City Librarian - Porterville, United States - City of Porterville

Description

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 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.