City Librarian
3 months ago
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
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.
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**
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.