Recruitment #2014-14772-01
Salary | $30.44 - $37.00/hour; $5,275.92 - $6,413.07/month |
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Department | Library |
Job Type | Promotional and/or Interdepartment Transfer |
Date Opened | 10/9/2014 4:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/24/2014 12:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
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Work Location |
Roseville, California (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville)
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HR Analyst | Jennifer Duvall |
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO PERMANENT PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
The current Senior Librarian vacancy is in the Granite Bay Library. The Senior Librarian is in charge of managing the day-to-day operations of the Library. The Granite Bay Library is a large library with the 3rd highest circulation in Placer County's Library system. The Senior Librarian oversees the facility, the collection, and the staff. The person selected to fill this position will be required to work evenings and/or weekends. This position requires two years of professional experience as a librarian II and a Master's Degree in Library Science.
Plan, organize and supervise one or more major functions of the Library Department; manage the operations of a large library branch; provide highly responsible, professional and technical staff assistance to the Director of Library Services.
This is the advanced journey level class in the Librarian series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing duties and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including responsibility for managing a large Library branch or a specific program area, such as Technical Services. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.
Experience: Two years of responsible professional experience performing duties at a Librarian II level.
Training: Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent.
License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Oral Examination (100%)
The oral examination will be conducted by a panel of raters who will assess and rate the degree to which each applicant demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required for this classification. Applicants’ responses to a series of job related questions, as well as their education and experience, will be rated in relation to the requirements for this classification.
All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to respond to an online Conviction History Questionnaire, which will be sent as a link on their notification that minimum qualifications have been met. Failure to respond to this questionnaire within (3) three calendar days of the minimum qualification notification will result in disqualification from the examination.
The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.
Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Personnel Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Personnel Department.
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