Assistant Library And Recreation Director (20484216)

Northern Bay Area

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

4/8/2024 at 5pm

Salary

$136,260.00-$165,624.00 Annually

Additional Questionnaires

None

About San Rafael

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The City of San Rafael is a charter city founded in 1913. The mission of the City is to enhance the quality of life and to provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous and livable environment in partnership with the community.

The City has a staff of 441 regular FTE employees and an annual budget of $172 million. City departments include the City Manager's Office, Management Services, Finance, Community Development, Community Services, Fire, Library, Police, and Public Works. Click here to watch a short video and learn more about the City of San Rafael.

The City of San Rafael was voted one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in local government by ELGL, a nationally recognized organization. The City was recognized for our cross-departmental work that is key to advancing community programs and projects. Employees from all departments worked together, allowing us to break down silos, and model our culture initiative, Together San Rafael.

A strong emphasis on innovation, equity, and a commitment to our employees are a vital part of creating a wonderful community and for the trust we instill and have for providing ongoing learning opportunities to all staff are just some of the perks that make San Rafael the Best Place to Work.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of San Rafael values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof and/or be verified of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.

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The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations at any phase of the application and interview process, to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please advise Human Resources upon submittal of your application. For examination accommodations, please contact Human Resources at least seven (7) calendar days before the test date, at (415) 485-3474.

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Location

1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, 94901

Description

City of San Rafael

Assistant Library and Recreation Director

Welcome to San Rafael, the "City with a Mission!"

The Community

Marin County's first incorporated city, San Rafael, has a population of approximately 60,000 and lies midway between San Francisco and California's famous wine country. At 22.51 square miles, San Rafael serves as the county seat and is the county's premier economic, financial, cultural, and service center. As a regional transportation hub, San Rafael is at the center of highway and transit access to west Marin, Sonoma County, the East Bay, and San Francisco.

The City of San Rafael offers both a small-town atmosphere and a lively urban environment. It is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, surrounded by open space and the bay, making it a vibrant city in an incomparably beautiful natural setting.

Famous for its favorable climate, San Rafael provides a central base for taking day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods. San Rafael's many attractions include its namesake Mission San Rafael Arcangel, the landmark Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center, Victorian architecture, a lively downtown, China Camp State Park, and more.

San Rafael has a varied and rich economy fueled by high tech, biotech, entertainment, financial, service-oriented, and industrial businesses. The city is home to major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, BioMarin, and is home to the County of Marin's government offices and courts, and offers residents and visitors alike an array of regional retailers in addition to unique local shops.

San Rafael is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in Marin County. The City's residential neighborhoods are distinctive, each with its own history, character, and identity.

There is a wide diversity of housing ranging from historic to new homes, apartments, multi-family units, and condos. The City has two public school districts with seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools; Dominican University of California, a private liberal arts college, offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For more information on this dynamic city, please visit the City of San Rafael's website at www.cityofsanrafel.org.

The Organization

San Rafael, the "City with a Mission," was incorporated in 1874 and became a charter city in 1913. It is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government.

San Rafael has an elected Mayor and four district-based elected City Council Members who serve four-year terms. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. The mission of the City is to enhance the quality of life and provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous, and livable environment in partnership with the community.

The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity and desires to sustain the beautiful natural environment through informed and active residents, and to be a responsive, innovative local government.

The City of San Rafael has a staff of more than 400 employees and a total annual budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 of $172 million. The City's Departments and Divisions include the offices of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk; Community and Economic Development, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Library & Recreation, Public Works, Human Resources, Finance, Parking Services, Digital Services and Open Government, and Sustainability. In 2022, the City was voted one of the top three "Best Places to Work" in local government by ELGL, a nationally recognized organization.

The City's internal cultural and organizational environment is collegial, respectful, inclusive, and champions the staff-developed and led initiative "Together San Rafael", which seeks to bring staff and management together, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, empower employees, and celebrate innovation. Together San Rafael is a City-wide effort to improve service delivery through six guiding principles, where diverse, creative, and engaged employees work to best serve the needs of the community.

The Department

The Library and Recreation Department is comprised of two divisions, Library and Recreation & Childcare, that are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of San Rafael residents. The Department's mission is to enrich the community through discovery, learning, and play, and strives to maximize the delivery of strategically aligned programs and services to provide the highest value for the community.

The Library division has a $4.4 million budget and 22 full-time employees in fiscal year 2023/2024. The three branches of the San Rafael Public Library include the Downtown, Pickleweed, and Northgate branches, and are part of the MARINet consortium.

Some of the exciting upcoming projects that the Library division is working on include a $3 million modernization project at the downtown branch, a $2 million renovation project at the Pickleweed branch, exploring options for addressing the need for expanded library facilities and services, pursuing operational improvements, and championing innovative library programs and services.

The Position

Under the direction of the department Director, the Assistant Library and Recreation Director (Assistant Director) will lead the Library division, oversee all library branches, and be a crucial member of the Library & Recreation Department leadership team. The Assistant Director will oversee the Library division budget and staff, ensure that the division is meeting its goals and objectives, and serve as a liaison and partner to various public boards and partner groups.

The Assistant Library and Recreation Director will have the opportunity to lead a range of exciting initiatives, from major capital improvement projects to program development based in community needs, to operational strategy, and more. The Assistant Director will also lead forward-thinking projects and programs, empower the team to grow and develop, and partner with the Director and the Assistant Director of Recreation & Childcare to strategically develop a cohesive and joint department.

For manager and director-level roles, the City of San Rafael also champions the "Let's Lead Together" core values, which set the expectations and accountability measurements of leadership employees for moving the organization forward. These staff-developed values include, in part:

Innovation, Leading with the Heart, Broadening and Sharing Perspectives, and Being Inclusive. It is expected that the successful individual in this role will center "Let's Lead Together" values along with the "Together San Rafael" principles, as they approach their work, colleagues, and the community.

The City of San Rafael is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Announcement URL:

https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/assistant-library-and-recreation-director-san…

Job PDF:

Assistant Library and Recreation Director Brochure.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and big picture thinker who also has a demonstrated track record of implementing ideas into action. Individuals with a strong background in public library administration, change management, staff development and experience creating programs that serve a diverse community make ideal candidates.

Leaders with a demonstrated commitment to building a collaborative culture, engaging multi-stakeholder teams in strategic processes, and championing meaningful change is critical. The successful candidate will bring excellent customer service skills and will be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the workplace and community service.

Strong public speaking, presentation, and writing skills, as well as the ability to effectively interact with executive leadership, elected officials, other City and regional agencies, and the public, are also important. The successful candidate will have the ability to solve problems with a creative mindset, negotiate resolutions, build effective partnerships and collaborations, and work towards team consensus. The City seeks candidates who support and develop staff and encourage innovative thinking, and creative problem-solving, and who sees the library as a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive.

The ideal candidate is not only organized, resourceful, takes initiative, and is adaptable, but also:

• Is passionate for library services

• Fosters a team culture that encourages innovation, growth, and collaboration

• Is an encouraging and supportive leader

• Brings demonstrated budget and administrative acumen

• Practices active listening skills and demonstrates emotional intelligence

• Has zeal for interesting projects and programs

• Is excited by the prospect of building on the partnership between the Library and Recreation divisions

• Works effectively across an organization demonstrating collaboration and team orientation, and

• Works diligently to bring ideas into fruition

The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and five (5) years of relevant professional experience including at least three (3) years of management-level responsibility including the supervision of professional, technical, and support staff. A Master's Degree in Library Science issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.

Benefits

The annual salary is $136,260 to $165,624. Placement within this range dependent upon qualifications. In addition, the City also offers an attractive benefits package, including, in summary:

Retirement: Participation in MCERA (Marin County Employee Retirement Association) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS.

Medical Insurance: EE Only - $735.86; Employee + 1 $1,471.71; Employee + Family $1,913.24; Waive - $735.86.

Dental: Fully paid for employee and dependents.

Vision: Fully paid for employee and dependents.

Administrative Leave: 10 days per calendar year (applied every January (pro-rated based on date of hire)

Vacation: Vacation accrual of 15 days per year for the first 5 years, pro-rated based on hire date. Additional accrual based on years of service up to 25 days per year.

Holidays: 12 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday per year.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year.

Sick Leave Pay Out: 3% per year of service, up to 600 hours.

Service Credit for Sick Leave: Option upon retirement for EEs hired on or after 6/30/09.

Long Term Disability: 2/3 of monthly salary, up to a maximum benefit of $7,500.

Life Insurance: $150,000 life insurance policy.

Bereavement Leave: Up to 3 days for in-state, 5 days for out-of-state.

Gym Reimbursement: Up to $198/year.

125 Flex Spending Account (EE Option): Up to IRS Limit.

Special Instructions

Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:

Peckham & McKenney

www.peckhamandmckenney.com

Please do not hesitate to contact Maria Hurtado toll-free at (866) 912-1919, by cell at (831) 247-7885 or via email at maria@peckhamandmckenney.com, if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.

Search Schedule

Filing Deadline April 8, 2024

Preliminary Interviews April 22 & 23, 2024

Recommendation of Candidates April 29, 2024

Candidate Interviews:

• Virtual Panel Interview May 7, 2024
• Virtual Finalist(s) Interview with

Department Director May 8, 2024

• Finalist(s) In-Person Interview with

Department Director & Assistant City Manager May 13, 2024

These dates have been confirmed, and it is recommended that you plan your calendar accordingly.