New Orleans, Louisiana is hiring: LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER I (CLASS CODE 6534) in

Professional, supervisory and administrative work directing the day to day operation of small branch library. Duties include staff scheduling, attention to physical branch facility, selecting, training and evaluating branch staff. Work also includes developing and implementing programs, services and special events to promote use of the library branch and related work as required.

(ENTRANCE)

1. A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited graduate library school.
2. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a professional librarian which must have been gained after receipt of a Master's Degree from an accredited graduate library school. One (1) year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity at an urban public library.

(PROMOTIONAL)

1. A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited graduate library school.
2. Permanent status as a Librarian II and one (1) year of full-time experience in that classification.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.