City Librarian

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR CITY LIBRARIAN SALARY: $6,119-$7,469/month DEFINITION: Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of the City library, and performs related duties as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Plans, coordinates, and directs the services of a municipal library system; studies and evaluates new library developments and systems.
Plans library services to meet present and future community needs; formulates and implements library procedures; confers with staff on problem areas, propose changes, services improvements, and special projects.
Provides technical advice to the Library Board of Trustees on policy matters; implements policy changes.
Supervises and participates in the selection, acquisition, cataloging and display of library materials.
Resolves complaints and service questions requested by patrons; prepares news releases and other promotional material.
Administers division budget; analyzes and reports on current and long-term financial needs and budget projections; monitors revenues and authorizes expenditures.
Works with community groups and individuals in the development, organization and promotion of library services; speaks to service clubs, community groups and other interested parties regarding library services; acknowledges donations, contributions and memorials.
Evaluates effectiveness of programs and services; implements improvements in accordance with established policies and procedures; develops program goals, objectives, and establishes departmental performance criteria and sets standards for evaluation.
Consults with the Director on matters of divisional and community needs; provides staff support to the Director, as needed; makes presentation to City Manager and City Council, as directed.
Represents and supports the policies and procedures established by the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field including coursework in library science and five years library experience including three years of supervisory responsibility or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of contemporary library systems; public library administration; marketing and promotional techniques; principles and practices of supervision; budget preparation and monitoring.
Ability to: Supervise and direct activities through others; speak in public and make presentations; prepare reports and correspondence; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the general public; conduct needs assessments; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and written directions; analyze situations and resolve problems within established laws, rules, regulation and policies; develop comprehensive plans to meet future needs for service; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; operate a computer.
(OVER) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
SELECTION: Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training and work experience to be followed by an interview before an Oral Board to determine the most qualified candidates.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview and the decision of the screening committee is final.
Those candidates who are determined eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List.
Applicants will receive electronic notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.
The City reserves the right to alter the testing process, as needed, without notice.
TO APPLY: Apply online at www.
ci.
porterville.
ca.
us or submit a completed City of Porterville Employment Application Form (a resume may be included, but does not substitute for a completed application), together with any materials required to accompany application if noticed in this announcement, to the Human Resources Office, City of Porterville, 291 N.
Main St.
, Porterville, CA 93257.
Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 4:00pm, Friday, April 26, 2024.
SPECIAL CONDITION: Candidates recommended for hire will be required to undergo a background reference, a fingerprint check, and a pre-employment physical.
The City of Porterville is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you believe you need accommodation under the ADA in the testing process for any position for which you intend to apply, please contact the Human Resources Division at (559) 782-7441 to request such accommodation.
The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or medical condition, Acquired Immune Deficiency (AIDS/HIV) or AIDS related conditions, political affiliation, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or domestic partner status, gender identity, parental status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other basis protected by law.