Sonoma County Library: LIBRARIAN IV, LIBRARY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, TEEN SERVICES

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME (20462880)

Close Date: 2/7/2024 at 5pm

Salary: $53.58-$66.91 Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

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Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

LIBRARIAN IV (LIBRARY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR – TEEN SERVICES)

HEADQUARTERS – 40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position.

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating innovative methods of service delivery of Sonoma County Library’s programs and services provided to Sonoma County teens and the caregivers, educators, and others who work with this age group. This position reviews and evaluates all aspects of services provided. Facilitates and supports the Library’s work by coordinating all teen-related activities and by providing professional-level resources for organization, managerial, and operational analyses. This position also supports the Library’s volunteer program. Spanish bilingual skills are desired.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Provides countywide leadership and direction for the development and management of services to teens.
• Assists in developing systemwide goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards related to teen services.
• Maintains liaisons with governmental and educational agencies, nonprofit organizations and associations, and other community groups who serve teens.
• Leads staff in the development of innovative methods of service to teens; provides training and support for public programming and community outreach.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates volunteer programs for the Library, including the development of recruitment strategies and volunteer training programs; trains permanent staff in methods of using volunteers; and designs and implements policies and procedures for a department’s volunteer program.
• Assists in the development of recognition programs for Library volunteers.
• Develops, maintains, and compiles statistics for publishing data annually on the volunteer program.
• Provides orientation and instructional programs for new professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs for teens.
• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding policies, programs, and procedures; evaluates alternatives, makes recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval.
• Provides complex support to the Division Manager in areas of specialized expertise.
• Performs outreach to the community, community organizations, secondary schools, and libraries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:  

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; five (5) years of appropriate experience as a professional librarian in a library of recognized standing, the last three (3) of which shall have been in positions of increasing responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Spanish bilingual skills are desired.

Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, local municipalities, Library staff, and volunteers, orally and in writing.
• Principles, techniques, and practices of library science and information services, particularly as they relate to teens.
• Principles of volunteer program planning, evaluation, and administration.
• Budget development and project management.
• Program development and administration.
• Analytical processes and report preparation techniques.
• Staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Ability to:

• Serve as the subject expert in a highly specialized field.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff and volunteers in work procedures.
• Perform detailed reference searches using online, print, and other methods.
• Identify the needs of the public and participate in collection development by evaluating and recommending materials for acquisition.
• Explain policies and procedures to staff and volunteers
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Organize work and set priorities.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials.

SALARY RANGE:                    $53.58/hour to $66.91/hour

CLOSING DATE:                      5:00 PM, February 7, 2024

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library

to apply.  Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s). 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Employment offers will be contingent upon a successful pre-employment verification/criminal records clearance. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://www.sonomalibrary.org/visit/inbranchservices/accessibility.

Sonoma County Library values diversity, empowerment, community, unity, kindness, connection, and equity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the recruiting and hiring of staff.

Job PDF: 

 Librarian IV.pdf

Benefits

Vacation, sick leave, and holiday accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees. Certain insurance benefits are available only to full-time employees.

If you are selected for an interview, we will be happy to answer benefits questions you may have about the position for which you applied.

Vacation: Earns at the rate of 1 ¼ days per month, 3 weeks after the first year.

Sick leave: Twelve days per year, with unlimited accumulation.

Holidays: A combination of holidays and compensatory days equal to thirteen days per year.

Retirement: Membership in the statewide Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). See CalPERS chart for retirement formulas. The Sonoma County Library does not participate in Social Security.

Health insurance: Group health insurance through CalPERS Health Insurance Program paid at 80% to 84% depending on position. Delta Dental and VSP vision care insurance fully paid for full-time (40-hr/week) employees.

Life insurance: Paid term life insurance policy.

Miscellaneous: Two deferred compensation plans available, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability (SDI) insurance through the EDD.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: (707)545-0831

Contact phone extension: 1591

Contact email: dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org