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Conditional employment offers are based on successful completion of any pre-appointment background investigation, drug testing, and medical/psychological evaluation.
This recruitment requires the completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You must submit your response to the supplemental questions with your application.
ABOUT THE POSITION: Under direction, plans, organizes, controls, and directs County library operations, services and programs; coordinates and directs personnel, communications, and resources to meet county library needs and ensures smooth and efficient department activities; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; serves on the library's management team; and does other related work as required.
TYPICAL TASKS:
(Not in order of importance)
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Plan, organize, control, and direct County library operations, services, programs and activities; establish and maintain departmental timelines and priorities; participate in strategic planning; ensure optimal allocation of library resources; prepare and monitor library performance measures; comply with established laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Coordinate, direct, and evaluate assigned personnel and other resources to meet County library needs and ensure smooth and efficient Department activities; develop and implement departmental training activities; oversee the development and implementation of library services to include branch management and automation; manage the operation and maintenance of County branch libraries, bookmobiles, and related services.
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Direct activities to ensure proper maintenance of county-wide library collections to include acquisition, receipt, and distribution of library materials county-wide; coordinate library resource-sharing activities with the Black Gold consortium and direct inter-library loan activities.
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Participate in the review, analysis and implementation of new automated systems, equipment and technologies; maintain current knowledge of programs, products and services related to automated systems and technologies.
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Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical records as well as provide technical information and assistance to library management, staff, and outside groups/individuals about library services and programs.
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Enhance professional development through participation in professional organizations and attendance at professional conferences and workshops; conduct meetings, workshops, and special events as assigned; represent the library on county-wide committees as needed; coordinate with Friends of the Library groups system-wide and the foundation for San Luis Obispo City-County libraries.
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Serve as the Library Director in the absence of the Director.
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:
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Principles and practices of public library administration to include planning, organization, and direction of public library operations, services, and programs
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Library classification systems and standard library cataloging practices
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Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and
procedures
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Principles and practices of supervision and
training
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Budget preparation and control
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Integrated online library systems
Ability to:
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Plan, organize, control, and direct County library operations, services, and programs
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Manage and direct personnel, communications, and resources to meet County library needs and ensure smooth and efficient Department operations
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Oversee the development and implementation of Library programs and
services
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Establish and maintain departmental time lines and
priorities
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Monitor, analyze and modify policies, procedures and programs to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of County libraries and meet patron
needs
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Manage the operation and maintenance of County branch libraries, bookmobiles, and related
services
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Recommend adequate personnel, resources, and equipment levels to meet County library
needs
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Communicate effectively both orally and in
writing
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Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and
procedures
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
others
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Operate a computer and assigned office
equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an American Library Association accredited college or university with a master's degree in library science. In addition, five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience including three years in an administrative or supervisory
position.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout
employment.
IN ADDITION: This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. Duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have questions regarding the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Human Resources
Department.
NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified 2-4 weeks after the final filing deadline. However, some recruitments may take less or more time depending on the type of exam and number of applicants. Notifications will be posted on-line on the Applicant Status Board for each phase of the recruitment process and will be sent by US mail and/or email. Therefore, notify the Human Resources Department of any mailing or email address changes for all applications
submitted.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The examination process will include a competitive examination consisting of an evaluation of job-related education and experience through one of the following methods of testing: A) competitive application rating, based solely on application information presented OR B) oral board rating as determined by an interview panel OR C) application screening and an oral board rating OR D) any combination thereof. In any case, the evaluation will be weighted 100% in determining a candidate’s placement on the eligible list. Applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for proper qualification evaluation. The hiring department will be provided a list of the top nine ranks of eligible candidates and one additional rank for each vacancy. The hiring department may hire any of the candidates certified to the department. Veterans and disabled veterans preference points will be assigned when applicable. Please note: any part of this selection process may be waived or changed as deemed appropriate by the Human Resources Department at any point during the recruitment. Eligible lists may be used to fill regular, limited term or temporary
positions.
New employees are required to complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. Essential functions of a job for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling of each vacant position.
A REASONABLE EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF THE DISABLED AND THE RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF AN APPLICANT. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST INFORM THE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN WRITING OF THE TYPE AND EXTENT OF ACCOMMODATION
NO LATER THAN THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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