County of Solano Job Announcement

Librarian (Supervising)

Recruitment #15-345020-01

Approximate Salary:$69,342.26 - $84,285.95/year
Opening Date:1/30/2015 12:00:00 PM
Final Filing Date:2/20/2015 5:00:00 PM
Contact Information:Joy Cadiz (707) 784-3405
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive
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INTRODUCTION

Unlocking the Doors to the Mind

Solano County Library is a progressive and innovative library with secure funding and widespread support from the community. The Solano County Library is guided in its mission to enrich the lives of the people in the County by a Strategic Plan, which is community focused, staff inspired, and outreach oriented. The Library serves the community with eight branches and virtual services in five of the seven cities in Solano County with a staff of 108 FTE. The community showed its strong support by the passage of a dedicated sales tax measure in 1998 and a 80% yes vote in the June 2012 election continued the sales tax measure until 2030.  

THE POSITION

Supervising Librarians plan, organize and supervise a large library section or a small library branch with several professional librarians and technical support staff.  They are responsible for the training and supervision of staff; scheduling; providing professional and outreach services directly to the public; making budget recommendations and monitoring expenditures; representing the library in the community; assisting in policy formulation and implementation; and collection development. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have a positive outlook in facing the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to welcome change in a continuous evolving organization.  Additionally, this person will be someone who:  

n Can identify customer expectations and demonstrate personal commitment to meet or exceed those expectations. 

n Is creative problem solver that uses a team-oriented approach to make improvements.  Appreciates and is effective working in a social, economically, and cultural diverse community.  Has high energy, unquestioned integrity and a strong work ethic. 

n Is able to build and maintain effective relationships while modeling self-management.  Practices collaborative skills to achieve common goals in a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect.

n Use technology and understands the primary role technology plays in the delivery of library services.

n Has excellent presentation skills.       

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: Three years of professional library services experience with supervisory training and experience.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view the job description for this position please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15876

BENEFITS

Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.

n Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.  

n Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security.  

n Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.

n The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.  

n Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, and 30 years.  

To review the benefits package for this position, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16515 

SELECTION PROCESS

2/20/15 Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Week of 3/2/15 Tentative week for Oral Board interview.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. 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, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

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 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

 

1.  Describe in detail how you received your supervisory training.

 

2.  If any, please describe your supervisory experience.  

HOW TO APPLY

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the employment website or at the Department of Human Resources’ office,  and are due by the final filing date.  Previously submitted application materials .e.g., 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.

 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533.  The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A copy of your Master's Degree in Library Science must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Failure to submit the required document(s) will result in immediate disqualification from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: 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, 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 at recruitment@solanocounty.com.   When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Librarian-Supervising) and the recruitment number (15-345020-01). If submitting via email, please include the recruitment title and number in the subject.

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. 

 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

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 special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. 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.