Salary: $31.05 - $39.65 Hourly
Final Filing Date: 01/02/15
The Position
The Contra Costa County Library is seeking qualified
individuals to fill the position of Community Library Manager. Presently, there
are two (2) vacancies that include one full-time (40/40) vacancy in Moraga,
California that will oversee the Moraga Community Library and one part-time
(32/40) vacancy in Oakley, California that will oversee the Oakley Community
Library.
Community Library Managers are responsible for day-to-day
administration and operation of a full service community library.
Responsibilities include applying individual judgment and influence to manage
human, financial and physical resources in a community library and supervise
the activities of professional, technical and/or clerical level positions
involved in library support and service activities; plan, develop and implement
community library goals, objectives, policies and procedures; collaborate with
City staff in the planning and development of library programs and services;
assess community library needs and formulate proposals and policies and other
duties as assigned.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may
remain in effect for six (6) months and may be used to fill future part-time
and full-time vacancies.
Typical Tasks
Plan, organize and manage the activities of a community
library ; ensure the efficient and effective delivery of high quality library
services to the general public
Plan, develop and implement community library goals,
objectives, policies and procedures that reflect the County Library's mission
and services
Act autonomously to develop and maintain relationships with
City leaders, community organizations, local businesses, schools, service clubs
and "Friends of the Library" organizations, and make presentations to
these organizations.
Collaborate with City staff in the planning and development
of library programs and services
Plan and prepare the community library's budgetary needs;
develop budget justification for staffing, service and materials; monitor and
reconcile financial resources for county and city, grants, and donations from
community organizations, businesses and library friends/foundation
organizations
Manage professional level librarians, technical and/or
clerical staff; exercise independent judgment in the selection, training and
evaluation of staff; make assignments and counsel employees on work-related
issues and take disciplinary action as necessary in accordance with County and
department guidelines and direction, regulations or applicable MOU
Manage task forces in the development of County Library
policies and procedures, committee projects or special assignments and make
recommendations; interpret library policies and procedures to staff and the
public
Assess community library needs and formulate proposals and
policies to support such needs within the County Library and the community
Manage building security and maintenance issues which may
include surrounding grounds; evaluate architectural drawings to assess new
library interior designs, layouts, and circulation needs, and make
recommendations
Anticipate and recommend computer technology needs and
planning, including internet access and software, and web based research
services
Manage acquisition and collection development, including any
specialized collections; participate in centralized collection development to
ensure collection materials meet the community's needs
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree
from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent
curriculum.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent
professional/supervisory library experience.
OR
Three (3) years full-time equivalent experience working in a
library, which may include two (2) years as support staff, technician or
paraprofessional, and at least one (1) year at a professional/supervisory
level.
Selection Process
1. Application Filing: All applicants, including County
employees must apply on-line at Contra Costa County Department of Human
Resources, and submit the required information as indicated on the job announcement
by the closing date/time listed above. All applicants must clearly demonstrate
that they meet the minimum qualifications provided on the job announcement.
Paper, faxed, or late applications WILL NOT be accepted. Resumes may not be
substituted for the official County application. To view the typical tasks,
knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit
our website to see the detailed job description.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of
applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to
evaluate and select the best qualified candidates for invitation to the next
phase of the examination.
3. Oral Interview: An oral interview will be conducted by a
Qualifications Appraisal Board in Martinez, Ca. The Board will evaluate
candidates in job-related areas. Candidates must receive a rating of at least
70 from a majority of the Board members to be ranked on the employment list.
(Weighted 100%)
As part of the application process, an applicant may be
required to fill out a Conviction History form. Please note that the Conviction
History Form should only be submitted when requested.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination
steps noted above in accordance with Personnel Management Regulations and
accepted selection practices.
Community Library Manager Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Community Library Manager (3AGG -
2014) Supplemental Questionnaire The supplemental questionnaire is part of the
application process for the Community Library Manager. The purpose of the
questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their
qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate
your relevant experience to determine which applicant's will be invited to
participate in a competitive oral examination. Please answer the questions
below and submit your responses with your on-line application. Do not leave any
answer space blank; if a question does not apply, write "N/A".
Although you may submit a resume to further describe your qualifications or
additional information, such items may not be substituted in lieu of the
supplemental questionnaire. An incomplete supplemental questionnaire may result
in disqualification. Do not answer any question by indicating "see
attached resume" in your work history or responses to the supplemental
questions. An application submitted without the supplemental questionnaire is
considered incomplete and will therefore be disqualified. Please read the Job
Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental
questions, and final filing dates. I have read and understand the above
information:
YES/NO
* 2. EXPERIENCE: Please Use The Below
Instructions To Answer Questions 3 and 4. Describe your professional experience
in one or more of the following areas. If your experience does not apply to any
given question, please indicate "N/A". For each area, in addition to
providing a full description of the work experience, please also identify:
Employer's name and official job title
Years and months of required experience
Percentage (%) of time spent supporting the functions I
understand that the above instructions apply to questions 3 and 4, and I will
provide the above information in response to these questions.
YES/NO
* 3. Please describe your experience
performing professional and/or supervisory duties in a library.
* 4. Please describe your experience
performing support staff, technician and/or paraprofessional duties in a
library.
* Required Question
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