Recruitment #2015-14775-01
Salary | $34.52 - $41.97/hour; $5,983.47 - $7,274.80/month; $71,801.60 - $87,297.60/year |
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Department | Library |
Job Type | Open |
Date Opened | 9/29/2015 08:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/18/2015 11:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)
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Work Location |
Auburn, California (Applegate, Auburn, Colfax, Foresthill, Meadow Vista, Penryn)
Roseville, California (Granite Bay, Loomis, Lincoln, Rocklin, Roseville) |
Additional Forms Required |
Veterans DD214 (if applicable) |
HR Analyst | Kelly Tourville |
Placer County's Department of Library Services has two current vacancies for the position of Library Services Manager. The Library Services Manager is part of the Library’s administrative team, responsible for providing leadership and direction in ensuring quality service to customers. The Library Services Manager directs library branches, as well as major divisions of the library such as collection management, library programming and outreach, staff development and training, grant management, library technology and data collection, and both early learning and adult literacy services. The ideal candidate will have strong demonstrated skills in leadership, management, communication, teamwork, planning, and problem solving; have knowledge of current automation technology and trends; practice and support of the library’s strategic planning efforts and initiatives; build and nurture partnerships with community organizations; advance the library’s organizational structure by developing and implementing modern library policies and procedures; and build on existing programming to help redefine the library’s core services. We are looking for likeable, hard-working, bright, energetic, innovative, risk-taking, thoughtful, dedicated candidates committed to continuously improving library services here in Placer County.
To direct, administer, plan, and supervise one or more system-wide programs, services, major units, operations, or activities of the library, including, but not limited to, collection management, library programming and outreach, staff development and training, grant management, library technology and data collection, adult literary services, and children’s services; to participate as an effective and positive member of the department’s management team and as such, participate in strategic planning, policy development and legislative analysis; to ensure the effective operation of assigned functional services and programs and to provide highly responsible, professional and technical staff assistance to higher level executive management staff.
Receives general direction from the Director of Library Services or designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical personnel.
It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below:
Experience: Three years of responsible, professional-level librarian experience including at least one year of advanced journey or senior-level experience comparable to a Senior Librarian with Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to a Master's degree in Library Science or closely related field.
Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.
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.
Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.
All new permanent employees, with the exception of sworn law enforcement and management, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.
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.
Placer County now offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at:
http://www.jobaps.com/placer/sup/abfreenames.asp.
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.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
10/20/2015 Minimum Qualifications Screening
11/12 and/or 11/13/2015 Oral Examination
11/18/2015 Establish Eligible List