Contra Costa - Deputy County Librarian, Public Services

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/contracosta/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1126005

SALARY: $7,701.30 - $9,360.98 Monthly

ISSUE DATE: 04/20/15

FINAL FILING DATE: 05/01/15

THE POSITION

The Contra Costa County Library is seeking a creative, enthusiastic and innovative leader for an exciting and challenging opportunity as Deputy County Librarian - Public Services. This is one of three Deputy County Librarians and will report directly to the County Librarian. The Deputy County Librarian-Public Services serves as a member of the Library's Executive Management Team and is responsible for the planning and organization of community libraries, including in depth participation in planning new and expanded facilities as needed. This position will oversee the functions of the library, such as reading and literacy or lifelong learning programs. Additional responsibilities include preparing and presenting budgets; providing leadership in the assessment of library and community needs and interest; planning, developing and evaluating service needs and related methods of delivery; creating and maintaining relationships with cities, schools and community based organizations to effectively plan resources; representing the County Library at the Library Commission, other community, government and professional meetings; providing leadership in staff development and training.

TYPICAL TASKS

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visits and consults with community library managers to advise on public services, implementation of new policies, procedures and practices
• Assesses budget, training and service needs of community libraries
• Develops recommendations for improvements or changes
• Works with community library managers to develop short and long plans and objectives in accordance with library-wide plans, policies and procedures
• Fosters and monitors the development and utilization of staff at the community libraries
• Provides leadership for inter library activities and exchange of ideas
• Trains, supervises, evaluates and guides the various community library managers
• Participates in the planning of new or expanded facilities
• Prepares, analyzes statistics, surveys and reports which measure and evaluate usage of community library collections, programs, service delivery and identifies problems and recommends solutions
• Serves as a resource for community library managers and administrative functions, such as budget preparation, facility maintenance and operations, and personnel selection and development
• Interprets County and department policies and procedures to staff and recommends and formulates community library and extension services policies and procedures
• Provides leadership for assessing library and community needs and interests
• Works with community library managers in translating the library's broad objectives and strategic plans into programs and activities supporting such goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from a school of Librarianship accredited by the American Library Association.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent professional experience in a public library, at least three (3) years of which must have been as manager of a major library program or division and included the supervision of professional librarians.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application Filing: Applicants, including County Employees, are to apply on-line at Contra Costa County Department of Human Resources and submit the required information by the final filing date. All applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements provided on the job announcement. Resumes may not be substituted for the official County application. Paper, faxed or late applications WILL NOT be accepted. To view the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this position, please visit www.cccounty.us/hr 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.