Pages: Vacation accrual rate
At the rate of 24 hours per year. Years 5-9: 44 hours, Year 10: 64 hours
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.10)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.13) (sec 4.14)
Section I Employees
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary
Upon completion of year one, Section I employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
Section II Employees
Section II employees participate in mandated City deferred compensation program in lieu of Social Security: when total deferred amount becomes $5,000, employee may move funds to Plan A of the deferred compensation program.
Educational Material Allowance (sec. 5.4)
Librarian, Library Technician, and Senior Library Technician: $333 annually (paid in September)
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The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
What is your highest level of education completed?
List the type of degree and field (i.e. Bachelor's Degree in Library Science). (If none, type N/A.)
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Do you possess a Library Support Staff Certificate?
Indicate the number of full-time years of experience that you have working in a library environment.
Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
____________________________________________________________
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic individuals to join their Library team!
The Department
The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Community Services Department takes pride in “Enriching the Community through People, Programs, and Partnerships.” The Department is a diverse organization which consists of five Divisions that work collaboratively to meet the vision, mission, and goals of the department: Administrative Services, Cultural Services, Library Services, Parks Services, and Recreation Services.
The Division
The Torrance Public Library provides outstanding services, exceptional resources, and accessible spaces to support an independent, literate, and informed community.
The Position
The Department is seeking multiple Library Technicians who are dependable, resourceful, and have a passion for providing excellent public service in a team-oriented library system. Under direction from assigned Library Supervisor or Management Staff, Library Technicians perform highly specialized library support work, using clerical, technology, and public service skills, which requires independent judgment and functional expertise in library operations. Performs related work as required.
Up to 10% premium based on assignment.
For more information about the duties of the position, click here.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Bachelor's degree; OR
Associate's degree or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a library environment; OR
Library Support Staff Certificate and two (2) years of experience in a library environment; OR
High School graduation and four (4) years of experience in a library environment.
Ideal Candidate
Successful Candidates Will Possess The Following
- A proven track record of delivering exceptional end-to-end customer service;
- Ability to communicate effectively with all ages from diverse socioeconomic, educational and cultural backgrounds;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience in effectively handling and completing multiple projects and shifting priorities;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Ability to exercise independent judgment; and
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently.
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively scheduled on June 30, 2025.)
The tentative test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received by the first review date. If a sufficient number of applications are not received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the test date may change to a later date.
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TLEA-AFSCME and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
Benefit Summary For Torrance Library Employees Association (tlea)
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec. 4.2)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
Employee Only Employee +1 Employee +2 or more
Full Time 597.68 1140.36 1595.96
Part-Time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 459.74 872.67 1165.15
Part-Time
(hired after 1/1/08) 338.55 598.84 774.67
The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more
The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
(Part-Time Section I employees qualify for 50% of benefits)
Section II employees receive PRO RATED BENEFITS for Insurance, Retirement, Sick Leave and Vacation. NOT ELIGIBLE for Disability, Life Insurance or Industrial Accident
Premium Pay (sec. 3.2)
Lead Worker Librarian: 5% premium
Night Shift Differential (sec. 3.3)
Paid 10% over and above base hourly pay inclusive of longevity pay when ½ or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 4:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m. (Branch employees night shift defined as ½ or more of the shift if scheduled to work after 3:00 p.m.)
Disability Insurance (sec. 4.2)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
- Section II employees: Cost of SDI benefit will be paid by employee using the benefit.
PERS 2@55,
Employees hired before 2/01/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired on or after 2/01/2011, or "classic members", pay 7% EPMC*
- Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2@62 "New members" hired on or after 1/01/2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, The day after Thanksgiving, Labor Day, The last working day prior to Christmas, Christmas Day & the last working day prior to New Year's Day).
Value of Holidays
Full-time Employees: normal work shift- either eight (8), nine (9), or ten (10) hours
Part-time Empoyees: four (4) hours per holiday except Independence Day for six (6) hours and Christmas Day for five (5) hours
- Employee must work at least one hour in the pay period or use one hour of approved paid leave time in the pay period, to be eligible for holiday pay.
Section I and Senior Library Pages: Accrue 6 hours per month. Max. accrual: 600 hours
Library Pages: granted 16 hours per year. Eigible to use a max. of 24 hours per year, but no more than 48 hours in two (2) consecutive years. Accrue one (1) hour per thirty (30) hours. 48 hours max. accrual per year.
Vacation Leave (sec. 4.8) (4.9)
Section I: Vacation accrual rate per month
Years 1 -2 : 9.33 hours; Year 3: 10 hours; Year 4: 10.67 hours; Years 5 – 9: 12.67 hours; Years 10 – 20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.33 hours; Year 25+: 18.00 hours
Library Pages: Vacation accrual rate
At the rate of 24 hours per year. Years 5-9: 44 hours, Year 10: 64 hours
Bereavement Leave (sec. 4.10)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Deferred Compensation (sec 4.13) (sec 4.14)
Section I Employees
457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary
Upon completion of year one, Section I employees receive a non-matching deferred City contribution of $300 ($11.54 per pay period) per calendar year.
Section II Employees
Section II employees participate in mandated City deferred compensation program in lieu of Social Security: when total deferred amount becomes $5,000, employee may move funds to Plan A of the deferred compensation program.
Educational Material Allowance (sec. 5.4)
Librarian, Library Technician, and Senior Library Technician: $333 annually (paid in September)
01
The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
- Yes
- No
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education completed?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College Coursework
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
List the type of degree and field (i.e. Bachelor's Degree in Library Science). (If none, type N/A.)
05
Do you possess a Library Support Staff Certificate?
- Yes
- No
Indicate the number of full-time years of experience that you have working in a library environment.
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 years but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question