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Library Branch Manager
Recruitment #17-346010-D1
| Approximate Salary | $81,423.21 - $98,970.42/year |
|---|---|
| Opening Date | 10/20/2017 08:00:00 AM |
| Final Filing Date | 10/27/2017 5:00:00 PM |
| Contact Information | Joy Cadiz (707) 784-3405 |
| Type of Recruitment | Departmental Promotional |
The Position
Current Solano County Library Department employees are invited to apply for this promotional opportunity.
The Library Branch Manager plans, organizes, and directs the operations of a number of branch libraries and related library outreach efforts to provide a comprehensive program of library services. The incumbent supervises and evaluates the work of staff, monitors and implements budgets, coordinates with administration and other managerial staff on policy and procedure, participates in public relations activities, and ensures proper maintenance and safety of the facility and equipment.
The Branch Manager will oversee two branches, with two supervisors reporting to the manager, within the Vallejo cluster: John F Kennedy branch and the Springstowne branch.
Branch Managers report to the Deputy Director of Public Services and serve as the primary liaison between the branches and administration. The positions involve frequent travel between branches.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a positive outlook on facing the challenges of working in a fast paced environment and the ability to welcome change in a continuously evolving organization. Additionally, this person will be:
- An experienced library supervisor with a strong record of accomplishments, professional commitment, integrity, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
- An effective leader who has the ability to develop, identify, motivate and properly direct professional and supervisory staff.
- Well versed in innovation and public library trends and able to create new opportunities for service or enhance existing services.
- Able to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, implement recommendations in support of goals, and monitor the results.
- A strong communicator and able to summarize and present information about the value and direction of the Library to varied audiences, including the staff, the community and other stakeholders, and other County departments.
This position is an "at-will" senior management position and is exempt from the civil service; incumbents serve at the discretion of the appointing authority.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Four (4) years of professional librarian experience involving the provision of public library services including reference and collection development as well as programming including two years of experience supervising professional level staff.
Education: Masters degree in library science from an accredited college or university is required.
Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
Other: Must be a current Solano County Department/Office employee.
To view the job description for this position, please visit:http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15879
BENEFITS
Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2018 calendar year is $1,520.73 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.
Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. 
The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 15 days per year for the first 10 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Effective July 1 of each year, 80 hours of administrative leave is granted
Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years.
To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=18189
Selection Process
10/27/17 – Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Week of 11/6/2017 – Tentative date for interviews
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
How to Apply
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Document Submittal Requirements
A Master’s Degree in library science is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the student, institution, date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA 94533, by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Library Branch Manager) and the recruitment number (17-346010-D1). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.
Americans With Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
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