SALARY: $27.87
- $33.87 Hourly
$4,830.03 - $5,870.93 Monthly
$57,960.35 - $70,451.17 Annually
OPENING DATE:
03/23/15
CLOSING DATE: 04/13/15
05:00 PM
SUMMARY:
If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a
commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County
location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for
the position of Adult Services Senior Librarian at the Escondido Public
Library. This is a leadership and supervisory position responsible for
oversight for Adult Services collection development and maintenance of print
and non-print resources, programs, budgets, work assignments, and personnel. For a complete listing of job duties and
qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be
obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City’s
website
Under general supervision of the Deputy City Librarian,
plans organizes and directs a major division of the library such as adult
services, children’s services, media services or technical services or a branch
library; supervises professional and technical staff as needed; performs
related work as assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, directs and reviews work of professional
and technical support staff assigned to a specific division or branch library.
Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives,
policies, programs, procedures and work standards for an assigned division.
Selects library materials and resources for an assigned
area.
Conducts studies and makes recommendations for improved
service delivery.
Acts as liaison between library management and the
community.
Develops annual budget requirements and monitors expenditures
for an assigned area.
Coordinates and provides specialized programs and services
to customers such as advisory/reference services and topical programs.
Develops and coordinates outreach and promotional efforts
for an assigned area.
Represents the library in meetings with the public, citizen
groups and other agencies.
Monitors developments in the library field, including
emerging technologies.
Participates in activities of professional associations as
time permits.
Assists in application for outside funding for library
programs.
Performs vacation and temporary relief as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Supervisory principles and practices, including training and
evaluation of employees.
Theories, principles and practices of program and budget
development and implementation.
Library materials and resources in a broad spectrum of
subjects and formats.
Automated library information systems, software and
equipment usage.
Theories, principles and practices of Collection
development.
Theories, principles and practices of cataloging and
classification procedures for a variety of materials and formats.
Research techniques using print, media, electronic databases
and the Internet.
Principles and practices of positive customer service and
public relations.
Ability to:
Develop, coordinate and implement library service programs
and activities.
Effectively select and train professional and
paraprofessional staff.
Effectively plan, organize and direct the work of
professional and paraprofessional staff and volunteers.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other
written materials.
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
a variety of library customers, staff, volunteers and community groups
contacted during the course of work.
Analyze service and resource problems and evaluate
alternatives and courses of action to resolve problems.
Mitigate customer service issues.
Develop appropriate and effective collections/resources
within an assigned area.
Operate library automation system and other computer
equipment.
Contribute to a successful team effort.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of Escondido’s diverse
community, interacting and communicating successfully with people from a
variety of backgrounds.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Master’s Degree in Library Science.
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience as a
professional librarian in a public library.
License and Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License or
be able to arrange transportation as required.
English/Spanish bilingual ability is desirable. Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
NOTE: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and
alcohol free workplace. All applicants will be subject to fingerprint
investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended. A medical
examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional
offer of employment. Positions subject to the Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random
drug and alcohol testing.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates
will be invited to appear for testing. All positions require the ability to
read, write and speak English. Types of tests may include written and/or oral
examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related
selection process.
When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an
eligibility list in the order of their test score. Selection for appointments
is made from names certified on the eligibility list. All appointments are
subject to the successful completion of background investigation including
LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the
legal right to work in the United States. Qualification by a medical
examination may be required at the time of appointment. After appointment, classified
employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for
regular status.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United
States within the first three days of their employment. The City of Escondido
participates in E-Verify®.
Additional information regarding the essential functions and
physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be
obtained from the Human Resources Department. If you require reasonable
accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing,
you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to
complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express
or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified
or revoked without notice.
Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.53, the
City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of
arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding
judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for
employment, assignment, and/or promotion. A copy of this information, if
received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the
City’s receipt.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Eligible individuals are those who meet the following
criteria:
· Served in
the U.S. armed forces
· Received an
honorable discharge
· Did not
retire from military service
· Seeking
employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not
qualify for veterans’ preference. Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be
submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the
eligibility list will not be delayed. Veterans’ preference credit will only be
applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive
of credit) on the final open examination.
Senior Librarian (Adult Services) Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Have you
graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in
Library Science? Diploma MUST BE ATTACHED to application.
Yes No
*2. Do you possess at least three years of full-time
progressively responsible experience as a professional librarian in a public
library?
Yes No
*3. Please share your
background and experience, and provide examples related to creating, planning,
promoting, and conducting library programs and outreach for adults. What kind
of programs have been most successful and how would you focus on ensuring program
success, customer service, and community involvement?
*4. How has your professional library experience and
training prepared you to take on supervisory responsibilities related to
managing budgets and personnel interactions involving interviewing, hiring, and
evaluating professional and paraprofessional staff?
*5. Please discuss the steps you would take to ensure
excellent User Experience (UX) in Adult services. How has your professional
library experience prepared you to offer an enhanced UX in programs and
services? Provide examples of how you have enhanced the adult UX in a library
setting and ideas you have to advance UX.
*6. You must be willing to work evenings and weekends, would
this be a problem for you?
Yes Yes No No
* Required Question
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