Library Assistant II in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
Working Title of Vacant PositionLibrary Assistant II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026390
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Work Schedule Varies Includes day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours special programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA.
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The weekly schedule varies and includes day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours programming.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 08/05/2026
Job Close Date: 08/12/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: CHES LIBRARY SYSTEM
Division: LIBRARIES ADMIN
Requisition Number: 2026390
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Work Schedule: Work Schedule Varies Includes day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours special programming. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA.
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$36,416 minimum starting salary.
- Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
Chesapeake Public Library (CPL) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Library Assistant II to work in Youth and Family Services in a busy public library. If you have a passion for working with your local community, being creative in all-ages programs as well as programs for young children and their families, then consider applying.
Responsibilities Include:
Responsibilities Include:
- Design and lead engaging programming for regularly occurring in-house programs, specialized one-off programs, and various outreach opportunities for the public, both indoors and outdoors.
- Assist customers of all ages, but especially children, teens, and families with accessing library resources, including public computers, reader’s advisory, and more.
- Assist with collection maintenance and promotion, including but not limited to shelving, sorting, creating displays, and shelf-reading.
- Assist with operating and maintaining specialized library equipment such as makerspace tools and Automated Material Handling systems.
- Provide front-line customer service and collaborative support to other departments, through tasks such as registering new library users, checking in/out materials, and maintaining accurate records.
The weekly schedule varies and includes day, evening, and weekend hours. May also include after-hours programming.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of 6 months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months’ public library experience preferred.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires one year of college in liberal arts or library science or any equivalent combination of education and customer service experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of 6 months related, full-time equivalent library or customer service experience. Six months’ public library experience preferred.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with computers, new technologies and tools such as 3D printers.
Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, interns, and volunteers.
Job Open Date: 08/05/2026
Job Close Date: 08/12/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is located at the Russell Memorial Library – 2808 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321.
This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
A background check including fingerprint and Child Protective Service (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
This opportunity is available to current City of Chesapeake employees. As the City of Chesapeake and Chesapeake Public Schools are separate governmental entities, employees of Chesapeake Public Schools are not included in the City employee eligibility requirement.
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.
A background check including fingerprint and Child Protective Service (CPS) reports are required.
An in-basket exercise may be administered to the candidates selected for an interview.
The selected candidate may be transferred to work at another area library, if and when a need arises.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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