Job Description

Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to 4/17/23. First read of applications will take place 3/13/23. NOTE: Applications received on or before the first read date will receive first consideration.

See NOTE below for salary information and future wage increases.

LIBRARY MISSION: Recognizing the cultural, linguistic and economic diversity of our community, the National City Public Library serves the informational, educational, social and recreational needs of all the residents of the community. We support lifelong learning, personal enrichment and empowerment by providing access to a variety of materials and current technology, a courteous and expert staff, and a friendly environment that contributes to the quality of life in National City.

THE CITY:
National City\'s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County\'s second oldest city, is truly \xe2\x80\x9cIn the center of it all.\xe2\x80\x9d National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: THE POSITION:
This is a single-position class reporting to the City Librarian. Under general direction of the City Librarian, to plan, direct, and supervise the public services activities of the Library; perform professional library work; and perform related duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Administration typically works 7am - 6 pm Monday - Thursday; however, this position may work weekdays and weekends, as needed. Library business hours are: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday 10am - 6pm, and Saturday 10am - 5pm; Closed Sundays.

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for Management group employees. Please click on the following link: .

NOTE:

• SALARY: Up to $110,101 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• With an annual performance evaluation rating of satisfactory or above, this position will be receiving a salary increase of 3.26% in February of 2024.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Oversees operations and functions of Youth/Children Services, Collection Management, and Technology.
• Develops and implements service goals/objectives, and programming for Youth services, and coordinates joint projects with other library divisions and City departments.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of the public services functions to increase financial support among community and service groups.
• Reviews current collection and publishers\' catalogues and selects new materials for the library.
• Assists in establishing standards and basics for materials collections and services.
• Devises control procedures to assure attainment of standards.
• Participates in the selection of professional and clerical personnel, including supervising, evaluating, and making personnel recommendations.
• Reads professional literature and studies current trends and professional techniques.
• Evaluates library programs in response to community needs.
• Develops and implements recommendations for improving library service and utilization of facilities.
• Researches, analyzes data, and prepares comparative and statistical reports.
• Proposes budget needs, including developing, writing, and coordinating library grants and contracts and monitors performance.
• Attends and participates in multi-agency and in-house professional meetings, including attending professional training to stay abreast of industry best practices.
• Acts for the City Librarian as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master\'s degree in library science; and
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional library work, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• If your college degree is from a school outside of the United States you may be required to certify that your degree is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States. The following are a few recognized credential evaluation agencies: www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org or www.aacrao.org. The City of National City does not recommend or endorse any particular evaluation service.
• Note: Processing times and costs will vary so individuals may want to check several services to determine which one best meets their needs.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and skills in: Principles and practices of professional library work; principles and practices of planning and organizing workloads; use of standard library tools and practices in processing library materials; principles of supervision and training.
Ability to: Develop specialized programs to meet community needs; analyze professional and administrative problems; perform technical library tasks; speak in public; communicate effectively; supervise the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of staff and the general public.

Additional characteristics being sought include:
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following attributes, and have demonstrated a successful track record in:

• Providing oversight and direction to library management and staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge in planning, implementing and managing innovative library programs.
• Understanding and enforcing policies, standards and objectives of library management.
• Building cohesive partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve library goals and initiatives.
• Maintaining a positive work ethic while experiencing constant changes in work responsibilities, environment, processes and culture.
• Handling administrative responsibilities such as facilitating meetings, analyzing data, creating reports and varying personnel matters.
• Effective time management by balancing competing priorities and ensuring work is completed efficiently.

Examination Process

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above will be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

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