City of Yorba Linda, CA is hiring: Senior Librarian in Yorba Linda

Salary : $79,764.00 - $96,948.00 Annually
Location : 4802 Lakeview Avenue Yorba Linda, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 181900222
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 02/03/2025
Closing Date: 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Under the supervision of Assistant Library Director or Division Manager, develops and participates in the full range of routine to complex professional library services for the community, develops programs and services, identifies community needs, and provides highly responsible and complex assistance to the division head.
-Resume and Cover Letter must be included when applying for this position-

Examples of Duties

1. Assume functional supervision for the operation of an assigned division of the Library; plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, coordinate, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing Library services within the assigned division.
2. Provides highly responsible and technical leadership enabling the Library to offer quality programs and services to the community; plans, prepares, implements and evaluates special projects, programs and services; assists patrons in the effective use of the Library's collection, facilities, and services.
3. Plan, develop and implement division goals, objectives, policies and procedures that reflect the library's mission and services.
4. Evaluates community needs and suggests programs/areas of service to meet those needs; responsible for the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of these programs and services.
5. Works as a liaison with other community libraries, local schools, and other community groups; participates in community events and outreach activities; travels to attend meetings, workshops and conferences; represents the library at professional and community meetings and events.
6. Participates in the recommendation and administration of operational policies, procedures, and processes for library.
7. Takes charge of overall building supervision in conjunction with library management team; recommends and oversees solutions for various facility issues; responds to citizen inquires and resolves difficult and sensitive complaints.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge Skills & Abilities

1. Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the public with tact, courtesy and an attitude of "going the extra mile". Skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to staff and a widely diverse public; make presentations and effectively represent the library; organizational skills.
2. Ability to manage and coordinate the work of professional and para-professional staff; select supervise, train, motivate and evaluate staff.
3. Knowledge of modern library organization, procedures and policies.
4. Knowledge of a wide variety of literature and non-print materials; ability to develop and maintain library collections for relevancy and accuracy.
5. Knowledge of and ability to analyze community needs and new trends in library services including, but not limited to, next generation technology, new reference delivery models, digital collections, etc.; recommend specific plans for modifying or extending library services.
6. Ability to coordinate special projects and programs that relate to improved library service.
7. Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and organizing workloads; ability to analyze professional and administrative problems and to take or recommend actions for their solutions.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with the public and co-workers.

Other

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Library Science. Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public library, including experience in supervision.

License & Other Requirements
A valid Class C California Driver's License

Exempt/Non-Exempt
This is a non-exempt position. Overtime at the rate of one and one-half times the hourly rate of the classification is paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Background Check/Physical Exam
Individuals selected for employment will be required to take and pass a background check (fingerprinting) for all positions and medical exam for full time and permanent part time positions. The background check and medical examination are at City expense; and conducted by a law enforcement agency and physician designated by the City. Candidates who are currently working are urged not to resign until they have successfully passed the background check, physical examination and received a final offer letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Yorba Linda does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment. Any qualified individual with a disability must provide reasonable notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final date of an examination.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees hired by the City must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Yorba Linda Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

• Retirement: CalPERS - Classic employees 2%@55 (Employee contributes 7%), plus 7% Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC). PEPRA (hired on or after January 1, 2013 or six month lapse between CalPERS agencies) 2% @ 62 (Employee contributes 7.75%). At the time of hire, you will be required to fill out a PERS Member Self-Certification form.
• Health insurance (hired after April 1, 2017): Employee receives $2,379 monthly health contribution with 10% automatically being placed in an individual Retirement Health Savings (RHS) account. The balance between the premium and contribution may be placed in deferred compensation or received as cash. An employee may also opt out of health insurance with proof of insurance with the full health contribution being placed in deferred compensation or received as cash.
• Dental/Vision insurance: City paid premium with up to $2,500 per year in benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts available: $3,300 for health and $5,000 dependent care available.
• Life Insurance/Long Term Disability: City paid premiums for one times annual salary/60% benefit.
• Leave Accrual: Vacation-80 hours accrued during first year; 13 paid holidays; Sick Leave accrual rate is 8 hours per month.
• Employee Assistance Program available.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan: with MissionSquare Retirement, and a $50 per month matching contribution for participating employees.
• College Savings Plan - Employees may contribute to a section 529 plan which is designed to encourage saving for future college costs.
• Social Security: City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare Contribution.
• 9/80 Work Schedule: Adjusted workweek schedule participation may be required.
• Retirement benefits (from City): (hired after April 1, 2017): Individual RHS account and PEHMCA health minimum; and option to participate in vision/dental coverage.

01

Have you attached a cover letter and detailed resume?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you earned a Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science?

• Yes
• No

03

How many full-time years of experience do you have working in a public library setting?

• None
• Less than one year
• More than one year, but less than two years
• More than two years, but less than three years
• More than three years

04

How many years of experience do you have in collection development? Please list the vendors and tools you have used in collection development.
Required Question